Free Stuff Friday: Free Museums, Free Cappuccino, Free Calendar and More!

Happy 2012 friends! This is the first Free Stuff Friday for the new year and I hope you find it helpful. I know many of you probably set financial resolutions for 2012 and finding cool freebies like these can help. Free Calendar Download: It’s probably slim pickings on the Barnes and Noble calendar rack at [...]

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"Courageous" Continues to Experience Box Office Success

In its second week in theaters, Christian film Courageous continues to bring in million in box office sales. According to reports the film brought in around $4.6 million between last Friday and Sunday. That was enough to make it the weekend’s sixth highest overall earner. The film even beat out the 3D version of The [...]

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The Great Snooki Debate: Reality Stars Worth More Than Famous Authors?

Here’s something to discuss at the dinner table! USA Today is reporting that Rutgers University paid MTV’s Snooki $32,000 to speak to their undergraduates. For those of you not familiar with Snooki, she’s most famous for her spray tan, teased hair and drunken episodes on the reality show Jersey Shore. Meanwhile, Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning [...]

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Free or Cheap Hobbies

There are expensive hobbies (think art collecting and race car driving) and then their are cheap hobbies. Both can be great for expanding your horizons, but if your budget is slim you’re probably looking for fun, free ways to spend your extra time. Here are some suggestions for free or cheap hobbies: 1. Running. You [...]

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Spend Smarter This Month

Real Simple magazine took the time to share with their readers several ways to spend smarter, including shopping, eating and entertainment. Find Savings at the Flea Market Real Simple says don’t waste your time searching through endless bins of stuff. Flea market vendors usually display stuff worth buying in plain sight. First, you can get [...]

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How To Save On Entertainment

Families spend $2,835 per year on recreation. Real Simple recently had an article about saving money in many areas including entertainment. When it comes to electronics, you can save some money by purchasing refurbished iPods and computers from Apple. Click on “store” and find pre-owned stuff that have the same warranty as the new ones. [...]

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How To Save On Food

This month the magazine Real Simple has plans laid out on how to save money on food, healthcare, entertainment, the home, transportation and clothing. The first area you can focus on is food. The average household spends almost $4,000 on groceries per year, says the article. First, use some coupons. Sign up with Coupon Mom, [...]

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A Rap About Tithing

I came across this rap about tithing on a Lifeway blog. It’s an entertaining look at God’s command on tithing done by 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia. And since it was published on YouTube five months ago it’s had more than 175,000 views. What do you think?

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5 Things that Can Save You Money

Earlier this month I told you about five people who can save you money. This time I’ve got five things that can save you money. Let me know if you have any others to add to the list: 1. A Library Card: A library card could save you hundreds of dollars a year. You won’t [...]

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5 People Who Can Save You Money

There are five people that have an incredible power to save you big money. You might know them already, or you might not. If you don’t, try to meet them! 1. A Financial Adviser: Meeting with one typically won’t cost you a thing. But they will help you pinpoint your goals, give you advice and [...]

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