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The Shittiest Job Ever - Feature Comment
Feature Comment: This was a comment left on this post by garlicface@xanga First job was at Kroger's as a “courtesy clerk”. Basically, everyone's a bitch. Which wasn't too bad. I actually liked bagging things. Howe… -
Stop Paying For Cable, Save Your Monthly Cash. Here's How...
Mr. Savings All right everyone, a few days ago, I told you how to save money on your iPhone plan (Thanks for the comments). Well today I’m here to tell you that you won’t need cable/satellite service anymore. Yup,… -
Victoria Secret Coupon With Free Shipping - Dollarish Coupon
Dollarish Coupon: We keep getting search results for Victoria Secret coupons, so here's another for all you women (men who secretly might be going in to get something or trying to meet other women ). This one is… -
Amazon Shipping Sucks, Save Your Cash With These Fillers
Mr. Savings One of the most annoying things about shopping on Amazon is always getting stuck at $24.98 and not getting free shipping because of the 2 cents I’m missing. Well that problem is finally solved. Here’s… -
Do You Have A New Year's Resolution This Year? - Dollarish QOTD
Question of the Day: Everyone has New Year's resolutions every year, some of us keep them while others break them in a few weeks. Considering how bad the economy has been since the last New Year's, do you have a fin… -
I Never Went To College, Still Found A Job & Made Money - Feature Comment
Featured Comment: This was a comment left on this post by mamalove@momaroo I never went to college. And I definitely do not feel like I missed out on that experience. (The year after high school I moved to Australi… -
Dollarish Is Looking For Posts to Be Featured On Its Front Page. Why Not Yours?
Dollarish Find an entry we should know about? Tell us! Dollarish is looking for specific posts about everyday struggles with money and finances. Yes, we're in a recession and there's worldwide financial problems (wh… -
I Need Money And I Need it Bad
Guest blog by Rissababe203 My usual place of employment won't take me for winter break because they are cutting hours. This throws my entire plan to save up money, take a driving course, and get my license into the ga… -
Save The Change, It Can Add Up To A Significant Amount
Ms. Thrifty As a kid, I remember my Dad coming home each night and emptying the change from his pocket into a green ceramic bowl on his dresser. My sisters and I each had a coin bank of some sort that we used to collec… -
Meet Ms. Thrifty
Ms. Thrifty Age: 23 Location: Outside of Philadelphia. About Me: I have been married for about 1 1/2 years. I currently work as a Biological Science Lab Tech. I worked my way through school (with some help from sc… -
Simpsons, Sex & The City Season DVD's For Cheap - Dollarish Coupon
Dollarish Coupon: This isn't exactly a coupon but figured some would enjoy these DVD collections. Amazon has Sex & the City and The Simpsons season DVD's for sale. (Look below for links to each season) Sex &a… -
Keep Discount Text Plan or Save Money?
Mr. Savings I have been debating whether or not I should get rid of my text-message plan. I have a plan that was given through my school last year (when I worked for a small company), which gives me 1500 text messag… -
Ever Try A Get Rich Quick Scheme? - Dollarish QOTD
Question of the Day: Have you ever tried to use a get rich quick scheme? If you haven't, I'm sure you've thought of trying one? What was it? -
Lost My Job After a Week, The Hassle Wasn't Worth the Meager Paycheck
Mr. Savings I remember my first job in HS I absolutely hated it. I worked at Duane Reade in the stock room and they treated me like crap. The other workers always demanded things because I was the new guy. A we… -
Why pay more: Get half off on Food and Groceries
Guest blog by Sille Nivek If you have a really large family, this deal is an easy one for you. If you’re in a small family or an individual, you may need to find a few friends to pull this one off. Regardless of siz… -
A Cashier's advice to customers: It'll save money, time, and energy.
Guest blog by Rissababe203 The cashier. You see them every day behind counters, wearing an ugly vest or shirt in ridiculous colors bearing the company logo and bearing a plastered smile upon their face. These people a… -
Free Activities For The Broke: NYC Edition
Ms. Piggy Bank Inspired by the latest episode of Ugly Betty ("Bad Amanda"), I set out to research and test the best free activities in New York City (NYC). My list included over thirty fun events but for the sake… -
Spending money celebrating New Year's Eve out in town? - Dollarish QOTD
Question of the Day: Will you be celebrating New Year's Eve out in town or staying in, saving your money instead of spending it on expensive drinks? -
The Secrets of Successful Money Management
There are 4 ways people relate to money:1. Driver – Money means success. It protects against fear of failure and feeling incompetent. This person may have an over dependence on money for his or her self-esteem.… -
Get Rid Of Your Forced iPhone Data Plan & Save Money Your Monthly Phone Bill
Mr. Savings This is a guide for those of you thinking of getting the iPhone but don’t want to pay for the ridiculous data plan or already have the iPhone and want to get rid of the data plan. For those of you… -
Have You Returned Any Of Your Christmas Gifts? - Dollarish QOTD
Dollarish Question of the Day: Have you returned any of your Christmas gifts? Why and what did you get in return? -
Financial Peace: A Wish or A Destination?
I have often wondered why, since money is such a key part of our lives, there is not more training and instruction given in regards to managing it. But then I discovered that for those who are serious about taking… -
What Would Jesus Buy?, Teaching People Not To Waste Money on Frivolous Spending
I'm a fan of charitable causes yet I have always had a problem with some of their guilt tactics regarding toy and gift drives around the holiday season (think of Salvation Army with their giant red pots and loud bell… -
The "New Black Friday" with Cheap, Money Saving Discounts
When I saw the front page of Yahoo, this article caught my eye. "The New Black Friday" in bold, big font seemed to call my name so, I immediately clicked it. I couldn't help it. I'm one of the cheapest people ever and… -
Have You Ever Searched For Another Job While Working At One Place? - Dollarish QOTD
Dollarish Question of the Day: Have you ever searched for or thought about another job while working at one place? Was there a reason behind it? -
How To Fix The Economy & Make It Thrive Again
This is a guest blog submitted by ExposedWrists As many of you know, the world is currently experiencing the first throws of recession, with market spending going down, interest rates going downs, banks closing, and a… -
Save Money During Wedding Planning
You hear it time and again – “we can’t get married because we can’t afford it”. It doesn’t make any sense to me! A wedding only costs as much as you decide to spend on it. So here is my advice for saving money… -
Why My Family Is Not Broke During This Recession
Although all I hear about recently is how bad the economy is but it hasn't really affected me that much. I don't want to sound like an inconsiderate spoiled brat, because I am not (at least, I don't consider my… -
How Much Is Your Monthly Cell Phone Bill? - Dollarish QOTD
Dollarish Question of the Day: How much is your monthly cell phone bill? Who pays for it? -
Worst Season To Work In Retail, Sales Make People Crazy
This is a guest blog submitted by obwaher What is it about the holidays that seem to bring out the worse in people? I'm convinced that there must be some kind of post-apocalyptic world that exists between Black Fri… -
Mom's Secret Spending Habits
This is a guest blog submitted by ICONIC_COUTURE Today, the snow didn't stop me from having to work, but it did stop me from having to drive. My dad took me there and on the way back we started talking (which is unus… -
A Recession Soundtrack For The Broke
Ms. Piggy Bank We're in recession which means a lot of drama for a lot of people. What better way to express those pent up emotions than through a meticulously compiled recession soundtrack? Hey! If every movie ca… -
How Much Did You Spend On Gifts This Christmas? - Dollarish QOTD
Dollarish Question of the Day: How much did you spend on gifts this Christmas? For how many people? -
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays From The Dollarish Team!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays From The Dollarish Team! -
When Did Christmas Become Only About Buying Gifts?
This is a guest blog submitted by lesliexia I had been scrambling around everywhere online trying to find the best deals, websites that had coupons. I even found myself signing up for stuff so I could get a discount.… -
How Generous Are You During The Holiday Season?
Ms. Piggy Bank I knew that when I flicked the channel to TLC a few days ago, I was headed for trouble when lo and behold I stumbled upon an episode of Jon and Kate Plus 8. -
Can A Christmas Bonus Boost Holiday Sales?
This is a guest blog submitted by der_lila_Stern Companies used to commonly give out a Christmas bonus or end of the year bonus. I’m not sure how many still do. It seems that with all of the financial troubles of… -
Buying Textbooks Early Was Not A Smart Decision
This is a guest blog submitted by Like_Iloveyou This past year was my first year at a major state university. I wanted to make sure I had everything I needed and did everything right. I purchased all of my required… -
Is Money An Acceptable Christmas Gift? - Dollarish QOTD
Dollarish Question of the Day: Considering the worldwide financial situation, would you have a problem with getting money as a Christmas gift? Why or why not? -
A Few More Money Saving Tips
This is a continued list of money saving tips from FunnymanGeorge 1. Ordering Food at a Fast Food Joint: Okay first, this is not a great way to save money. It's far cheaper to eat at home. But every now and then everyo… -
Top Christmas Gifts For Women
Mr. Savings Guys, we’ve all been searching for gifts for special ladies. It's hard to find them right? Many guys have no clue and the ones that do sometimes get the wrong colors, shape or design. Well I understand… -
Victoria Secret $10 Off Coupon Code, No Minimum Required - Daily Coupon
Daily Coupon: Victorias Secret is offering $10.00 off. No minimum purchase required. The code: FA81429 Victoria Secret's seemed to be a popular store for gifts during the holidays. Who do you think visits the shops… -
The Process Of Being Laid Off & Searching For New Jobs
This is a guest blog submitted but badwithmoney These are terrible times. We've reached a point that, it seems, and no news is good news. You'll find the word "layoffs" in the business section of just about every ne… -
Charging For Plastic Bags, Is That Going Overboard? - Dollarish QOTD
Question of the Day:New York Mayor Bloomberg wants to tax an extra 5 cents for every plastic bag you take home. Do u think this is fair , or is this going a little overboard considering the state of the economy? -
The Annoying Overdraft Charges From The Banks
This is a guest blog submitted by esoterixia Recently, our bank screwed us out of over $200 in overdraft fees when we never over drafted our account in the 6 years we've had it with them. So imagine my surprise to fi… -
Macy's Coupon Code, 20% Off $100 Or More, Expires on 12/31 - Daily Coupon
Daily Coupon:Macy's is offering a 20% off $100 or more purchase with the coupon code: TEXTGIFT. Expires on December 31st. Enjoy Have you finished buying all your Christmas gifts? What are you getting from Macy's? -
Real Ways to Save Money - Response to Dollarish's Post
This is a guest blog submitted by FunnymanGeorge Our friends at Dollarish informed us that a nice, if not somewhat morbid and unethical way to save money if one is getting married is to swipe flowers from a gravesite t… -
Restaurant.com Has A New 80% Off Coupon Code - Daily Coupon
Daily Coupon:Restaurant.com has a new 80% off code HOLIDAY available. The $25 gift certificates are normally $10, but are $2 with the code. They also sell $10 certificates for select restaurants for $3, making them 6… -
Christmas Shopping Has Become A Burden On The Wallet
This is a guest blog submitted by Ikillthelights Am I the only one that feels like Christmas is a burden this year? I mean, I'm flat out broke. I have four people to buy “good” gifts for, and I still want to have mo… -
What's The One Bill You Absolutely Hate Paying? - Dollarish QOTD
Dollarish Question of the Day: Everyone hates paying bills but what's the one bill you absolutely HATE paying? Why? -
Five Things New York Governor Forgot To Tax
Mr. Savings Since NY State’s Governor David Patterson is proposing taxes on soda, and clothes, we decided to take a stab at some other things he might be charging taxes for: -
Women Should Split Costs If Couple Gets Serious - Featured Comment
Featured Comment: This was a comment left on this post. "I always pay when it's someone new. Pretty ladies today are so spoiled that if I didn't pay, I doubt she'd consider me any further. It's sad, but it's reality.… -
Getting Through Rough Economy & Debt As Newlyweds
This is a guest blog submitted by SunnyMitsu Today, couples get engaged and married with a whole bunch of debt! Two people's student loans can add up to around $80,000 and that's assuming that they only got a Bachelo… -
Jobs Once Had A Meaning, It Wasn't Always Like This
Ms. ShopperMy friends and I were discussing how brutish work is, when one friend suggested, "Well what did you expect? It wouldn't be called 'work' if it was enjoyable." -
What Do You Want For Christmas This Year? - Dollarish QOTD
Question of the Day: What is the one thing you want for Christmas this year? Do you think you'll get it? Is it expensive? -
Dollarish Is Looking For Posts to Be Featured On Its Front Page. Why Not Yours?
Dollarish Find an entry we should know about? Tell us! Dollarish is looking for specific posts about everyday struggles with money and finances. Yes, we're in a recession and there's worldwide financial problems (wh… -
Money Saving Tips: Don't Toss Out Your "Expired" Foods Yet
Ms. Piggy Bank Many foods reveal to us through tangible signs that they have spoiled: mold on bread, the pungent stench of milk, and brown apples. Sometimes we don't read the signs -
Getting Laid Off Is Like Getting Divorced, Hard to Find Another
Mr. Savings A few weeks ago overheard a few co-workers discussing a 40-year old women they knew who had been laid off. I couldn't help but compare her to a 40-year old divorcée. -
Getting Things Without Having To Pay A Dime
This is a guest blog submitted by its_me_katieThere is something very redeeming about shopping at the mall for almost an hour, walking out with full bags and having spent less than five dollars. -
Free Christmas Tunes, What Are Your Favorites?
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator Why do you love Christmas? Cookies, beautiful mass, eggnog, warm fire crackling in the background, snow? Sure, sure. We all do. But one of the aspects of Christm… -
Do You Pay Bills Online Or Through The Mail? - Dollarish QOTD
Question of the Day: Do you have online payment accounts or do you still use the mail it in method? Why? -
Dollarish Is Looking For Posts to Be Featured On Its Front Page. Why Not Yours?
Dollarish Find an entry we should know about? Tell us! Dollarish is looking for specific posts about everyday struggles with money and finances. Yes, we're in a recession and there's worldwide financial problems (wh… -
Why You Need A Financially Compatible BF/GF
This was originally posted on Datingish I read this article in the New York Times the other day that covers a really important issue - being financially compatible. The article says to marry someone with your own sa… -
Some Humor About The Economy, Financial Crisis & Bailouts
Ms. Piggy Bank Living during a recession is definitely not that exciting --lay-offs, foreclosures, and bankruptcy are at horrific new heights. However, I tend to appreciate the slight humor in such tumultuous sit… -
Save Money: Free Recipe Book & Dental Care Products! - Daily Coupon
Daily Coupon: For all the families who are aiming at eating healthier, here is some health advice from your sponsors at Ragu: Feed Our Kids Well Recipe Book! Hey, it's free so you're not losing anything by taking a pe… -
How To Land A Good Paying Job
This is a guest blog submitted by MessyJessi86 I am no expert in the job market, and I don’t know squat about economics. But I am a fairly recent college graduate and I do have a job that doesn't require asking “… -
Which Profession Deserves The Highest Pay? - Dollarish QOTD
Dollarish Question of the Day: Which profession do you think deserves the highest pay? Why? -
What's Worth Spending Money On?
This is a guest blog submitted by Erica. This was originally posted on Lovelyish Now that I'm transferring out of fashion college, it's undoubtedly true that almost everything I've learned there won't be retained. H… -
Meet Mr. Savings
Mr. Savings Age: 24 Location: NYC Occupation: Internet stuff About Me: I’m in this to win it, cuz life is a wheel of fortune and it’s my turn to spin Things I Like: Coffee, food & money – that’s all I'll say f… -
Spare Change Is Just as Good as Cash
This is a guest blog submitted by bn_cognizant I remember watching this commercial where this man went to the corner store and decided he'd pay for his purchases with only pennies. The store owners yelled at him and t… -
5 Free Issues of Cosmopolitan Magazine, No Credit Card Or Purchases Needed
Ms. Piggy Bank Hey you! Yea. I'm talkin' to you! Love relationship advice? Enjoy catching up on the latest beauty must-haves and fashion trends? Then sign up for five free issues of Cosmopolitan. There is no ca… -
Meet Ms. Shopper
Ms. Shopper Age: 22 Location: Staten Island, NY Occupation: I am currently working on several projects, including a soon-to-be best-selling femoir. I also think it would be cool to write fairy tales with alternativ… -
Some Need To Learn The Value Of Money And Expenses
This is a guest blog submitted by LiLMiNtYFr3Sh One thing that greatly frustrates me is when I see anyone under the age of 15 strutting around decked in Abercrombie & Fitch while carrying brand name bags like Gu… -
Dollarish QOTD: Are Today's Athlete's Spoiled?
Dollarish Question of the Day: Do you think today's multimillion dollar athletes are spoiled? Or do they deserve their paychecks for performing at a grand stage? -
Industries & Jobs That Will Survive This Recession
This is a guest blog submitted by AlterEgo909 The word on the street is that the US is in a recession. Everyone is feeling this economic impact, some more than others. People are scared for their financial and job secur… -
Meet Ms. Piggy Bank
Ms. Piggy Bank Age: 22 Location: the Dirty Jerz aka the Garden State Occupation: Intern, Write, Tech Work, Slay Vampires Interests: Writing, Dancing, Watching Ab Workouts From My Couch, Never Paying Retai… -
Why Credit Cards Are Beneficial To Your Future
Mr. Savings Everyone is scared of using a credit card nowadays. Some make it seem like the moment they swipe, they’ll get addicted to it and won’t be able to stop. For those of you who can’t stop you’ve got b… -
People Are Still Buying Games, Aren't We In A Recession?
This is a guest blog submitted by Linteria In the midst of this economic downward spiral, corners must be cut to accommodate the financial pinch. Folks are still spending, but spending more carefully. They are doubt… -
Daily Coupon: Discounts On Kipling Bags, Save 10% with Free Shipping
Daily Coupon: In need of a quality handbag or new durable schoolbag? Try out Kipling. Not only do their bags last long but they come with an adorable little gorilla keychain as well! You can't lose. An added bonus? Si… -
Spend Less Money on Food: Pointers on Enhancing Your Food Craftiness
This is a guest blog submitted msullan Food is one of those things that I never thought I would have a problem eating because I never had any problems purchasing it. I have realized in the past year or so that th… -
Dollarish QOTD: What Are Some Ways To Look For A Job?
Dollarish Question of the Day:Submitted by a Dollarish Reader A friend of mine is looking for employment. She's been working in retail for three years now, so she wants to do something more relevant to her ommunicati… -
Shopping For Mom Is Hard, What I Can Buy Her For Christmas?
This is a guest blog submitted by justinimal For me, Moms are the hardest family member to shop for at Christmas. When I was little, I could get away with making snowflake ornaments, a fancy card or something espec… -
Keep New Year's Low Key w/o The High Costs
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator New Year's Eve is fabulous for one overall reason - the parties. Whether you hit a lounge, a private party, find yourself screaming your head off, freezing your bu… -
College Is A Scam & Will Leave You Broke, Begging For A Job
Mr. Savings While I was in college still trying to figure what I was supposed to do there, I heard a speaker who said college was the biggest scam on earth. You see as a young kid you don’t realize how much c… -
Daily Coupon: Borders Offering 30% Coupon and Code. Hurry and Save, Expires December 24th
Daily Coupon: Borders bookstores are offering a 30% off on your first item. Save money by using the printable coupon or the online coupon code: BAC1226X. Coupon expires on December 24th. Do you buy a book or movies… -
Need To Buy These Toys For The Boys
This was submitted by a Dollarish Reader. The list comes from this site Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit According to Hamleys top toy list for Christmas 2008, The Nintendo Wii has been listed as one of the hottest children… -
Dollarish QOTD: How Much Do You Spend On Dinner?
Dollarish Question of the Day: How much do you spend for dinner on average? Do you order out or cook? -
Dollarish is Looking For Specific Posts To Be Featured on The Front Page
Dollarish Find an entry we should know about? Tell us! Dollarish is looking for specific posts about everyday struggles with money and finances. Yes, we're in a recession and there's worldwide financial problems but… -
I Refuse To Pay For Dinner
This is a guest blog submitted by Iris I was recently on a date, and the next day, a friend inquired whether or not I had paid for my dinner. I looked at her confused -- why would I? I am straight out of college an… -
My 5 Tips for Saving Money This Holiday Season
This is a guest blog submitted by Justinimal Being a college student in today's economy can be stressful enough, and with the holidays quickly approaching, students all over the nation are straining their wallets to… -
Daily Coupon: Bloomingdales 20% Off Coupon Code, Ends December 19th
Daily Coupon: Bloomingdales is offering a 20% off coupon code, HOLIDAY. Coupon expires on December 19th. What do you shop at Bloomingdales for? -
Netflix Saves Me Money, Keeps Me Away From The Movie Threatres
This is a guest blog submitted by Sleepyhead This weekend I spend a great deal of time watching Netflix with my siblings. With the new “instant watch” option for Macs (PC's had it for some time now) it makes it so… -
Dollarish QOTD: Do Presidents Pay Taxes? If Not, Should They?
Dollarish Question of the Day: Do you ever wonder if any President of a nation pays taxes? If they don't, should they pay taxes? Why or why not? -
The Week's Top 10 Dollarish Posts
WOW! People Actually Do This To Save Money?What Do You Pay With?What Is Your Dream Job?Splitting Checks With FriendsLike to Dress Nice? You'll Get MuggedWal-Mart Black Friday TragedyWhat Kind of Account Do You Have? B… -
Buying Gifts & Spending Money For Others is Hard!!
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash Shopping for my parents is getting annoying. I’ve noticed at home my mom needed a rice cooker since she’s always yelling at my sisters to cook rice (that’s how it is in Asian… -
Places To Buy Cheap Clothes & Still Look Awesome
This is a guest blog submitted by tennistantrum Here's a list of really cheap (but good) clothes that'll still make you look like a million bucks. Okay so I'll make categories. This is from a girl who is still in… -
Daily Coupon: Proctor & Gamble Coupon Book with Purchase
Daily Coupon:Coupon was submitted by a Dollarish Reader Bonus Coupon Book from Procter and Gamble. Purchase $50 worth of P&G products, and get a coupon book for future purchases. This should be easy consideri… -
Staying at a Hostel Isn't So Bad, It's Cheaper Than A Hotel
This is a guest blog submitted by the_prestigiator Many people traveling and studying abroad wonder the same thing. Should I spring for a hotel or save my much needed dollars for a better activity? And many of the… -
Dollarish QOTD: What Did You Do With Your First Paycheck?
Dollarish Question of the Day: Do you remember what you spent your first paycheck on? What was it? -
Dollarish is Looking For Specific Posts To Be Featured on The Front Page
Dollarish Find an entry we should know about? Tell us! Dollarish is looking for specific posts about everyday struggles with money and finances. Yes, we're in a recession and there's worldwide financial problems but… -
I'm Thinking of Donating My Eggs to Make Extra Money
This is a guest blog submitted by nuanniel I'm thinking about donating my eggs. Yes, the eggs in my ovaries. I remember a couple of years ago when I saw a segment on Good Morning America about young women (particu… -
The Most Expensive Thing I've Ever Lost
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash It seems like the only things I lose are expensive things. Two years ago I lost my iPod (before the iPhone craze when iPods were really expensive) while at a basketball game.… -
Daily Coupon: Eddie Bauer 20% Off Coupon Code
Daily Coupon: EddieBauer.com has a 20% off sale, no minimum required. Great place to get some clothes for this upcoming holidays. Coupon Code is HRESHSA8. Expires on December 31st. Enjoy! Have you ever shopped at Ed… -
Diversity is hurting My workplace
This is a guest blog submitted by licious At my job, everyone who directly interacts with the guests speaks English. We have everyone from native Arabic speakers from Egypt and French speakers from South Africa, bu… -
Dollarish QOTD: How Much Are You Spending On Christmas?
Dollarish Question of the Day: How much are you spending for Christmas? Who are you spending it on? -
We Could All Use A Side Hustle
This is a guest blog submitted by bn_cognizant With everything that's been going on with the economy lately, it seems like no one is hiring anywhere, especially since most employers have already found their holiday st… -
Dollarish QOTD: Would You Move To Another State or Country For A Job?
Dollarish Question of the Day: Would you ever move to another state or country for a job? Why or why not? -
Weekend Movies: The Day The Earth Stood Still & Nothing Like The Holidays
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash I’m finally going to the movies after a few weeks of crappy movies in the theatres. This week is the release of Neo aka Keanu Reeve’s new movie, The Day The Earth Stood Still.… -
Daily Coupon: Disney Shopping Coupon Code For 15%, 20% & 25% Off Purchase
Daily Coupon: Disney Shopping is offering an online coupon, SAVEMORE, for various amounts of savings based on how much you spend: 15% off $59 or more 20% off $79 or more25% off $99 or more What would you get fro… -
Shop & Spend Money To Relieve Stress
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash You know when people have bad days or rough weeks, they turn to food or alcohol. I turn to spending my money shopping online. Take for example last week. I had a very shit… -
Top 10 Christmas Gifts For Guys
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash Ladies having trouble picking our gifts for your man this Christmas? Well don't worry I'm here to help you out with top 10 gifts for him. Some may be really easy to get while… -
Get More Bang For Your Buck at The Dollar Store
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator I guess I've been a frugal gal from an early age because I used to love going into Dollar shops! I enjoyed the various merchandise, the customers eagerly rifling t… -
Submit Posts To Be On The Dollarish Front Page
Dollarish Find an entry we should know about? Tell us! Whether you or a friend wrote it, we want to publish great posts on the Dollarish front page. Now you can submit posts easily using our submission form. You can… -
Some Crazy Things People Do To Save Money
This was a guest blog submitted by girlwithacoin With all the talk of how to save money during this economical hardship, I figured there had to be people going to extremes to try and penny-pinch as much as they can. We… -
Daily Coupon: Bath & Body, Works Free Item With $10 Purchase
Daily Coupon: Bath and Body works in store coupon for a free item with a $10 puchase (upto a $13 value). Ends December 24th so hurry on up and pick up your free item. What are you planning to get as your free item? -
Best Credit Card For College Students
This is a guest blog submitted by Kash For those students thinking about getting a credit card. I just came across AOL's list of best student credit cards. The best rated card is the: Citi mtvU Platinum Select Vis… -
Daily Coupon: Macy's Friends & Family Coupon Code - 20% Off With Free Shipping. Ends Soon
Daily Coupon: Macy's is offering a Friends & Family 20% off coupon code with Free Shipping if your cart is more $100. The coupon code is: CFF8956. Hurry, coupon ends on December 15th. How often do you shop at Macy… -
Your Credit Is Your Livelihood, Keep Tabs On It
This is a guest blog submitted by ryu Credit makes the world go around, yet according to U.S. News, 40% of Americans have never obtained their credit score. Maybe some people are simply not aware of the importance… -
Dollarish QOTD: Where Would You Like To Go For Vacation?
Dollarish Question of the Day: If you could take a trip anywhere around the world where would you go? Why? -
Looking For Writers and Post Submissions For The Dollarish Front Page
Dollarish We are looking for writers for the blog and would love some samples to be submitted using our submission form. If you are interested in becoming a writer for Dollarish, please let us know. Also if you find… -
Like To Dress Nice? You'll Get Mugged
This is a guest post submitted by Kash Monday afternoon while out with my siblings, a man came up to me as I was typing on my iPhone and told me to be careful because some of the kids in the neighborhood target peop… -
Daily Coupon: JCPenney is Offering 30% Off Order With Online Coupon Code
Daily Coupon: JCPenney is offering a 30% off coupon code for the next three days until December 12th. Coupon Code is: HOLIDAY. Enjoy!What do you shop for at JCPenney? -
Top 10 Ways To Save This Holiday Season
This was submitted by a Dollarish reader. The original post is from agirlmustshop.com In today's shaky economy, it's no surprise that people are cutting back this holiday season. But never fear - there are lots of… -
Is Being Broke Becoming A New Trend?
This is a guest blog submitted by manishmathur "I'm broke.” "I'm too poor.” "I have no money." I hear all these things around my school, which is on the border between Midtown and the Upper West Side. The neigh… -
Dollarish QOTD: When Saving, What Area Do You Cut Back On First?
Dollarish Question of the Day: When trying to save money, what area do you cut back on first? Why? -
Sexual Harassment: It's Not What You Think
This is a guest blog submitted by Irislily22 I was doing sexual harassment training for a recent part-time job, and taking the quiz at the end of a section. One of the questions asked if sexual harassment was about p… -
Sites that Cater to Your Job Hunting Needs
This is a guest blog submitted by the_prestigiator Push aside the newspaper, don't stop and hurriedly jot down information from the bulletins in the hall, and log onto your computer. Job searching has become extremely… -
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9 Most Stable Jobs: Here's To You, Joe the Plumber
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Dollarish QOTD: What Kind Of Bank Account Do You Have?
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Start Getting Creative, Gift Cards Are Worthless!
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Wal-Mart Black Friday Tragedy: Would You Shop There Again?
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator Wal-Mart really disgusts me. After reading Nickel and Dimed I try to avoid shopping at greedy Wal-Mart all costs. I really don't care about the prices. For a place th… -
Splitting The Check With Friends
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Dollarish QOTD: What Do You Pay With?
Dollarish Question of the Day: What's your preference of payment; cash, credit or debit? And why? -
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Strippers & Adult Stars: Working Extra Hard to Put Bread on the Table
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Surviving on the College Budget and Living Within The Means
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Why Drug Dealers Still Live With Their Mothers
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Dollarish QOTD: Have You Ever Gambled?
Dollarish Question of the Day: Have you ever gambled (it could be anything)? How much did you gamble and what was it for? -
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Weekend Movies: The Punisher: War Zone, Cadillac Records & Frost/Nixon
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Economic Suffering Equals A Better Sex Life
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator Fret not ye brave human souls. A recession has hit us where it hurts the most, our pockets. However, like the old' adage goes, every cloud has its silver lining and,… -
One Credit Card Messed Up My Life
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Is Private College Worth the Money?
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Dollarish QOTD: Would You Loan A Friend Money?
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Rob a Bank Then Save The World
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Keep Cash In Your Pocket!
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Dollarish QOTD: What Was The Last Bill You Paid?
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Nine Easy Money-Saving Tips
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Which Is Better, The Bulging Belly or Thinning Wallet?
This is a guest blog submitted by justinimal A year ago, the idea of health was freshly planted in people's minds. Restaurant and fast food industries took notice and it became a topic of conversation for all the h… -
Adapting to The Tough Economic Times. Cut Back on Spending
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The Less Money You Have, The More Credit Card Offers You Get
This is a guest blot submitted by girlwithacoin It's easy to turn to a quick fix in this financial bind, especially since the holidays are approaching. The cost and pressure of buying presents is the last thing most… -
Dollarish QOTD: How Do I Start Becoming More Financially Responsible?
Dollarish Question of the Day: This question was submitted by manishmathur Ever since I started living alone, I realized I could do more to save. The task is harder than it seems. My dad says to make a list of yo… -
Gas Prices Can Tell The Future Of The Economy
This is a guest blog submitted by FunnymanGeorge Gasoline prices are like modern-day neon prophets. They foretell of things to come, the way the economy will turn, the way it's headed, the prices of goods and in tu… -
Why Pay for Financial Advice When You Can Find Ways To Manage Your Own Money
This is a guest blog submitted by bn_cognizant Sometimes when I need advice when it to my money issues, I turn to my finance books. Most of my personal favorite motivational books are written by Suze Orman. She's g… -
Don't Buy Gift Cards, Hundreds Of Stores Are Closing
This is a guest blog submitted by msullan For all of those who thought that a simple gift card was the answer for your Christmas gifts this year, I would recommend giving that a second thought. Rumor has it that a n… -
Free One Year Magazine Subscription to Nylon. Hurry, While Supplies Last
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Dollarish QOTD: Is There Something You Want But Can't Afford Right Now?
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Student Loans w/o Getting Into Too Much Debt
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Take A Dance Class, Save Money and Stay Fit If Gyms Are Too Expensive
This is a guest blog submitted by bn_cognizant I've always wanted to join a gym;especially after watching all those Bally's commercials featuring the Pussycat Dolls. I was determined to join that gym by any means po… -
Dollarish QOTD: Did You or Your family Travel This Thanksgiving?
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Why Return Money After Robbing a Bank? We're In Recession People!
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Daily Coupon: Gap, Banana Republic & Old Navy Have Stackable Codes for Cyber Monday
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Box Office Wrap Up: Four Christmases Tops the Chart With Twilight and Bolt Right Behind
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