Save 20% At Keys Resorts

Three resorts in the Florida Keys are offering a 20 percent discount for a stay of at least four nights.
The three Singh Resorts, which feature home-style accomodations on the beach or a marina, are in Key West and Marathon.
Restrictions apply to the offer. Click here for more information.

Doublecheck auto repair estimate

When the mechanic comes out with the estimate of how much it will cost to fix my car, I am nearly always stunned. Can it really cost that much?
If you want a second opinion, check RepairPal, which provides free estimates on repairs to most cars, customized by ZIP code. You can access RepairPal on your [...]

McDonald’s: Second burger is 25 cents

McDonald’s is offering a back to school on a budget special on Tuesday, Aug. 25: Buy one Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with Cheese and get a second for 25 cents.
The deal is good only at participating restaurants in Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, Collier, Henry, Lee and Charlotte counties.

Free Kids Meals at IHOP

Kids eat free at IHOP. The offer is valid from 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., and when accompanied by the purchase of an adult entree.
The free food is for kids age 12 and younger ordering from the Just For Kids menu.
To find an IHOP in your area, browse here.

Half-Off 2nd Night at Sheraton

Pay half-off the room rate for each second night at the Sheraton Suites Key West.
The deal, offered by Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, is valid through Dec. 31.
The second-night discount is available for each night after the regular room rate is paid.
Book online or phone 866-924-8703 and Mention promo code ZBT.

Deals on last-minute school supplies

Our friend Elizabeth at Albuquerque on the Cheap has put together a fantastic list of deals for last-minute back-to-school shoppers:

CVS Pharmacy: FREE filler paper (150 sheets). You pay 99 cents with ExtraCare card, then receive a 99-cents ExtraBucks reward, making the deal free. Limit 2 per household with card. Only valid through Tuesday, Aug. 18. [...]

Use ‘Keys Kash’ for Keys Discounts

The Keys Kash program offers an array of discounts at various venues in the Florida Keys.
Feel free to mix and match. The discounts, which are listed on the Monroe County Tourist Development Council’s website, apply to attractions, food, lodging, watersports and other activities.

Free personal finance seminars online

Here’s a tip from our friends at Albuquerque on the Cheap:
The National Association of Personal Financial Planners wants you to become more savvy about personal financial issues, like basic money management, investments, kids and money, and much more. That’s why they’re launching a series of free online seminars (webinars) over the next year.
The Consumer [...]