Drugstores carry everything from health and beauty items to school supplies and kitchenware, often at relatively low prices. We looked at three chain drugstores available in Miami to decipher their rewards programs and let you in on the potential perks and pitfalls. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the […]
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Miami job openings: Find out who’s hiring
If you find yourself unemployed, there may be help: Businesses throughout Miami are still hiring during these uncertain times. Be sure to inquire with each business for more details – and keep checking back, as we continue adding job openings regularly! To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap […]
Freebies & discounts with COVID vaccination card
Getting your COVID-19 vaccine can do more than protect you from the virus. Turns out, your COVID vaccine card can get you free and discounted stuff, too! Businesses throughout Miami are doing their part to encourage vaccination by sweetening the deal with bonus offers. Just flash your vaccination card to take advantage of them. To […]
Tri-Rail fares have been reinstated
If you need to ride the Tri-Rail, you should know: The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority has announced that fares have been reinstated, effective Oct. 1. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. Tri-Rail suspended its fares on March 28 and has […]
How to get emergency financial assistance – Updated
Everyone needs financial assistance sometimes, but finding the resources during tough times can be difficult. There are, however, plenty of them available. They range from help with medication costs and filing for unemployment to food banks, rental and utility assistance and small business loans. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami […]
Operation Fill the Fridge keeps growing
Seeing a need in their Miami Beach community, particularly for families at Fienberg Fisher K-8 School, four women joined forces and created Operation Fill the Fridge. The families being helped have suffered a layoff or been furloughed, and they are having trouble paying rent and other essential bills as well as buying groceries. Many are […]
Goodwill Industries of South Florida is hiring
Looking for work? Goodwill Industries of South Florida is hiring! Candidates are asked to make an appointment to speak with an admissions coordinator. The nonprofit organization provides job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs for people with disabilities or other barriers to work. Goodwill says more than 100 sewing jobs are available and […]
Small business owners: Here’s where to find help
Small business owners: Times are tough, but there are organizations committed to providing help. Is your business offering a deal? List it free on our new Miami on the Cheap deals page. If you need assistance, check out these resources. The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the county’s official economic development partnership, and its community partners have […]
Stimulus payment: Be careful you don’t mistake it for junk mail
Still waiting for your stimulus payment? Be careful you don’t accidentally throw it away, mistaking it for junk mail. People who are expecting direct deposit or a paper check may not realize the Treasury Department is now sending some Economic Impact Payments as prepaid debit cards. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the […]
Haven’t gotten your stimulus check? Try this new tracker
OK, South Florida, perhaps you’re starting to hear that people are getting their stimulus checks. Perhaps you’re wondering when you will get your check. Well, there’s a new IRS tool called “Get My Payment” to track the stimulus checks. It was created to “provide people with the status of their payment, including the date their payment […]
Beware the latest scam: Fake stimulus-check calls and emails
In times of trouble, scammers often try to exploit the situation with everything from cheap and shoddy merchandise to fake charitable causes. Now the Internal Revenue Service and police are signaling an alert on stimulus check scams. There have been reports of fake IRS calls and emails seeking bank account and other private information in order […]
