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 »

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 »

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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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 »

Keeping a low overhead, vol. 1

Have you found yourself cutting back a little too much lately?

That’s one thing that most of us have in common lately. If you’ve been fortunate enough to not be hurt by the economic crisis, you’re certainly more aware. But this has been a great learning experience in keeping the unavoidable costs of living down, and still getting by with style.
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Pop-ups? In real life?!

Do you ever feel like you’ve got a target painted to your chest? You should. In fact, you should feel like the Predator is lurking with his nifty tri-laser targeting system homing in on you and his thermals enabled to determine the exact location of your wallet at a distance.
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Pay the HookUP Forward!

I’m writing my own press release for anyone who cares. Here goes:

For immediate release:

April 14, 2009

HookUP Feed is pleased to announce the addition of the “VOLUNTEER” category to its website.

HookUP Feed, a leader in online/mobile coupons (I’d hardly consider us leaders yet, but why not state what you want to be?), just changed the coupon game by giving it’s users the ability to hookUP others by lending a hand. So in addition to using HookUP Feed to GET deals on cool stuff you really want, users will now be able to GIVE back as well.

“In these tough times, people unfortunately can’t give financially the way they would like to or were accustomed to,” says Evan Lowenstein (that’s me), “it’s our hope that we’ll be able to bring some extra help to organizations by way of volunteering.”

The first official volunteer opportunity comes by way of Project Sunshine, a nonprofit organization that provides free educational, recreational, and social programs to children and families living with medical challenges. In honor of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), Project Sunshine is inviting volunteers to assemble craft kits (individualized arts & crafts projects) and surgi dolls (medical play dolls) to be given to hospitalized children. The actual event will be taking place in New York City on 4/22 from 6-8pm. For more information check out www.hookupfeed.com and click on the “Volunteer” category (duh).

“If you’re an organization looking for a few extra hands for various volunteering opportunities, please get in touch with us,” offers Dave Liniado (my partner). For the record, he didn’t actually say that but since I liked the other quote better (more intelligent/less desperate sounding) I took it for myself and gave him this one.

Quick review of Press Release 101: State point. Give dumb quote or two detailing point. Get the hell out.

Check. Check plus. Check.

-Evan

evan@hookupfeed.com or dave@hookupfeed.com