8 Ways to Bring in Extra Cash

Posted by Amanda on September 8, 2014

I scream, you scream, we all scream for…extra cash (which you can then use to buy yourself some ice-cream if you’d like)! How to pull in extra cash is on many people’s minds. That’s because bringing in more money is a quick way to help whatever money goals you have, whether that’s saving for a […]

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How to Use Walmart’s Savings Catcher Program

Posted by Amanda on September 4, 2014

Walmart is back again with a new savings program that will hopefully lower the prices for thousands of families. Well, sort of. It’s not that they are lowering their prices through the Saving’s Catcher Program, but rather they are willing to pay you the difference between their price and a lower competitor’s price in the […]

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$2,075+ Application Spree to Stockpile 0% Credit Cards

Posted by Madison on September 3, 2014

The kids just went back to school, so it’s time for an application spree! Long time readers are familiar with many of my previous application sprees to sign up for a about a dozen of my favorite credit card sign up bonuses at the same time. It’s not for everyone, and it has to be […]

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How We Got Through 5 Months of Unemployment

Posted by Amanda on September 2, 2014

Last fall I received a text from my husband telling me that he was being let go and would be home soon. To be quite honest, he went through a lot of turmoil in the five years he was with his previous company, surviving a buyout by a larger corporation, several bosses, and less-than-ideal working […]

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TD Easy Rewards $200 Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Madison on August 29, 2014

It’s Free Money Friday! TD Bank is offering you a bonus of $200 for their TD Easy Rewards credit card. However, as you’ll see below, it looks like it may only work for our East Coast readers. If you do qualify, it could be a good replacement for the Wells Fargo 5% Cash Back Credit […]

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What is a Stock Buyback?

Posted by Don on August 27, 2014

If you pay any attention to business news, you will no doubt hear stories on how so-and-so company is implementing a stock buyback program or how they are increasing the amount of their current stock buyback program. The question is, what the heck is a stock buyback program and as an investor, should you care? […]

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10 Free Things for College Students

Posted by Kristen on August 26, 2014

College is an exciting time, but it can be hectic. Between classes, working, and spending time with friends, you may just miss out on great opportunities that are only available to you while you’re in school. Here are ten not to miss: Photo by: Sean MacEntee Free Things for College Students Career Center: From the […]

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Most of us sit down sometime around the new year, organize our finances, and create a budget for the upcoming year. We plan out our expenses and how much we want to save. Then, many of us either put the budget aside and never look at it again, or we follow along, exactly as planned. […]

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US Bank Business Edge 10,000 Point Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Madison on August 22, 2014

US Bank is rolling out a new card, the U.S. Bank Business Edgeâ„¢ Select Rewards card. The card features a 10,000 bonus point sign up bonus; it’s our Free Money Friday offer this week! How to Get Your Sign Up Bonus Open a new U.S. Bank Business Edgeâ„¢ Select Rewards card. Spend $500 during the […]

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9 Student Loan Mistakes People Make

Posted by Kristen on August 21, 2014

I’ll be the first to admit that I made some mistakes when it came to student loans throughout college. Student loans are beneficial in that they allow people to get an education and a degree. But if used incorrectly, they can be a huge drain on your finances. Here are some common mistakes you might […]

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