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For Everyone - Everywhere

ONGOING & SPECIAL ONE-TIME OFFERS

How do we find these offers? We listen - we open our eyes - but mostly, we "dig" into all available resources for great "treasures".

Here are the "Top Picks" - Check 'em out!

national park passes

U.S. National Park Service

LIFETIME SENIOR

ACCESS PASS

MILITARY

4TH GRADERS

VOLUNTEERS

SPECIAL DAYS

Visit more than 2,000 federal recreation sites FREE of charge; includes national parks & wildlife refuges!

"LIFETIME SENIOR PASS"

One-time $80 fee; then FREE
For U.S. citizens or permanent residents ages 62+
Provides entry for pass owner & accompanying passengers in a single/private vehicle

"ACCESS PASS"

For persons with permanent disabilities
FREE lifetime pass may be obtained at recreation site, or ordered via mail with $10 handling fee
Provides entry for pass owner & accompanying passengers in a single/private vehicle

"U.S. MILITARY PASS"

FREE for current U.S. military members & dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard & National Guard
Available at site locations only which issue passes

"EVERY KID OUTDOORS"

For kids in 4th grade, including home-schooled 10 years of age for duration of school year through summer (Sept-Aug)
Plan a family trip, print a pass & go!
FREE access to 100s of parks, lands & waters for one year

"VOLUNTEER PASS"

Issued FREE to volunteers & campground hosts who accrue 250 volunteer hours with participating five federal agencies

"SPECIAL DAYS"

FREE access for everyone on these 2020 dates: Jan 20, April 18, Aug 25, Sept 26 & Nov 11

unclaimed money

U.S. States' Treasuries

STOCKS | BONDS

BANK ACCOUNTS

SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES

UNCASHED CHECKS

WAGES

UTILITY | RENT DEPOSITS

ESCROW ACCOUNTS

LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS

Find lost or forgotten money...

yours! FREE search & claim.

STATE OF IDAHO

State of Idaho Treasurer's Office has over $150 million of unclaimed assets waiting to be claimed
FREE online search is quick & easy. Put name in search box.
Check other names too - family members/friends; however, only they can submit claim.
Millions of dollars are transferred to the "Unclaimed Property Program" each year by companies that cannot locate the owners. Individuals, estates, businesses or non-profit organizations.

MISSING MONEY

Search for money or asssets through your own state treasurer's office, or...
Search on "Missing Money" website to check any or all U.S. states.
Persons are encouraged to do searches for unclaimed monies of relatives, friends or businesses; then contact them so they can make a claim (no charge).
Most claims will be for minimal amounts; however, some are for over $100,000.
Searching is FREE, quick & easy.

annual credit report

Credit Reporting Companies

TRANSUNION

EQUIFAX

EXPERIAN

Do annual check of your credit report - FREE!

ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT

Why is your credit report important?

Credit reports can affect insurance policy rates, credit card approvals, job searches, mortgage rates, apartment rentals, vehicle loans & more.
By reviewing your report you can catch signs of identity theft early, make sure info is up-to-date & correct errors.
Federal law allows an individual to obtain a FREE copy every 12 months from each of the three credit reporting companies: Transunion, Equifax & Experian.
Don't pay anyone for a credit report. Website "AnnualCreditReport.com" is the only source for FREE credit reports. Authorized by Federal law.
Frequently Asked Questions can answer how to report identity theft, how to repair credit scores & how to get a name off lists for unsolicited credit & insurance offers.

U. S. Postal Service "Informed Delivery"

PREVIEW INCOMING MAIL | TRACK PACKAGES | MANAGE NOTIFICATIONS

Lets you digitally "see" incoming letter-size mail;
Makes it possible to know what's coming anytime, from anywhere;
View greyscale images of the exterior, address side of an envelope;
Receive notifications from any smartphone, tablet or computer;
Track packages;
Give delivery instructions & re-schedule a delivery;
Prevent mailbox theft; &
"Informed Delivery" is FREE!

Birthday & special occasion offers

BIRTHDAYS | FOR VETERANS

APPLEBEE'S - On Veterans' Day, veterans & active duty military eat FREE all day from "select menu".
ARBY'S - Veterans can enjoy a FREE classic roast beef sandwich FREE of charge on Veterans' Day.
BASKIN-ROBBINS - Join the Birthday Club for a FREE scoop of ice cream on your special day.
BONEFISH GRILL - FREE appetizer on Veterans' Day.
BUFFALO WILD WINGS - FREE small order of wings & fries for veterans & active duty servicemembers on Veterans' Day.
CHILI'S - For a FREE dessert on your birthday, join "My Chili's Rewards" program. Chips & salsa, or non-alcoholic beverage too! FREE meal for veterans on Veterans' Day from select menu.
CRACKER BARREL - FREE cake or crafted coffee for all dine-in veterans on Veterans' Day.
DAIRY QUEEN - Download the DQ app & receive a FREE small Blizzard® treat.
DENNY'S - FREE meal for birthday! Take ID proof. On Veterans' Day, veterans receive Grand Slam breakfast FREE of charge.
GOLDEN CORRAL - Sign up for the "Good as Gold Club" to receive exclusive offers, menu news & a special birthday treat every year! FREE meal for veterans on special occasions. Veterans receive a FREE dinner buffet on Veterans' Day.
IHOP - Join IHOP's "Pancake Revolution®" & receive FREE pancakes for joining, on your birthday & each anniversary. Also receive FREE pancakes on National Pancake Day, February 27. Children, ages 12 & under receive "Scary Face" pancakes October 31 for Halloween from 7 am-10 pm. Veterans & active duty receive FREE red, white & blue pancakes on Veterans' Day.
JB'S RESTAURANT - FREE meal served on actual birthday. Must prove birthdate with official ID (such as driver's license). It's that easy!
KRISPY KREME - FREE donut & small coffee for veterans on Veterans' Day.
LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA - Veterans receive a FREE lunch combo on Veterans' Day.
OLIVE GARDEN - On Veterans' Day, veterans receive a FREE entree from "select menu".
RED LOBSTER - On Veterans' Day, vets & active duty military receive a FREE appetizer or dessert.
RED ROBIN - Receive a FREE birthday burger. Choose from over 24 gourmet burgers. Must join Red Robin Royalty®. On Veterans' Day, vets & active duty receive FREE double burger w/steak fries.
7-ELEVEN - FREE Slurpee® on 7-11 (July 11) of each year.
STARBUCKS - Veterans, active service members & their spouses receive a FREE cup of coffee on Veterans' Day.
TACO BELL - FREE Doritos Locos tacos for special sports promotions/wins periodically, such as during World Series.
TEXAS ROADHOUSE - FREE meal for veterans on Veterans' Day from "early dine" menu.
WENDY'S - Receive a FREE Dave's Single® when you enroll in rewards program.