College Student Savings – How to Get the most out of Student Discounts
August 14, 2008
If you’re a college student there are a wide variety of discounts available to you every day. You can use them to save money on books, computers, haircuts, pizza, airfare, and everything in between. Here are a few ways to make the most out of your student discounts:
1) Always ask for a student discount – [...]
5 Inexpensive Ways To Have Fun In College
August 13, 2008
College was not too long ago for me, and there are times when I wish I could get those days back. The friends you meet, the experiences, the football games, and staying up all night are great memories that I’ll never forget. I never had much money in college. My parents didn’t [...]
Best Checking Accounts For College Students
August 12, 2008
The best checking accounts for college students are those with no fees, no minimum balance, online banking, and good interest rates. If you’re leaving for college soon and you don’t have a checking account opened up, you should start thinking about it now. You’ll definitely need a place to stash the little cash that [...]
College Dorm Room Decor Ideas – How to Decorate Your Dorm on a Budget
August 12, 2008
If you’re facing the challenge of decorating your dorm room on a shoestring budget, then here are some ideas that might help.
Get things for free if you can – If you need a coffee pot, a bookcase, or some plastic storage bins, ask your friends and family for them first. You may be surprised by [...]
Save Money on Gas with Rewards Cards, Gas Rebates, Working from Home, & More!
August 4, 2008
Saving money on gas can be as simple as using gas rewards credit cards and as complicated as moving to a new town. The price of gas was heavy on my mind yesterday as I filled up the tank after a weekend trip. I started thinking about the wide range of money saving techniques people [...]
The Top 10 Exchange-Traded Funds
July 23, 2008
After reading my introduction to exchange-traded funds, I know you are dying with anticipation to find out the best exchange traded funds on the market. There are many quality exchange-traded funds, but first you must know the different types of funds. An ETF wears many different hats just like mutual funds. Here [...]
Exchange Traded Funds – An Investor’s Introductory Guide
July 22, 2008
Mutual funds are the investment vehicle of choice for retirement accounts of many Americans, but there is a new kid on the block. The Exchange Traded Fund or “ETF”, isn’t exactly new, but it has grown in popularity over the past five years with many amateur investors. So, what is it? [...]
ING Direct Orange Savings & Electric Orange Checking Accounts – Online Banking Review
July 18, 2008
A couple years ago, online savings accounts such as ING Direct became very popular. Their enticing savings rates caused many people to take their short-term savings out of traditional banks and into the internet world of banking. When my wife and I got married, we opened up an ING savings account for our [...]
Blockbuster Total Access – Free Trial Plus Cashback Promotion
July 9, 2008
Blockbuster Total Access has been running a free trial offer for their online movie rental service and is now offering a cash back promotion. Signup for a free trial of Total Access and setup PayPal as your billing option to receive the $10 cash back.
Total Access Free Trial OptionsThe one month trial of the online [...]
Saving 15 Cents a Gallon on Gas – Plus Doubling Our Savings at the Pump
July 7, 2008
Saving money on gas is becoming more and more important as fuel prices continue to climb so I wanted to share another gas saving tip with you.
Gas Rebates for Groceries I’ve written before about grocery store chains that have installed gas stations alongside their stores and offer a discount on gas based on the amount of [...]
