Monthly Archives: May 2010
Free Stuff Friday: Free Songs, Free Ketchup, Free Aveda Product
Not only is it the last Friday of the month, but it’s the kick off to a holiday weekend. Hopefully you’ve got some great events planned for Memorial Day weekend, including taking advantage of some of these freebies. Enjoy! Free iTunes Playlist: As the weather heats up, Starbucks is hoping you’ll be cooling down with … Continue reading
Phony Bargains
We’re all looking for great deals, but there are some things we need to watch out for, according to CBS Money Watch. There is always some fine print that we need to be aware of or things to watch out for. Here is a list that Money Watch put together of eight phony bargains and … Continue reading
Twitter Tuesday Profile: @SingleGuyMoney
This week’s Twitter Tuesday Profile turns the spotlight on @SingleGuyMoney. He’s a happily single guy living in the Atlanta area. He’s not anti-marriage, but he just feels like it’s not for him. He’s perfectly content living the single life with lots of family and friends surrounding him. He tweets and blogs at SingleGuyMoney.com from his … Continue reading
Cheap Summer Fun for the Kids
School is almost out and some parents may be frantically trying to think of ways to keep the kids entertained through the summer. Even though most kids have tons of books, video games etc. they often complain that they are bored. Here are some ideas on how to keep them busy this summer from Wallet … Continue reading
Is it Possible to Turn Your Hobby into a Money-Maker?
Do you like making jewelry, sewing pillows or painting pictures? Try making some extra money with the online handmade marketplace Etsy. Lots of people have made money selling crafts, art and vintage goods on the site. In fact, $180.6 million worth of goods were sold on the site in 2009. Want a cut of that? … Continue reading
More on Getting Organized Financially
As we continue discussing organizing our finances, let’s remember the reason why we are doing it and then start a list of your accounts. Joe Sangl, financial advisor, has shared part three and four of the steps on his website. Part Three: Information to include on your financial accounts form (a link was provided in … Continue reading
April Unemployment Rates Drop
Some good news was recently released by the Labor Department. State unemployment rates dropped in April, as compared to March 2010. However, when compared to April 2009 levels, the unemployment rates this April were higher in 38 states. Twelve states had lower unemployment rates. However, jobless rates in 11 states were above the US rate … Continue reading
Free Stuff Friday: Free Chick-Fil-A, Free Cookbook, Free Shampoo and More
The unofficial start to summer will be arriving soon. Are you planning a summer vacation? Then you may want to take advantage of all the freebies you can get so you have plenty of money for your big trip. Here are some freebies to help you save money. Free Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is launching a new … Continue reading
Getting Organized Financially
There are many reasons why it’s important to get your finances in order, according to Joe Sangl, a financial blogger and author at my church. I know we are all busy, but if we take the time to get organized it can make a world of difference. Part One: Understand why you are doing it … Continue reading
Lots of Buy One Get One Free Deals
Buy one get one free deals are great– especially if you have someone to share your extra freebies with! If you like buy one get one free deals, here are a few to take advantage of: Sonic: Right now at Sonic every time you buy an ice cream shake you’ll get one free. The cool … Continue reading