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    • Money-Saving Tips 101 Shopping & Savings
    • Join this group if you want to save money and share money-saving tips with others.
      • Cary Byrd (owner)
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      • Last updated 8/17/11

    Money-Saving Tips 101

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    • Cary Byrd
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      5/11/12
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        1/30/12
        • Cary Byrd
          Cary Byrd: The latest version of Wal-Mart's FREE app helps you save more time and money by packing in a number of new features, including a smart shopping list tool that allows people to speak their shopping list into their phone to create a list. Users can also cr...  more
          11/10/11
          • Cary Byrd
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            11/8/11
            • Cary Byrd
              Cary Byrd: Marc’s, an Ohio-based retail pharmacy has recently dropped prices for 27 of their generic drugs to a record breaking low of $1.98 for 30-day supplies. Click on the link for more info . . . 
              11/2/11
              • Cary Byrd
                Cary Byrd: Free Drug Card. Download your card and receive savings of up to 75 percent at more than 54,000 national and regional pharmacies. The nonprofit Free Drug Card program is open to all and works like a prescription drug coupon; simply print a card and take it...  more
                10/4/11
                • Cary Byrd
                  Cary Byrd: PS Card. The mission of PS Card is to allow individuals with no prescription drug insurance to enjoy pricing discounts usually available only to members of
benefit networks. Discounts are up to 50 percent off the cash price for virtually all generic and b...  more
                  9/26/11
                  • Cary Byrd
                    Cary Byrd: FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount Card. The free FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount Card enables you to receive immediate discounts on prescription drugs at participating pharmacies. Cardholders can save an average of 20 percent off the pharmacy’s ...  more
                    9/22/11
                    • Cary Byrd
                      Cary Byrd: NACo Prescription Drug Discount Card. Nearly two- thirds of the nation’s approximately 3,000 counties are members of the National Association of Counties (NACo). If you live in one of these counties, you are eligible for this free program. The NACo Prescr...  more
                      9/19/11
                      • Cary Byrd
                        Cary Byrd: Merck’s Patient Assistance Programs.  If you have no prescription drug coverage and cannot afford your medicines, you may be eligible for free Merck medicines through the Merck Patient Asistance Program . Enrolling in the program is free. There are no inc...  more
                        9/15/11
                        • Cary Byrd
                          Cary Byrd: eDrugSearch Tip - Pfizer’s “Pfizer Pfriends” Discount Card. This program helps those without prescription insurance save 15 to 50 percent on most Pfizer medicines. Enrolling in the program is free. Eligibility and benefit levels will be determined by the ...  more
                          9/12/11
                          • Cary Byrd
                            Cary Byrd: Together Rx Access. The Together Rx Access Card was created by the pharmaceutical industry to help consumers save on prescription drugs at their neighborhood pharmacies. This drug discount card is sponsored by 10 major pharmaceutical companies— Abbott Lab...  more
                            9/10/11
                            • Cary Byrd
                              Cary Byrd: Drug discount cards offer valuable discounts on medicine—if you’re careful to select the right program for you. Some cards are only valid for those without insurance, while others have income or other eligibility requirements. Still others are scams—charg...  more
                              9/8/11
                              • Cary Byrd
                                Cary Byrd: eDrugSearch Tip - VERY IMPORTANT - Never use a drug until after it has been on the market for at least 7 years. Almost all n ew drugs are tested in a relatively small number of people before being released, and serious life-threatening drug interactions  ...  more
                                9/7/11
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                                • Cary Byrd
                                  JesTina Weiss Good to know!
                                  9/7/11
                              • Cary Byrd
                                Cary Byrd: eDrugSearch Tip -  Split your pills. Ask your doctor if he or she can prescribe medications to you in double the dosage you need. Drugs that are double the dose are often less  than double the price—so splitting pills can lead to big savings for those ta...  more
                                9/5/11
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                              • Cary Byrd
                                Cary Byrd: When the new credit card rules went into effect in Feb 2010 it was suppose to prohibit many banks from practicing many common rip-offs - however this has not stopped the banks from creating new "loop-hole" gouge fees. Having said that many peopl...  more
                                9/2/11
                                • Cary Byrd
                                  Cary Byrd: eDrugSearch Tip - Make lifestyle changes where you can.  Believe it or not, you don’t need a pill for every ill.  A whole range of health conditions, such as high cholesterol and acid reflux, can often be managed through diet and exercise.  Be sure to ask...  more
                                  9/1/11
                                  • Cary Byrd
                                    Cary Byrd: eDrugSearch Tip - Take care of your medications.  How you store your drugs can make a big difference is how long they last and/or how effective they are. You shouldn’t keep your drugs near heat or moisture, for example. If you take drugs that have lost th...  more
                                    8/30/11
                                    • Cary Byrd
                                      Cary Byrd: eDrugSearch Tip - Ask for a 90 day supply.  For drugs you’re taking on an ongoing basis, you can often save money and cut down on doctor’s visits by requesting a 90-day supply. Unfortunately, many insurance plans don’t allow doctors to prescribe more than...  more
                                      8/29/11
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                                      • Cary Byrd
                                        Cynthia Eliav I use Walmart for most of my prescriptions. The $4 and $10 have really helped my budget.
                                        8/29/11
                                      • Cary Byrd
                                        Cary Byrd Yes, they are helpful for many & there are quite of few retailers that now offer certain generic drugs for about $4 for a 30-day supply or $10 to $12 for a 90-day supply. Example: Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart, Kroger, Wegmans, Publix & Safeway. These drug pric...  more
                                        8/29/11 - 1 likes this
                                      • Cary Byrd
                                        JesTina Weiss Just was thinking Publix gives some 90 day metformin scrips. free. You just need to call to see if you qulify.
                                        8/29/11 - 1 likes this
                                    • James Faulkner
                                      James Faulkner joined the group Money-Saving Tips 101
                                      8/28/11
                                      • Cary Byrd
                                        Cary Byrd: You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars for a good pair of eyeglasses. I found out at ZeniOptical.com they offer prescription eyeglasses starting at $7 per pair and shipping costs just $5!!!   We've used them multiple times and never had a problem . ....  more
                                        8/27/11
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                                      • Cynthia Eliav
                                        Cynthia Eliav joined the group Money-Saving Tips 101
                                        8/27/11
                                        • JesTina Weiss
                                          JesTina Weiss joined the group Money-Saving Tips 101
                                          8/27/11
                                          • Cary Byrd
                                            Cary Byrd: eDrugSearch Tip - Try over-the-counter medications first.   Because of all the TV advertising for prescription drugs today, many of us immediately ask for a prescription when we have seasonal allergies, minor heartburn or occasional insomnia.  Our mentali...  more
                                            8/27/11
                                            • Cary Byrd
                                              Cary Byrd: eDrugSearch Daily Tip: Ask for generics whenever possible. Whenever your doctor fills out a prescription for you, ask if the drug is generic. If it’s not, ask if there’s a generic version of the drug, or a generic version of a similar drug, that you can t...  more
                                              8/24/11
                                              • Rolf Anderson joined the group Money-Saving Tips 101
                                                8/24/11
                                                • Cary Byrd
                                                  Cary Byrd: eDrugSearch Daily Tip:  Ask for samples at every visit.  Whenever you visit the doctor, don’t be shy about asking for free samples of the drugs you’re currently taking. Most doctors don’t mind helping you out—particularly if you’ve been candid with them a...  more
                                                  8/23/11
                                                  • eDS Admin
                                                    eDS Admin: There are over 40 States that offer residents prescription drug programs for FREE or at a savings, based on subsidies or discounts. Click on the link below to check your state . . . hope this helps!
                                                    8/22/11
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