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Ah, what's in a name? Ha! This is clearly a question asked by a dude who went by one of the coolest names of all. For those of us born under less lucky stars (or perhaps named for the more generic ones) today is the day to break free from the confines of a more average existence. Today is the day to say to the world: "I am no longer John. Here now stands Jamiroquai!" or "Heather? Please! I'm so clearly a Denise." For today (insert drum roll) is National 'Joe' Day - giving you the opportunity to change your name, if only for today.

Benjamin Franklin famously declared that "In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes." Of the two certainties, taxes can evoke more dread for many of us. With the April 15th tax filing deadline looming, now is the time to stop procrastinating and start getting your receipts in order.

Money.com has a list of tips to slash your tax bill and Savings.com can help with a number of deals to save you money on tax preparation and filing:

March 20th marks the Vernal Equinox (aka "first day of Spring") and it's also been designated as "Proposal Day." Created by John Michael O'Loughlin, Proposal Day is intended to give long-standing relationships that little extra push towards matrimony. O'Loughlin chose the Equinox because "day and night are of equal length worldwide, symbolizing the equal efforts of the two required to comprise the successful marriage."

Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted six more weeks of winter, but why let your fate be determined by a skittish rodent? Escape the winter doldrums and plan a perfect getaway without busting your bank account. Savings.com has deals to help you save money on everything you need for the ideal Spring Break vacation.

I'm not sure whether to thank Al Gore or Sir Tim, but it's definitely cause for celebration. Over at ITProPortal.com, they're reporting on the fact that the World Wide Web is 20 years old today.

It's hard to imagine life before the internet--we do everything online now: shopping, banking, dating. Heck, without the internet there'd be no Savings.com!

You may have drawn up your brackets, placed your bet in the office pool and cleared your schedule through the beginning of April, but are you really ready for March Madness?

Around here we've got deals on everything you need to take you through to the Sweet Sixteen down to the Final Four, so show your team spirit with hats, hoodies and more:

For many of us the word "Spring" is followed closely by the word "cleaning." So what better than to have a special day set aside to de-clutter and co-ordinate our home work space?

Today is "Organize Your Home Office Day" and Savings.com has plenty of deals to help you put your files and supplies in order. Increase your efficiency and productivity with workstations, storage and other office accessories--or at the very least reduce that mountain of paper so you can find your mouse!