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Vol. 9, February 20, 2003
Here is the latest issue. Enjoy.
Editor, Rick Doble
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- SPECIAL 2002 INDEX
--COMPLETE INDEX FOR 2002
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From the 26 issues we published
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Issues from Jan. - May 2002 were text only
Issue for January 04, 2002
1.)...Cook a great French omelette
2.)...Free stuff in January
3.)...Savings calendar
4.)...Letters to the Editor
Issue for January 18, 2002
1.)...BREAKING NEWS:
Deep prescription discounts
2.)...Watch those extra credit card charges
3.)...Winter is best time to
check home insulation
4.)...Simple cure for aching feet
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Issue for February 1, 2002
1.)...Check fraud #1 in USA
2.)...Quick easy kindling for any fire
3.)...Best deals for February
4.)...Letters to the Editor
Issue for February 15, 2002
1.)...Almost free movies
that are best for TV viewing
2.)...Video taping tips
3.)...Cough medicine found useless
4.)...My Mother's recipe for
home-made cough medicine
Issue for March 1, 2002
1.)...Is being overweight all your fault?
______A.) Breakfast Tips
______B.) Lose weight & save money
______C.) Simple exercise
2.)...Best deals for March
3.)...Letters
4.)...Notes & Jokes
Issue for March 15, 2002
1.)...The Canadian connection
Prescriptions are much cheaper
2.)...Vacation or Die
3.)...Letters
4.)...Notes & Quotes
Issue for April 5, 2002
1.)...It's not too late!
There's still time for your IRA
Retirement Blues
2.)...What are you afraid of?
Make sure you're scared of real dangers
3.)...New: *MEMBERS ONLY* Area
Almost a dozen free calculators
10,000s of free e-cards, jokes, lyrics
4.)...National toll free poison help hotline
Write this down and save it
5.)...Retirement quiz answers and tips
You might be surprised
Issue for April 19, 2002
1.)...Earth Day, April 22, 2002
Save money + help the environment
2.)...Use food carefully -
Save $500 a year, save time
3.)...You don't need a lot of soap
Save $50 a year
4.)...Savings Calendar for May
5.)...Follow-up notes for past issues
Issue for May 3, 2002
1.)...Mother's Day - e-mail a free e-card
*Members Only* Section
2.)...You will pay a lot more
for health insurance
Dramatic rise in premiums
3.)...How you can reduce health care expenses
4 strategies to save a bundle
4.)...Free note taking and calendar software
Excellent program is totally free
5.)...Interview with Editor Rick Doble on TV
Major NBC affiliate WTVJ in Miami, FL
airs clothing tips
6.)...Letters/News
Issues after this were html
Issue for May 17, 2002
- IN DEPTH: Is your car dangerous?
1 in 4 cars is at risk
Learn how to check your tires
- RICK'S TIPS - From Editor Rick Doble:
Eating at an expensive restaurant
- NEWS: Price of long distance going up
- SAVINGS CALENDAR: June
- CHEAP TRICKS:
Unstick those doors and windows
with an old candle
- SPECIAL NOTE TO SUBSCRIBERS AT WEBTV
Issue for June7, 2002
- Father's Day:
e-mail a free e-card
*MEMBERS ONLY* Section
- CHEAP TRICKS:
Get fresher food at every trip
to the supermarket
- JUST FOR FUN:
Float your troubles away
- IN DEPTH:
Credit Card Hell
What to look for
How to stay out of trouble
- RICK'S NOTES:
A real world example of
late payment charges
- JOKE:
What some doctor's say about
new prescriptions
Issue for June 21, 2002
- IN DEPTH: Drug Pushers
Expensive prescriptions may not be necessary
- CHEAP TRICKS:
When you should never fill up your car with gas
- SAVINGS CALENDAR:
July is a great month for close-outs and clearance
- RICK'S NOTES:
How I got the credit card company to find its error
- DO-IT-YOURSELF:
Very simple, thorough test of any car. No tools!
- QUICK TIP:
Get free and almost free T-shirts
 Click to get a free lifetime drug discount card now
Save up to 65%
Good for everyone in your family
Good at over 45,000 pharmacies nationwide
Such as: Costco, Eckerd, Duane Reade,
Longs, Safeway, Walgreens, Wal-Mart
Issue for July 5, 2002
- STOPPED BY A COP?
Here's how to make the best of things
- FORGET SUPER SIZING!
Check out fast food calories online
- HOW TO SIZE UP A RESTAURANT
Pick a good inexpensive place to eat when traveling
- GASOLINE IS EXPENSIVE
Quick tips for saving
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Issue for July 18, 2002
- ON SALE!
Or when is a sale for real?
- CHEAP TRICKS
Great weed killer
- DON'T GET ROBBED
Simple tips
- SAVINGS CALENDAR FOR AUGUST
- 60,000 FREE RECIPES
Complete recipe site
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Issue for August 1, 2002
- DEADLY MEAT
Know how to cook hamburger properly
- CUT CLOTHING COSTS
Tips from the MSNBC interview with Editor Rick Doble
- NEW: SEARCH THE SAVVY-DISCOUNTS.com WEB SITE
Sophisticated search engine for our site
- CHEAP TRICKS: BUY HEATING FUEL NOW
A man who manages a propane company told us this
- TIPS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL EXPENSES
Save a bundle on school supplies and more
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Issue for August 15, 2002
- INEXPENSIVE EMERGENCY CELL PHONE
Make free emergency calls
- SAVINGS CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER
A great month for sales
- LETTER TO THE EDITOR
A thoughtful reader disagrees with our advice
- DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS
- SAVVY-DISCOUNTS.com RESPONDS
TO THE LETTER TO THE EDITOR
We respond in detail to questions the reader raised
Issue for September 5, 2002
- CLOTHES ON SALE THIS FALL
Wait for great savings
- FREE DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE
Why pay $2 per call
- THE GIANT ECONOMY SIZE SCAM
Bigger might just cost a lot more
- HOW TO LOOK LIKE A MODEL
It's easy :)
- LOOK LIKE A MOVIE STAR FOR $22
But this tip is for real
- BUY HEATING FUEL NOW
This tip was worth repeating
- LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Is that emergency cell phone
call really free?
Issue for September 19, 2002
- SAVE TIME AND MONEY - IT'S EASY
Supermarkets are designed to take your money.
- CHEAP TRICKS
Take a free mini-vacation
- GET TEN FREE TREES IN SEPTEMBER
Join the Arbor Day Foundation
- 5000 GREAT BOOKS FREE
Some of the greatest books every written
- SAVINGS CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER
Watch out for savings
- WISDOM FROM BEN FRANKLIN
Issue for October 3, 2002
- MAGLITE FLASHLIGHTS
It's getting darker; do you need a light?
- FLU SHOT
Should you bother with a flu shot?
- IN THE MARKET FOR A NEW CAR?
You may find the best deals right now.
- YARD SALES
October is one of the best times to go.
- JOKES WE'VE HEARD RECENTLY
Think no one cares about you?
Issue for October 17, 2002
- DON'T LET YOUR HOME BURN
Check your smoke alarms now
- SAVINGS CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER
Grab these savings now
- HOME HEATING PRICES GOING UP
Buy you can lock in today's
price
- REUSE BATTERIES FROM SMOKE DETECTORS
Just don't risk your life using old ones
- SAVE MONEY ON BATTERIES
Top quality, less expensive
Issue for November 7, 2002
LOTS OF CHEAP & SIMPLE TRICKS
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FRESH FAST FOOD
MADE JUST FOR YOU
Delivered to your table at no charge - really :)
- DON'T LET DIRT
KEEP YOU IN THE DARK
- QUIZ - COFFEE DISCOUNT?
Can you figure which deal is cheaper?
- SELLING -- IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK
Listen to what a salesman has to say
- VIDEO TAPING TIPS
Plus save money on rentals
- ANSWER TO QUIZ
Issue for November 21, 2002
- EASY FOOD SUBSTITUTIONS
Or the old switcheroo
- FANTASTIC RECIPES
Choose from the best
- SAVINGS CALENDAR:
Count on these savings in December
- KEEP FOOD FRESH
Cheap Tricks
- SAVE ON PIZZA
Get a discount every time
- CHEAP "CONVENIENCE" FOOD
Great travel food
Issue for December 5, 2002
- FREE CALENDARS, PLANNERS
Choose from a wide variety
- CHEAPER AT CHRISTMAS
A few things actually cost less
- DO NOT BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES
These are not a good deal
- SIMPLE CURE FOR ACHING FEET
Even leg and back pains
- GET THE STORE TO INCLUDE A GIFT RECEIPT
It makes returns and exchanges much easier
Issue for December 19, 2002
- DON'T GET SHORT CHANGED
WITH CHRISTMAS RETURNS
Make sure you get all the refund you are due
- FREE FAST & FUN WRAPPING PAPER
It's simple and easy
- SAVINGS CALENDAR:
Count on these savings in January
- MAKE THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
A TIME FOR THE FAMILY
to get out of the house and shop
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