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A 529 plan is a college savings plan with tax benefits. They have been around for 15 years, but there are still many misconceptions. I summarized these four tips from Marina Goodman, an investment strategist at Brinton Eaton in New Jersey.

1. Not realizing you can sign up for a 529 plan in any state. Just because you don’t live in Idaho doesn’t mean you can’t join that state’s 529 plan. While you can get lower state taxes for joining your home state’s plan, each state sets its own

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There are 27 coupons and freebies today. If you shop online, check if there is a cash back rebate for shopping through Ebates or Shortcuts. It’s free to join and you can save a bit extra.

Free bras and ice cream – What a winning combination! Skinny Cow Ice Cream is touring five cities (Boston, Providence, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles) to offer free bras, free bra fittings, and free ice cream! I’m signing up because I need a new bra!

Tomorrow! Free Chick-fil-A meal - On Friday, July 8, 2011 show up at any Chick-fil-A dressed as a cow from “head to hoof” and get a free Chick-fil-A meal!

Free Chili’s appetizer - Get a free Chili’s appetizer of Skillet Queso & Cheese when you sign up for the Chili’s email list.

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By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.

A couple years ago, I knew NOTHING about cars. They appeared in my life (from my parents) when I needed them. This lovely, but unsustainable situation, disappeared with the passing of my folks. I had to learn about a subject that interested me as much as fantasy football.

Two years later, I am a used car buying guru. As a follow up to my post about free car repair via recalls, here are ten key websites that I have found necessary to educate myself prior to buying an “out of warranty” vehicle.

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A few weeks ago readers emailed me saying images in the Bargain Babe daily emails were missing. Just a bit of text in their place. I worked with my tech crew to fix it and haven’t heard any recent complaints.

Are you still having problems?

If so, please forward me an email to julia at bargainbabe dot com where you cannot see the images.

Thanks!

~ Julia

aka Bargain Babe

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