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Why My Parents Took My Money

One thing I hated growing up was that my parents took all the money I made doing after school activities and only gave it to me when they thought I needed it for something. Looking back, I know they did the right th…

Have You Ever Found Money And If So, How Much?

Have you ever found money and if so, how much?

Are You Helping Your Country By Shopping In-Store or Online?

During a recent trip to Washington, I found out that my niece Jenna was exploring the city at the same time. When my sister told me she and her friend were at The Mall, I couldn’t help but feel impressed that they wo…

Toys "R" Us - BOGO $20 off Wii games priced $30+ Coupon

It's a gamers dream sale over at Toys "R" Us where all Wii video games priced $29.99 and up are now on sale for Buy One Get One $20 off. Shop from some of the hottest titles around like Monsters VS Aliens, Super…

Have You Ever Lost Your Wallet Or Purse?

Have you ever lost your wallet or purse? How much money did you lose?

More Sex During The Recession?

According to this Forbes article, the recession is resulting in more sex: But anecdotal information exists. While many of Joelson's patients, for example, have expressed anxiety about spending money on frivolous items…

At What Age Do You Want To Retire?

At what age do you want to retire?

The Gr8tst Generation: Has This Generation Been Spoiled?

Two heavily commented Dollarish posts (among others) in the last week have prompted me to do some re-thinking about one particular stereotype that lingers perniciously out there in the work world. “Do You Still Get An…

What Are You Planning To Do With Your Tax Refund Money?

I am sure that you are a patriot, and therefore, here is what we are going to do. I have no doubt you will agree it is in everyone's best interests.I think we should split it equally among ourselves, so to ensure fai…

What Did You Spend Your First Paycheck On?

What did you spend your first paycheck on?

A Guide On How to Get a Summer Job (Even The Crappy Ones)

It's almost summer. If you're in high school that means that you could be looking for a job soon... along with thousands of other teenagers (Actually, with this economy, this summer may be filled with out of work prof…

If Your Salary Was Cut Due to The Economy, Would You Perform Less Work or Work Just As Hard?

If your salary was cut due to the economy, would you perform less work or work just as hard?

How Drivers Can Save Money, Gas and Lives

Today's pet peeve is...driving in San Francisco.Driving in San Francisco is interesting because when San Franciscans drive, they drive as if they need to get everywhere very fast. I know. I used to drive that way.As…

Do We Need To Make Drastic Changes in How We Make and Spend Money?

First, as I may have said many times before, I'm no financial wizard. If I was, I'd be rich, have next to no debt (minus your regular monthly expenses), would probably have my own home with hidden passages ways custom…

How Much Money Do You Take Out From The ATM at a Time?

How much money do you take out from the ATM at a time? If you don't have a bank account, how much money do you usually carry with you?

What Are You Doing With Your Money This Summer?

Alright alright! Summer is almost here. I'll definitely have to be taking a vacation during the summer. My plans are packed. 1) Go up to NY and enjoy those new restaurants with friends I haven't seen in the longes…

Ikea Seize the Days Sale!

On Sunday, Ikea is having another Seize the Days Sale. If you still want to partake in the Ikea cheap goodness, here are the two good items: Holy! I almost want to go there and get this as "backups" to everything…

4th Graders Are Optimistic and Forgive AIG

An article from the Monday's Washington Post... just shows how precious kids can be... :)The ABCs of Compassion Fourth-Graders' Letters Cut AIG Some Slack By Brady Dennis Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, April…

Is Graduate School Worth it in This Economy?

Is graduate school worth it in this economy Or is it better to just look for a job?

If Money Wasn't An Issue, Would You still Shop Around For The Best Price?

If money wasn't an issue, would you still shop around for the best price?

What is Your Job Title and How Much Money Do You Make Per Hour?

This may be a personal question but what is your job title and how much money do you make per hour?

5 Ways Scaling Back Can Save You Money

I love getting tips on how to save money, so I read about saving money as much as possible. Here's a post with 5 tips from Bargainist.com about scaling back to save money: 1. You Don’t Have to Do It All: Tai Chi…

Kohl's coupon - 20% off Your Order With Coupon Code (combines with other deals)

You have two days to make that order from Kohl's! Well, you could always wait, but we wouldn't. Through 4/18/09, code BIGWKND20 will take 20% off your order - and that's not the only deal running! Over the same per…

About How Many Bills Do You Pay Per Month?

About how many bills do you pay per month?

Harvard Business School: Is An Education At HBS Really That Good?

Harvard Business School sent out one of their recruiters to BYU today for an hour long presentation about the HBS 2+2 program. I couldn’t miss the opportunity to learn a bit more about how an MBA would better my caree…

After Living Through This Recession, What Advice Would You Give The Younger Generation?

After living through this recession, what advice would you give the younger generation?

Social Security Bankrupt in 2010?

It appears that previous projections were wrong and the payouts for Social Security will exactly match receipts as early as 2010. For the next decade, the government was previously forecasting a $703 billion surplus,…

Finding a Job is Like Dating?

I've heard people say, finding a job is like dating, take a lot of time to look and be patient when you don't find the right one. I've never really looked at it that way but it does make some sense.

112 Ways To Save Money

The consumerist has a list of 112 ways to save money with short stories in between sent to them from their users. Here's 10 of them: 1. TRICK PEOPLE OBSESSED WITH BRAND-NAMES My wife is all about brand-names. She wan…

Did You or Do You Still Get An Allowance?

Did you or do you still get an allowance? How much did your parents give you? http://dollarish.com

Planned, Practical, and Local: Tips For Budgeting For A Vacation

We live right next to several gigantic mountains in Utah, and over the past couple of days, it’s been a relief to see the snow melting away; in fact, today it’s supposed to reach almost 70 degrees! With baseball just…

JCPenney - Up to $15 off purchases with Coupon

Up to $15 Off Purchases With Coupon Code: 4BIGSALE Expiration Date: 04/13/2009

Pay Any Taxes Lately?

Ben Franklin’s old adage says there are only two certainties in life, and if I was in my twenties and in college I wouldn’t care about either one of them. On the other hand, I hear they are making tremendous advances…

Free Subscription to Business Week

Do a survey about your mp3 player and get a free 1 year to Business Week. http://www.rewardsgold.com/mags/bw/sg_bus_week_pg1.htm

Do You Have an Urge to Purchase Something But Can't Because of Money?

Do you have an urge to purchase something but can't because of money? What is that you want to buy?

Would You Give a Friend In Need Money, Knowing You Might Never Get it Back?

Would you give a friend in need money, knowing you might never get it back?

When You Make a Purchase, Do You Try to Give Exact Change?

When you make a purchase, do you try to give exact change? http://dollarish.com

3 Things I Learned From My 2009 Tax Refund

Several months ago I wrote an article about my nightmarish 2008 tax experience. In short, I neglected to prepare both my personal and business taxes until the last minute. April 15th of last year was truly a nightmare…

Time Warner Wants To Put Bandwidth Cap, I'm Going To Get Screwed

This past week I've been reading about Time Warner and their new plan to put a cap on internet bandwidth. Of course everyone knows they they're doing it, online video is more popular than ever. Why would I need to g…

Where To Get Cheap Candy For Easter

Bargainist.com has a very nice article on how to save money at certain places for Easter. Here's part of it. Walgreens Walgreens has lots of candy on sale this week. Use the coupons in the weekly flyer to pick up Pa…

Buffalo Wild Wings Coupon - 6 FREE wings

Head to Buffalo Wild Wings for lunch or dinner through the end of April to catch a few games with the guys. Don't forget to take this printable coupon. It'll score you 6 free wings. Valid at participating locations…

What Not To Do or Say To People Working in Retail

These are my top 14 favorites since nearly every job I had was in the retail world. Enjoy! 1) Why don’t you know what’s on sale?! You work here! Yes that’s true but I don’t know EVERY SIGN on EVERY RACK. I know the de…

What Are Some Places You Go to Get Cheap or Discounted Clothing?

What are some places you go to get cheap or discounted clothing? http://dollarish.com

The Cost To Stay Connected To The World... Priceless

Landline with long distance: $55High speed internet for the home computer: $30Cable or satellite TV: $95Cell phone: $100Cell phone for wife: $50Cell phone for relative: $50Unlimited text/internet for the three phones:…

How Good Are You at Paying Your Bills On Time?

How good are you at paying your bills on time? http://dollarish.com

How To Shop Economically And Be Economical

Learn the difference between Wants and Needs. Definition of Need: A need is something that is necessary for humans to live a healthy life. Needs are distinguished from wants because a deficiency would cause a clea…

Free Custom Mother’s Day Card from Kodak

Kodak is giving away one million FREE custom Mother’s Day cards. Just personalize a card with a photo and a greeting, then enter the promo code FREECARD at check-out. One coupon code redemption per customer. My Good…

Would You Continue Working At A Job You Hate?

If you made hordes of money at a job you absolutely hate, would you continue to work there? Why or why not? http://dollarish.com

5 Simple Daily Habits For Saving Money

Saving money has been a priority for millions of people across the world. Just to give you a quick reminder, the bargainist.com listed 5 simple daily habits for saving money. They're simple tps, yet people still…

Planned, Practical, and Local: Tips For Budgeting For A Vacation

We live right next to several gigantic mountains in Utah, and over the past couple of days, it’s been a relief to see the snow melting away; in fact, today it’s supposed to reach almost 70 degrees! With baseball just beg…

Children's Place Has Sale & Save an Additional 10% With Coupon Codes

Children's Place has made further markdowns on their Sale Items plus you may save an additional 10% with codes NEXTJ78 or NJAARP39. Shipping is a flat-rate $5 for your entire order. - http://slickdeals.net

What's Your Method of "Cutting Back" And Saving Money?

What's your method of "cutting back" and saving money?

Do You Make Extra Money On The Side?

Making extra money in today's economic situation is very much necessary to pay bills and buy necessities. One of my best friends, Mike, is doing that now. During the day he's a high school history tea…

Have You Sold Personal Belongings To Help Pay For Bills?

Have you sold personal belongings to help pay for bills? If so, what did you sell and how much did you make? http://dollarish.com

Would You Pay Extra To Watch Baseball at The Stadium?

This past week, the New York Yankees sent me a package for season ticket packages. I was looking forward to it, especially with the new stadium this year. But I was disappointed with the new ticket prices. The…

What's a Good Amount to Put on a Gift Card?

What's a good amount to put on a gift card?

When Do You Spend The Most Money, During The Weekday or Weekend?

When do you spend the most money, during the weekday or weekend and why?

Have You Ever Won a Raffle or Contest?

Have you ever won a raffle or contest? http://dollarish.com

American Eagle - BOGO 50% off all AE tops

Last week it was shorts, this week it's all AE tops that are ringing up at Buy One Get One 50% off at American Eagle. At this rate we'll all have a whole wardrobe made up of American Eagle! Included are tees, polos…

Financing College: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Okay. So I know this post is going to be a bit controversial, but I just need to vent a bit, and also ask for other people's opinions. I would like to believe I am a liberal. I believe in change. I believe in equal r…

Have You Ever Had to Pay An Overdraft Fee?

Have you ever had to pay an overdraft fee? What did you buy to go over? http://dollarish.com

We Need To Spend To Stimulate the Economy

I'm sick of hearing about the state of the economy. I'm not naive/ stupid enough to deny reality and say the recession isn't happening. But, there's just been alot of news about how this recession is going to last fo…

Freebies Round-Up: Jergens, Pantene Pro-V

Here are the best freebies I see around the web today. Enjoy! Emergen-C BLUE: Free Sample Eucerin Plus Smoothing Essentials: Free Sample Forbes: Free Subscription Golf Digest: Free Subscription Jergens Natural Glow…

What Do You Do With “Leftover” Money In Your Budget?

Have you ever gotten to the end of the month and found that you have “leftover” money to spend? If you’ve budgeted for any period of time, you know that expenses don’t always happen the way you plan them; in fact, som…

Would You Have a Problem if Your Spouse or Significant Other Made More Money Than You?

Would you have a problem if your spouse or significant other made more money than you? http://dollarish.com

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