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Finney’s Friday Free Stuff: Dove Go Sleeveless Deodorant sample

Finney’s Friday Free Stuff. Just in time for summer. Free Sample of Dove Go Sleeveless Deodorant sample.

 

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Finney’s Friday Free Stuff: Frito-Lay chips

Finney’s Friday Free Stuff. Free bag of Frito-Lay chips. But you’ve got act fast and exactly on time. Here’s how.

Job scam! Don't fall for it!

The old job scam just keeps going and going. Help wanted ads are placed online and off. Great job, great pay, often posted as a government job or government job list. To get in on it, all you have to do is pay. Don't fall for it! Never pay to applying for a job or for 'job testing'. Never!

Is it time to buy locking gas caps?

Gasoline thefts are up! At $4 a gallon is it any wonder? Thieves are sneaking up to cars in the middle of the night and siphoning out the gas. It's a crime that takes just a few minutes but can net a quick 50 bucks.

So what should you do? Well, back in the day -- the gas crises of the early 1970s -- most Californians bought locking gas caps. Something we should start considering.

Kindle scam! Watch what you read

One of the great things about Kindle books is their ability to link you to additional information through the internet. The bad guys have figured that out and some small e-book products could be leading you astray.

Here's one guy's adventures and advice: Amazon Kindle eBooks targeted by scammers

Finney's Almost Free Stuff: 31 cent ice cream!

Finney's Almost Free Stuff! Baskin-Robbins is holding its annual fundraisers for Fallen Firefighters. To get the community involved BR is offering scoops of ice cream for just 31 cents! 

Finney’s Tuesday Free Stuff!

Finney’s Tuesday Free Stuff proves there is a free lunch!

Panda Express is opening its first restaurant in Palo Alto and to celebrate the company is buying you lunch. Go to the new Panda Express location at 2310 El Camino Real between 11 am and 8 pm and you will be served a two entrée plate and a 22 oz fountain drink.

Finding a financial advisor

I just had a woman ask me about a particular financial advisor. I asked why this one, and she told me she had seen one video ad on the internet and, with my approval, would place her entire savings in their care. Bad move! Here's a starting point on finding a financial advisor: Taking the Time to Pick the Right Financial Adviser

Airline fees going down? You bet

Airline fees going down? You bet.

Frontier Airlines has reduced its "change fee" from $100 to $50 on Economy fares. It is also discounting the first checked bag fee for guests checking bags online at FrontierAirlines.com. It is not much of a savings $15 rather than $20. Still five bucks is five bucks.

Another perk for frontier travelers: the airline will no longer charge a flat fee for checked bicycles. Two wheelers will be considered standard baggage.

Free Stuff: Bus tickets and an iPad!

Finney’s Friday Free Stuff. Free Bus tickets for Tri Delta Transit. Ride four times and you could win a free iPad!

>>Get all the details at http://trideltatransit.com/challenge/

NOTE: More freebies to come! Watch ABC7 News at 5 PM for Finney's Friday Free Stuff. Details regarding those offers will be posted at ABC7NEWS.COM at 5:30 PM.

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