Walkthrough on How to Save Money on Virtually Every Video Game!

It’s a simple fact that we here in America love the video games. They’re a great past time, good for entertainment and stress relief, and they also constitute a multi-billion dollar industry world-wide - and one of the few entertainment industries not being effected not being hurt by the current printed media vs digital download format battle (With gaming, you still need disks 99% of the time). Now, some may think that video gaming may be just for kids: but think again. A recent market study placed the age of the average gamer between 28 and 30, both male and female…and that, to us, means that there are probably at least a few of you out there that could benefit from some gaming-related money saving tips. Read the rest of this entry »

Save on Electricity, Save the World (Level 2…Homeowners)

See… you’ve started taking steps to slash your electric bill and save the world, and you did it all without having to wear your superhero tights. Good for you!

But if you own a home, it’s time to level up!
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Save on Electricity, Save the World (level 1… the basics)

Want to know how you can save the world AND be a Hero in your home? It’s not about saving kittens out of trees, or wearing spandex and a cape under your clothes. I mean, you can do those things if you want, but your family may question your scanning the police frequencies for lofted felines.

So what’ll take it to the next level? How are you going to reduce your carbon footprint? What tricks save on the electricity you use, keep cash in your pocket, and keep you from being the lightswitch police?
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How to Save Money on Music in a Tough Economy

Music.

It’s the one thing that brings us together.

It’s the common ground for all humanity. The icebreaker, the relationship maker, and in some cases, a life-saver.

If your life had a soundtrack, what songs would be on it? Do you know what was playing during your first kiss? What album got you through your first heartbreak? What about when you got married?

My point is, Music is so integral, that it’s hard to imagine a life without it. And unfortunately in a down economy, it’s one of those “luxuries” that we tell ourselves that we can live without. But how can you live without the most important thing for your own personal development?

The truth is, you can’t, and you don’t have to! So I’ve compiled a list of a few different ways where you can get your music for free to cheap. In fact, a few of these examples will help expand your music library with artists you’re almost guaranteed to love. So without any further adu… let’s get to the list!
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Summer entertainment…for FREE?!

As we continue to examine ways to have a fun filled summer without decimating your savings, we’ve stumbled across something so obvious that we almost missed it. For real. Now, we’re passing the info off to you, and getting you and your family hooked up this summer - for free. Read the rest of this entry »

Deals by department

Recently. we talked about credit cards and how they can easily become double-edged swords (not in the literal sense, of course). This time, we’ll go over how to properly wield the power of department store credit to save money and increase your credit score at the same time. Read the rest of this entry »

Give us some credit

Have you ever found yourself buried in piled-up credit card debt? These days, who hasn’t? Here are a few quick, easy and simple ways to help keep your head above water, or in this case, plastic.
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When the price is Right…

Have you ever had one of those trips to the store where you’ve painstakingly budgeted, but wind up spending twice as much as you planned? We all have. Most often times the culprit is the enemy of all things saving money, the impulse buy.
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The Art of Negotiating a HookUP

The first step in negotiating Hookups is knowing what you want. Preparation is key, and when you know what you intend to get, the outcome is likely to end up in your favour. Whether it’s a Free ride around the Bmx track, an extra sushi roll, or free comedy tickets, being prepared will help you state your negotiation clearly. If you want to negotiate discounts on things you want, we’ve pulled out some of the major boundaries for you, because every negotiation should always be a win-win for both parties involved.
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Keeping a low overhead, vol. 2

Let’s face it. We’ve all got to eat, no exceptions…but there’s no reason we should have to shell out top dollar to do it. Read the rest of this entry »