Living on the Cheap

Beef up your summer savings at Wendy’s! The popular fast-food restaurant continuing its 100 Days of Savings this summer with a meaty deal on its popular Dave’s Single Hamburger. The burger features a quarter-pound of fresh beef, American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mayo and onion on a toasted bun. (Mustard added at selection …

Extra mustard and savings, please! For bargain hunters, there’s nothing ever corny about saving money, especially when it means dining on the cheap.  Image: Sonic Drive-In Sonic Drive-In occasionally offers discounted corn dogs for one day only on select dates, typically holidays or other notable days. (Any add-ons are extra.) There’s usually no limit, so …

Get ready to beef up your savings at Wendy’s? To kick off a summer of savings, Wendy’s is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a meaty deal on its popular Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger. The JBC features the restaurant’s signature square beef patty, crispy Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, American cheese and mayo. Photo: Wendy’s From May …

Grab your workout gear and water bottle! Summer’s the time to sweat it out and get fit. And, this summer, Planet Fitness is making exercising more affordable for families with teens. The popular fitness center is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, inviting high school teens ages 14 to 19 to work out …

Grab your flip flops because Chipotle is ready to kick off summer! This summer, the popular fast-casual restaurant is offering the “Summer of Extras,” a three-month program rewarding Chipotle Rewards members in the U.S. with more than $1 million in FREE burritos from June 1 to August 31, 2025.   Image: Chipotle Chipotle Rewards members will …

Camp out at AMC Theatres this summer! Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price, all summer long.  The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for summer 2025. Image: AMC Theatres From June 23 to Aug. 13, 2025, enjoy eight family-friendly Illumination titles for …

Going to the movies is a fun adventure, but it can also take a big cut from your entertainment budget. Loyalty pays off AMC Theatres will offer half off tickets every Wednesday this summer, in July and August. Starting July 9, 2025, AMC will begin offering its “50% Off Wednesdays” special. Moviegoers will enjoy tickets …

The savings are getting juicy for burger lovers at Sonic Drive-In! The popular quick-service restaurant just introduced its new Double Sonic Smasher Burger with two Angus beef, seasoned patties smashed and seared — crispy on the edges and juicy in the middle. It’s then layered with two slices of American cheese, Smasher sauce, crinkle-cut pickles, …

Did you know Capital One also has cafés throughout the country? A Capital One Café is a community space, with a full barista service Verve Coffee bar inside, where customers can relax and recharge. Whether you bank with Capital One or not, everyone is welcome to enjoy a cozy co-working space with FREE Wi-Fi and …

You simply can’t enjoy a burger without fries. It’s an iconic pairing for all-time, especially at fast-food burger joints.  And Burger King is making it cheaper for its loyal customers to enjoy the salty potato side.  Image: Burger King Burger King’s Royal Perks members can enjoy a “salty” benefit with their membership — FREE fries …

For many, January can feel like the longest month of the year, which is why 7-Eleven is giving everyone a FREE Slurpee on the last day of the month — Jan. 31, 2025. While some enjoy the winter chill, many are ready for sunshine and spring temperatures. Even more so, studies show that 41% of …