How Much Credit Card Debt Do You Have?

There’s some good news about credit card debt in America. According to Equifax, nearly 60 of the top 100 metro areas hardest hit by credit card debt are actually experiencing declines in the ratio of income owed to credit card companies. Four states in particular saw big declines: Florida, Louisiana, Washington and California. In fact, [...]

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Free Stuf Friday: Free Lotion, Free Organic Coffee, Free Milk and More!

It’s a great week for fun freebies. Perhaps you can use your extra day– Leap Day– to rack up some additional savings and freebies! Free Lotion: Head to gud’s Facebook page to request a free sample of lotion. Like their page, fill out a form and choose between three available scents. You’ll also receive a [...]

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Working Moms Learning to Juggle Jobs and Family

Most working moms report feeling empowered and supported by their spouses, but at the workplace they’re not feeling as fulfilled. According to a new national survey from Care.com, eight out of ten working moms enjoy being a working parent. In fact, six in ten want to move higher in their profession and most feel that’s [...]

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Free Stuff Friday: Free Nutrition Bar, Free Flatbread, Free PlugIns and More

Now that Valentine’s Day is over, you can still feel the love with this special list of freebies. Free Life Choice Nutrition Bar: Wal-mart is giving away free samples of Life Choice Nutrition Bars. Simply fill out a short form to receive your freebie. Free Maggiano’s Flatbread: Enter to win a dinner party for you [...]

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Poll Reveals How the Richest 1% are Perceived

How do you feel about the so-called 1%? According to a new study most Americans don’t think very highly of them, but at the same time they wouldn’t mind joining them. According to the poll, Americans believe that the 1% richest Americans live a life of luxury and ease. They believe the 1% doesn’t have [...]

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Free Stuff Friday: Free Pizza, Free Cookie, Free Ice Cream and More!

Did you catch the Super Bowl coin toss? If so then you know that every person who entered the Papa John’s Rewards Club receives free pizza and soda. The details on how to claim your freebie is below along with several other great freebies! Enjoy! Free Arm & Hammer Toothpaste: If you’ve never requested free [...]

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Are Pre-Paid Debit Cards Right For You?

Just because Suze Orman introduced a prepaid debit card last month doesn’t mean it’s a great financial move, according to some experts. Consumer interest in prepaid debit cards has spiked thanks to these types of celebrity endorsements. Orman maintains that using these types of products can potentially improve your credit score. Other celebrities backing plastic [...]

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How to Stick To Your Food Budget This Valentine’s Day

Experts say a dinner out on Valentine’s Day will cost you more than twice as much as a typical evening meal at a restaurant. So if you’re trying to save money, while still being romantic, you have a bit of a challenge ahead of you. For those looking for a cheap date on Valentine’s Day [...]

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Free Stuff Friday: Free Wi-Fi, Free Toothpaste, Free Baby Formula and More!

As February arrives so do some great opportunities for freebies! If you plan to watch the Super Bowl this weekend you’ll want to take special notice of the coin toss because it could mean free pizza and soda for you! Free Kiss My Face Toothpaste: Head to the Kiss My Face Facebook page and “like” [...]

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Happy Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day

In honor of Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day (yes, it’s a real holiday celebrated the last Monday in January each year!) Sealed Air commissioned the first-ever Bubble Wrap Brand “Pop” Poll stress survey. What they found was that about three out of four Americans are more stressed or just as stressed as they were a year [...]

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