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Two of the biggest names and providers of prescription drugs have not come to terms on an agreement that would allow Walgreens to continue filling prescriptions for Express Scripts customers. According to press releases Walgreens and Express Scripts were unable to come to an agreement on their partnership. PBM’s like Express Scripts and pharmacies have always had an interesting relationship in that PBM’s directly compete with your local pharmacy with their own mail order program to fill prescriptions. That is why this announcement that Express Scripts is not renewing it’s contract with Walgreens one of the largest pharmacy retail chains in the US very interesting. What get’s lost in these financial dealings is the patient. Walgreens understands this has even gone as far as offering their Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens at a discount. They also tried to negotiate separately for those with Tricare, the US military’s health and prescription plan, so to provide coverage for our folks in the military.

As of January 2012 thousands of customers will be forced to find a new in-network provider pharmacy and create a major hassle and disruption. You can stay on top of these events and show your support for Walgreens by following Walgreens on Facebook and Walgreens on Twitter. Most people have come accustom to using their local Walgreens because of the savings and convenience they offer. They are all over the US and offer 24 hour service in many of their stores. This stand off could be the signal of larger changes in the way patients get their prescription drugs as large insurance companies try and cut costs. If you are impacted by this decision then let your voice be heard by contacting your local radio or TV station and let them know what is going on.

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It is estimated that the average commute for the American worker is 45 minutes a day and that they spend an average of 9.8 hours at work. With all the demands to improve ROI and reduce expenses workers are being asked to do more with less. Office space is being reduced but the work force is staying the same so closer working quarters is not uncommon. Having a great space to call your home away from home can help ake the day go by faster and actually improve productivity. That is what the Pimp My Cube Contest could not have come at a better time for millions of workers across America.

By simply uploading a video of your work space between 12/5/2011 and 1/31/2012 by noon you can be entered to win a makeover valued at approx. $1200. It is simple and very easy to enter and if you get your friends and co-workers to vote on your video you can increase your chances of winning the grand prize. Just by entering the contest you are entered into a drawing for a $200 gift card. Right now there are only a few videos that have been uploaded so your chance are very good. Head on over there now and simply upload a funny video of why your deserve this makeover and you may just be starting out next year with a new updated workspace.

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You can’t go anywhere today without seeing people on their phones texting, emailing, or checking in on their favorite social network. With the various styles of phones getting online and staying in touch has never been easier. Now thanks to the new LG DoublePlay™ from T-Mobile you can text and surf the web at the same time with their dual split Qwerty keyboard and dual touch screens. I send about 1500 texts per month and am checking in on Facebook or Twitter about 8-10 times a day so I know the value of having a phone that makes all this very simple and fast. Having a phone that would allow me to text and surf at the same time would be a huge time saver and could help me get more done. 

It also comes with a 5 MP camera and a 720p HD digital video recorder all running on the latest Android operating system. So you will be able to share photos and videos of what you are doing with simple and easy to use interfaces. Having access to the larger Android market apps will allow you to customize your phone the way you want to use it. So let’s hear back from our readers on how the new LG Double Play could impact how you interact with your friends.

Leave the comments below and see who sends the most text’s:

How many Texts do you send in a month?

How many hours do you spend a month on social network sites?

How could the new LG Double Play help you interact with your friends and stay connected via your social networks?

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If you have a newer cell phone then you have gotten the call or letter in the mail inviting you to take advantage of their special deals for a free cell phone. It looks great because they are going to offer free 2 day shipping and you get all the great features you want. Oh, and by the way the only thing you need to do is sign up for another two year contract and purchase a simple data package. After all is said and done your free phone can end up costing you about $2000 after two years. At Net10 they offer the latest smartphones with no contracts and no long term commitments. There all inclusive plans are only $50 a month which is about half of what most people are currently paying. You can check out what a Real NET10 customer says about their past carriers and how they saved a lot of money with Net10. You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter to hear about great offers on phones and minutes. The phones are easy to activate and you can get additional minutes online if you choose one of the smaller plans and only need a few hundred minutes per month. Check out their site for 10 Good Reasons why you should drop your high priced carrier today and switch to Net10 and start saving money.

This is Cute NET10 commercial  where Barbara talks about her deals from other carriers that turned out to be more costly in the long run. It is interesting how the major cell phone carriers will call or send you a letter about getting the next greatest cell phone for free or a huge discount as long as you sign for another two year contract. At Net10 there are no long term contracts and you can start and stop anytime you wish with no hassles and no penalties.

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The housing market is still in a state of uncertainty and to find mortgages that will allow you to take advantage of your equity while providing a decent tax break may be just the ticket. The government is allowing tax breaks for first time home buyers which is great but may not help those of who have a home and are looking for ways to get some cash out. You can easily find a refinance quote online that will allow you to get bids from several lenders that are competing for your business. Know Your Options by Fannie Mae has created a simple place to help you get answers and access to forms should you be facing foreclosure.  So not matter what type of loan you are looking from a standard home equity line of credit or secured loans, you can find them online and have other companies compete for your business.

The government tried to step in and help by offering a stimulus package and offering extended terms on mortgages with the help of Fannie Mae. The stimulus was meant to help revive the declining housing market and gives those first time home buyers and those that are selling their existing home a tax incentive to move on their purchases. In some markets this has been more noticeable than others and just last week it was announced that some banks are even giving home owners a break on their mortgage payments. You can even check out KnowYourOptions.com that will help you find answers to your questions. Be sure to check out the “Beware of Scams” tab that will give you great advice on how to avoid being taken. While the details are still being ironed out it was announced that if you do not have a job and unable to make your mortgage payment you may be able to defer those payments for up to 6 months allowing you time to find employment.

We are trying out a new module for our blog that should provide some great content and insight into blogging and making writing fun. With the world of social marketing all around us we thought that it would be interesting to try out this new tool and show of a few of its features.

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