Car and air trips

To calculate the cost of gas for an upcoming trip, go to http://www.fuelcostcalculator.com/ This AAA site lists 140 cities, one of which is Raleigh. You could use this to get an idea of your gas expenses when planning a trip. For cheap gas prices in your zip code, go to http://www.gasbuddy.com/ or http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx

Last-minute airline deals can be found at http://www.smartertravel.com/ You can also sign up with United and US Airways for their mid-week releases on deals.

Happy travelling!
Thrifty

Date night!

If you're anything like me, you don't enjoy paying double the money for half the service on special days like Valentine's Day. So, if you haven't had your date yet to celebrate your love, Bistro 64 has some good options.

Thursday February 21st, we are introducing our new bar menu and beginning our 1/2 off Bar Menu Thursdays! Also, the same day we have a complimentary wine tasting at 5:00pm, hosted by Alex Gray of Turner Wine Imports.

Remember our other weekly events:
Martini Mondays: All 64 Martinis are 1/2 off! Less than $5 each
Monday-Thursday 3 course menu $25 per person 5:00-6:00pm
Friday and Saturday: Live Music beginning at 7:00pm in our cozy bar.
Visit our site to view our music schedule and learn about our house band, Fred Westbrook and Blue T. www.bistro64.com

And Bistro 64 is a smoke-free restaurant! Yeah!

Happy dining!
Thrifty

Sports Physical, Kindergarten Exam and other

Looking for affordable healthcare in the Apex/Cary area? Access Healthcare does school sports and camp physicals for just $25.00! The daycare entrance exam, regular office visits and work physicals are only $45.00! That's less than the minute clinic for a office visit. The telephone number is (919) 363-0190 and the location is 1031 W. Williams St. Suite 106, Apex, NC 27502. The website is http://prosites-bforrest.homestead.com/

Happy saving!
Thrifty

Ale House specials and kids

The Ale House all over the NC, SC and FL have a kid's special. Every Tuesday is Kid's Night at the Carolina Ale House! NC & SC:: Kid's Eat for .$99! FL:: Kid's Eat Free with the purchase of an adult entree of $8.99 or more.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 4:30 - 6:00pm and Wednesdays from 5:00 - 7:00pm there's an Appetizer Buffet for $2.99

Go to http://www.carolinaalehouse.com/index.php for information on events and other specials.

I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day yesterday and did not get caught up in the exorbitant dinner prices and less than good service!

Happy Savings!
Thrifty

Tax Refunds

For you early birds who have already filed taxes, you can check on the status of your refund on the IRS website at:
https://sa2.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/irfofgetstatus.jsp

Wait at least 10 days after e-filing (and requesting a direct deposit) and 4 weeks (also with direct deposit) before making an enquiry.

Happy saving!
Thrifty

This is telephone contact information taken from the IRS website.

Live Telephone Assistance: When calling, you may ask questions to help you prepare your tax return, or ask about a notice you have received.

Telephone Assistance for Individuals:Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).

Telephone Assistance for Businesses:Toll-Free, 1-800-829-4933Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).

Telephone Assistance for Exempt Organizations, Retirement Plan Administrators, and Government Entities:Toll-Free, 1-877-829-5500Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time.

Some specific services are not available during the full hours of operation.
Exceptions are as follows:
Complex tax law calls are answered Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central Time. Basic Employer Plans (EP) tax law calls are answered 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time.

Telephone Assistance for people with hearing impairments:Toll-Free 1-800-829-4059 (TDD)Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).For further information, see Tax Topic 102.

Telephone Assistance for people who live outside the United StatesHours of availability vary by location. Please see our International Services page. Face-to-Face AssistanceIn certain areas, IRS also has local offices you may visit to receive assistance.

Happy filing!
Thrifty