If you don’t have one of these and you shop at CVS, do me a favor and go flush a $5.00 bill down the toilet. That’s what you are doing every time you shop at CVS without an ExtraCare card.

Seriously. Sometimes people look at me as if I’m crazy when I’m making deals at CVS. I just think, “What? You pay for stuff here? You’re the one who’s crazy!”

Here is an example of how it can work:

Last night, I went to CVS and picked up 2 Neutrogena bars. They cost $2.99 each, totaling $5.98 plus tax. I paid for this with ECB’s (ExtraCare Bucks), which are credits good at any CVS from promotional deals. My OOP (out of pocket) was $0.00. Did I get them for free? Nope. I actually received $10.00 in ECB’s to use next time I “buy” something at CVS. Sweet. That is called a “Money Maker” (MM). By the way, this deal is still going on, so try to get in there quickly and work the deal.

CVS is my special friend. Sometimes I have a small out of pocket, sometimes I get things for free, and sometimes I make money (CVS money).

Other CVS perks include getting giftcards when you transfer prescriptions (look for coupons in your Sunday paper), earning certificates for $5 off $15 or $10 off $30 purchase, getting free photo prints when you sign up online at their photo center…

You can learn more at iheartcvs. Happy CVS’ing!

P.S. And yes, this is a brag and shameless promotion of self. I won another gift card at Swagbucks.com. They make it so darn easy!!! Hey, I didn’t get rich being subtle!