Four Ways to Save Money: From Gas on the Parkway to Lenten Fish

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1. GARDEN STATE PARKWAY GASOLINE 

Deal: Here's a reminder about a New Jersey Turnpike Authority policy that sometimes helps consumers. The state changes gas prices on the Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway only once a week: on Fridays. So while the prices at the pump are skyrocketing everywhere else, Parkway gas is stuck at $3.26 a gallon for the next two days. It's a good deal if you're traveling the Parkway soon.

Good through: Thursday, March 10

2. 

Deal: Winter lunch specials include half-portion dinner entrees from $6.95 to $9.95 ($7.95 to $14.95 for seafood entrees).

 Good through: Every day, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., through winter.

3. 

Deal: Yeah, we know, it's farm-raised, and it's frozen. But it's also Lent for many folks. So the four-for-$10 deal on 12-ounce packages of tilapia fillets is good one to take advantage of for the season.

Good through: Thursday, March 10

4. 

Deal: OK, if fish isn't your thing, Lancaster brand T-bones and porterhouse steaks are for sale for $4.99 per pound.

Good through: Thursday, March 10