Table of Contents
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction 1
Part I Freebies, Deals, and Discounts: A Thought Process
1 The Art of the Deal: What You Need to Know about Today's Freebies, Deals, and Discounts 9
2 Finding the Deal Online: Using Today's Tools to Search for Your Best Deals 25
3 Getting in with the Group: Senior and Other Group Deals 43
Part II Necessities and Needs: Freebies, Deals, and Discounts for the "Musts" in Life
4 Staying Healthy for Less: Freebies and Discounts on Health and Health Care Services 61
5 Money for Life: Special Deals on Legal, Tax, and Financial Services 73
6 Well Dressed, Coiffed, and Fed: Freebies and Discounts on Clothing, Personal Care, and Food 87
7 Getting Around: Auto Maintenance and Repair Freebies and Discounts 99
8 Home Sweet Home: Home, Home Maintenance, and Home Improvement Freebies and Discounts 103
9 Getting and Staying Connected: Utilities, Communications, and Home Office Freebies and Discounts 109
Part III Discretionary/Pleasure: Freebies, Deals, and Discounts for the "Wants" in Life
10 Getting There: Freebies and Discounts on Air, Rail, Bus, and Rental Cars 123
11 Staying There: Hotel and Lodging Freebies and Discounts 137
12 Eating There: Freebies and Discounts at Popular Restaurant Chains 151
13 Getting In: Freebies and Discounts for Popular Admissions and Tickets 159
14 Doing It: Freebies and Discounts for Popular Recreation and Pastimes 173
15 Buying It: Retail and Merchandising Freebies and Discounts 187
Index 199
About the Author 215