Coinstar is running a promotion until December 6th.  Read below for more details…

Here are Coinstar Locations on Cape Cod:

Stop & Shop & Shaws

Orleans
Harwich
Dennis
South Yarmouth
Hyannis
Provincetown

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If you do not have one already, you will need to get yourself a MassValuePass right away.  I just signed up and there are so many great deals that you can take advantage of by having a MassValuePass.  All you need to to to get yourself a Value Pass is go to the Massvacation website and sign up.  There is no cost, it is absolutely FREE.  You just print out your pass, laminate if you wish and show it at Mass business’s that have MassValuePass deals.  Once you sign up for a card you can view all of the great deals that local shops, restaurants, spas, hotels and more are offering.  You can save 25% and more and there are great deals being offered April – June 2009.

I was searching the deals that are offered at Cape Cod business’s and found some really great deals.  I noticed there are several hotels that are offering 25% off a 3 nights stay and some I saw are offering up to 50% off off a night or two stay.

You can save 25% off Cape Cod Central Railroad ticket prices. Save 25% off balcony seats at the Cape Playhouse for select shows.  Pirate Adventures in Provicetown offers 25% off each admission, reservations required.  The Orleans Inn is offering a $25 gift card with a $100 purchase.  Westies Shoe Outlet in West Dennis is offering 25% off a $50 purchase.  And many more offers are also available and they are updated often.

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If you are unsure of how much money you spend each month it may be time to find out.  I like to calculate my monthly expenses this way I know how much money I need to make each month in order to now go into debt.  I do not like to spend more than I make.  I have found a useful monthly spending worksheet that you can easily print and fill out with your monthly expenditures. You can print it out here.  This is a great worksheet that you can use to find out exactly how much money you spend each month.  Don’t forget to add your mortgage and home insurance to your worksheet in order to get a more accurate amount on your monthly spending.

Usually about every few months I sit down and figure our my monthly spending just to make sure that I am on the right track with how much money I need to bring in.  This way I do not owe anybody money and I do not overspend and end up with bank fee’s because of an overdrawn account.

I know this may be hard for some people to do, but really, just give it a try.  Go through your bills box and write down how much you spend on each item per month and add them all up.  Then add up how much money you make each month and you will know if you are living within your means or not.  If your lucky, you will be bringing home more money that you are spending and that is the BEST result.

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