Crazy Way to Make Extra Money: Turn Your Car into an Ad

We’re all looking for ways to make extra money and sometimes desperate times call for lots of creativity. If you don’t mind becoming a rolling billboard you may want to consider selling ad space on your car. There are several companies out there looking for willing drivers who don’t mind selling products while commuting. In [...]

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Credit Repair Scams Increase- What to Watch Out For

As a record number of people default on their mortgages and others find themselves unable to pay their credit card bills, more Americans are watching their credit scores take a big plunge. As credit scores drop, the number of scammers making credit repair promises is on the rise. They’ll take your money and leave you [...]

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Free Stuff Friday: Free Food, Free Music, Free Makeup

Happy Friday everyone! The temperatures may be dropping outside by there are plenty of deals heating up! Keep warm this weekend with free hot chocolate and get your pantry stocked with free food! There are lots of great freebies this Friday– enjoy! Free Pantry Make-over: Earth Fare wants to give you a free pantry make-over. [...]

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Free Theological Training Materials

I recently came across Worldwide Classroom – a ministry of the Covenant Theological Seminary – that provides free access to Biblically-based theological training materials. Whether you are a ministry leader or just want to further your walk with Christ, this ministry wants to help those who may not be able to attend seminary. The website [...]

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How to Get Free Money for Your Business

My husband and I are newly addicted to the television show Shark Tank. Fledgling entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to five successful business people hoping to get investment money to help grow their businesses. So if you need money for your business you can try to get on Shark Tank. But if you’d rather avoid the [...]

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Layaway Good Option for Avoiding Holiday Debt

More stores are offering layaway this holiday season, according to CreditCards.com. It’s a response from consumers working to reduce debt and shop for the holidays without using plastic. While layaway is an old idea, some younger consumers may not be familiar with how it works. Basically layaway is a system of paying for an item [...]

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Save on Halloween Candy with Coupons

Soon the trick-or-treaters will be knocking on your door. Be prepared for October 31 by stocking up on candy. Take it from me– running out of sweet treats is not a good idea. The year I ran out of candy I grabbed granola bars and fruit snacks out of my pantry. When those were gone [...]

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Holiday Travel Tips & Deals

Now that my husband and I live in a different state than our families we have to discuss Thanksgiving and Christmas travel plans in advance to get the best deals. Although our drive is only about 8 hours, lately we’ve been able to find some cheap flights (especially on Allegiant Airlines.) It made sense to [...]

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Twitter Tuesday Profile: @KristinBrianne

This week’s Twitter Tuesday Profile goes to Alabama resident, and lifetime bargain hunter Kristin Thompson, aka @KristinBrianne. She’s the brains behind the blog, Making Cents Out of Life. A disability has made Kristin unable to work outside of the home since last year, but she saves and earns money through blogging. And Twitter helps her [...]

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Winter Money Saver: A Space Heater

Like much of the country, temperatures are well-below average in my neck of the woods. But since just over a week ago I had the air conditioner on, it’s hard for me to go straight to blasting the heat. So my house feels a bit like a meat locker. To resolve the issue I pulled [...]

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