I sign up for as many loyalty programs and email newsletters as I can. And, around this time of year (my birthday), it really pays off. Here’s a list of the *free stuff I received this year simply for signing up for an email newsletter. If you’re not comfortable handing out your email address, it’s not hard to signup for a secondary email account, with as little actual personal information as possible. This way you keep your private while still reaping the benefits.

• $10 certificate to Sports Authority
• Free double steak  burger with cheese and a side of Fries at Steak N Shake with coupon
• Free burger or chicken sandwich at Red Robin with coupon
• Free Denny’s Grand Slam
• Free medium Firehouse sub with proof of ID
• Free regular Jersey Mike’s sub and drink with coupon

*’Free’ comes with stipulations sometimes, like a minimum purchase, or it can only be used on a specific date/time.