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Five Tips for Beating the Recession

As a poor twenty-something, I am predisposed to thinking of ways to do more with less money. Now that people everywhere are having their hours and even jobs cut (myself included), it is all the more necessary to scale…

I Want to Work at Google

If you haven't already heard it, Google is deemed as one of the best places to work. I saw this video about the Google headquarters in California and all the things it has to offer. Employees get free gourmet food, gym…

Saving Gas Money

To go along with the earlier post on anticipating high gas prices, The Examiner listed some tips to help save on gas such as checking your tire pressure, getting an oil change, watching your speed, and parking in the…

Buy 10 Get One Free!

Last week I went to my favorite coffee shop by my house to get a delicious, refreshing iced coffee. In the back of my wallet, I found one of those "buy ten, get one free" cards from last summer that already had 9 stam…

Attention Coach Fans: Free Gift Alert!

If you've got a Facebook account and you love Coach products, become of a fan of Coach and get a free gift! By entering your email address and registering online to their new "Poppy" fashion line, you will get a print…

Six Figure Jobs You Might Have Not Heard Of

When I think of a six figure job, I think of the Commander-In-Chief and his six figure paycheck to take care of our country. There is nothing like imagining what you would do with a paycheck that big! Forbes.com had a…

Summer Gas Prices On The Rise?

With the heat rising up here in the North East and summer about to hit in full swing, everyone is anticipating gas prices to go up. Since everyone is traveling more with nice weather and more leisure time, the demand…

The Most Expensive Item in Your Room

I recently moved back home to finish my University studies. I've been making a list of items I need to fancy up my room a little bit since its been a few years. I thought about what I could get and afford. I looked aro…

The Rare $2 Bill

Being one of the oldest currency note, the two dollar bill seems to be one of those myths people talk about. I have never even seen one myself, which isn't strange since under 1% of the bills are actually out in circul…

New York City Subway Prices Rise Again!

After a long weekend of fun in the city, it was time for me to hop on the subway and go home. I encountered a huge group of angry commuters screaming at the poor clerk agent. Plastered on every turnstile was a small si…

Remembering Your First Credit Card

Taking your first step into the big world is rough for a teenager, especially when it comes to financial obstacles they must face. They're now responsible for their own actions and pay for their own expenses. Often, th…

"If you're trying to hide from your customers, don't use Twitter."

When a Stanley Cup broadcast suddenly went black in late April, many Comcast subscribers simply scooted to Twitter to find out why. It was there, not on a phone system with multiple options, they discovered that a light…

A College Students Daily Budget

Once you leave high school and enter the real world of college, suddenly, you are paying for everything.When you run out of shampoo, you don't tell your parents to pick one up after work. You're out on your own and it i…

Recession Humor on Itstherecessionstupid.com

Upon browsing the Internet, I came across this website that provides "frugal tips to help Earthlings survive the economic recession." It provides great posts that are hilarious to read. I couldn't help but laughing as…

McD's Tries to Add Value During The Recession

With higher prices hitting consumers from all sides, McDonald's promised its Dollar Menu would live up to its name even as meat, dairy, grain and oil costs soar.Last month McDonald's said it would uphold its Dollar Me…

Rewards for Spending Money

Do you spend a lot of money? I'm sure every spends something every day, whether it is groceries, gas or miscellaneous necessities. Make your everyday purchases worth something good in the long run by enabling a reward…

Dollarish Thank Yous For The Week

This past week Dollarish did pretty with the posts we had. We had a good amount of comments and traffic. But we could always do better! With that in mind, we just wanted to give some thank yous to some of our contribut…

Lets Make a Deal: The Art of Bargain

Everyone is always looking for a deal; whether its 10% off here or buy one get one half off, getting a little something extra helps. I know someone traveling through Southeast Asia right now and he told me he has maste…

Your Top Free Iphone Applications

With an application for almost everything, Iphone customers are using applications to check their bank account, play Mancala or navigate the NYC subway system. I am proud and happy to say I am a somewhat new owner of…

Kids Making Money

When I was a kid, I used to think of creative ways to make money. I loved to have "sales" with my friends. Though a lemonade stand is the most classic, we would set up our "shop" and try to sell anything from cherri…

Losing Valuables

I was so pissed last night after going out to eat with some of my friends. We were at this restaurant eating, drinking, just having fun. When I got there, I put down my earphones on the counter. After we were don…

Identifying Bad Habits that Crush your Credit

Everyday we see those funny commercials about Free Credit Reports and how important it is to know how your credit is doing. I heard a funny statement over the radio the other day: "For young adults, its not about havin…

Can You Deal with No A/C?

Air Conditioners in people's houses are a moderately new invention. It hasn't been that long that people have had them in their houses and now people are saying that they wouldn't survive the summer without them. Air C…

Watching A Movie Twice

Last might I saw Transformers with my siblings. I liked the movie for what it was, an action packed popcorn flick. If you go for anything but that, you'll be disappointed. Today one of my friends asked if I wanted t…

Movin' In with Mom and Dad

In today's economy, it's hard to survive on your own. The number of college graduates living in their parents' home is only increasing. My brother graduated from college this spring and had to move back home. He's sti…

What's The Best Place to Break A $50?

I babysit on the side and sometimes the parents pay me in abnormally large bills. I've worked retail and know what a pain it can be to break huge bills, so I usually end up taking it to the bank and having it broken i…

Making a Bank Slip Up

Bank slip ups are hardly anything to take lightly. When it comes to my money, I don't want anyone messing with it. It happens to everyone whether it was an accident or the fault of another. A few weekends ago, I lost m…

Overspending on the Weekends

With another weekend to begin, I always tell myself that I will be a little more frugal and spend less money when it comes to going out. Being around my friends often means spending money, whether we are getting cheese…

Bike Riding Saves

On the way to work this morning, a bicycler was trying to make his way through the crowds of people. How ridiculous, I thought, and laughed. In New York, biking around is not too common. Subway, cabs, and buses domina…

Suze Orman Says the Financial Crisis Is a Good Thing

In a U.S. News interview with finance expert Suze Orman, Orman says: "[The financial crisis] is the greatest thing that has ever happened to youth. It gave you a wake-up call that your parents were living in financial…

Are you donating your money to a good cause?

With cell phone bills, gas bills, commuting costs and other various expenses piling up, who could think about what they would do with some extra cash? Even if you have the extra cash to spare, for instance, if you're a…

How Would You Cut Back After A Pay Cut?

A friend of mine works at a nonprofit, and today he found out that the entire staff of the company will have to take a 20% pay cut for the next two months. The amount they're cutting is about what he pays in rent eve…

A TIP For Next Time You Go Out to Eat

After a particularly frustrating night at work at my job as a waitress, I have decided to give some tips on tipping. Tip on what your bill would have been: If you have items taken off your bill because the management…

How Often Do You Go Out to Eat?

Eating out at restaurants is a great way to lose money quickly. I love eating out, but before I know it, I end up spending so much money. Even if I order the least expensive thing on the menu, with tax and tip included,…

Fixing Up Your House Without Lots of Money

My sister and her husband recently bought their first house and had to do a lot of work with it. The people who previously owned it took very poor care of it, so there was a lot they needed to fix up when they moved in…

Keeping Your Key Chain Busy with Discount Cards

Lately it seems as though every business establishment has a nifty little key chain card for discount savings. When I used to live in New Jersey, I had one for Shop Rite that was linked to my Continental One Pass accou…

The Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in the U.S.

I just finished reading through Walletpop's most dangerous neighborhood list and I wasn't too surprised to find one of the neighborhoods around my way. Here's there list: 25) Chicago, Ill. (Winchester, Ave./60th St.…

Losing Money Because of Bad Habits

Everyone one of us have bad habits that lead to spending more money than we ever should. Some of these habits are easy to spot, just look around your room. I'm guilty of spending too much money on gadgets and clothe…

Health Care Abroad

I know this is a sticky subject and there are dozens of horror stories from those against public health care, Michael Moore stories and opposing ones too, but here is one story for public health care. My client wa…

Recession and Crime Spikes

We all know someone that's been affected heavily by the economy. Heck it could even be ourselves. While some of us won't resort to extreme measures when things get tough, many will. Due to the recession, crime has sp…

Paper Bags Versus Plastic Bags

After the Global Earth Summit in Tokyo, Japan last November I guess i am more aware these days of ecological issues. True of False: America's paper bag consumption uses 14 million trees a year. The answer is: True…

New Auction Website Features Bids on Items Starting at One Cent

Mypennybid.com is an website that auctions off anything from iPods to gift cards. The cool thing is that all bids start off at just 1 cent! Each bid increases the price by one cent until the bidding time runs out. All i…

Flights for Less Than My Lunch?

With the travel bug biting away, I've been researching travel deals left and right. Spirit Airlines has an infamous deal where members of their Fare Club get flights for $9 each way. Once you pay the $39.95 yearly membe…

What's Your Favorite Way to Get Music?

For me, going to a store to buy a CD is so outdated. I prefer to download music online and burn them to CDs if necessary. iTunes sells songs for $0.99 each or multiple songs on albums, usually for an overall cheaper pri…

Taking Advantage of Free Admission

One thing I've always liked about the Museums in NYC was that it was always free. You can make a donation as you go in but most of them were free of charge to the public. But museums aren't the only things that's f…

What Would You Do with 10 Million Dollars?

If you suddenly found out that you were to inherit $10 million, what would you do with it?

Prenuptials: to Do or Not to Do?

In today's world of lost romanticism, prenuptial agreements are all too common. You read about celebrities making ridiculous prenups, like Catherine Zeta-Jones's guaranteed $5 million if her hub Michael Douglas cheated…

Who Do You Trust with Money?

Everyone, it seems, has someone who they rely on when it comes to financial decisions. Some people take advice from rich or close relatives. Others find someone on TV or radio or the bookstore.Whose advice do you follo…

US Might Charge $10 to Visiting Tourists

A news update on traveling from WalletPop.com says:Congress is soon to vote on a new law that would make every foreign visitor to the United States pay $10. Why? To encourage them to come! The government, in a bipartisan…

Regretting Your Purchases

I was recently cleaning out my closet when I noticed how many things I've bought that have gone to waste. A few pairs of shoes that were hardly worn, because I realized they were uncomfortable or didn't look good on me.…

How Bad Our Economy Really Is

Kiplinger.com recently published an article on various indicators of our bad economy. If you look around, it may be easier to notice our bad economy than you realized. Take a look at these clues listed in "10 Quirky Econ…

Top 10 Most Expensive Cities

Businessweek recently released their most expensive cities to live in. The United States did not have any cities on the top ten list. Japan and Switzerland have 6 out of the 10 spots. Check it out for yourself. No.…

All the Job Sites You'll Ever Need to Find a Job

I'm sure everyone is sick of using Craigslist or Monster to find a job. Its almost universal knowledge to use these two sources as a means of finding a new job. Mashable has compiled a nifty list of 70 websites that co…

Scariest scenario for Google? iPhone Apps.

Apple's iPhone and other smart phones are generally good for the big guys at Google: And of course anything that get more people using the internet from their phones and using the most dominant search engine is going t…

Cash4Gold, Make Some Money!

Have you seen those commercials for Cash4Gold? It's easy to assume those types of things are a scam. But did you ever think about actually doing it? I know someone who got $400 for just a few old necklaces that she neve…

Currencies That Killed An Economy

Worried about how our dollar is doing? Aren't we all? With everything rising from the cost of living, the price of gas and commuting expenses, it make you wonder how our dollar compares to other countries. We are all…

Exchange Rate Heaven

This past winter I was in India, also known as exchange rate heaven. The rate of American dollars to Indian rupees is 1 to 48.109. In India, I could get lunch for 50 rupees (and it was a good lunch). I could go shopping…

Checking the Receipts

Every time I go shopping for anything (before the recession and during the current recession) in any shops I always check the prices before even heading towards the checkout.I make sure it's the same prices for each i…

Focusing on the Female Consumer Is Not a Fad

I’m convinced that we have yet to fully realize that focusing on the female customer is not a fad. It’s not going to dissolve into the ether like past eras of marketing buzz, where moving from target to target was t…

Student Debt: We Know It's There, But How Much?

College Students have a record of having so much debt, with rising education costs, less availability for scholarships and the need for a degree in the workforce. It is mind boggling how something so beneficial to on…

Free Summer Concerts

It's summertime...but is the livin' easy? It's hard to have a fun summer when you're worried about having enough money to spend. This is my problem, and I have a feeling I'm not the only one. Most cities have free concer…

FML: What is your money story?

Many of us enjoy the popular website, FML which features user submitted content about things that just might not go so well in their daily lives. Almost everyone you know has probably heard about it, talks about it or…

Are You Ready for Yet Another iPhone?

With the new iPhone 3GS finally released to the public, all the excitement of its release has finally come to an end. iPhone aficionados everywhere can now be content with its release earlier today. With the latest…

Pyramid Schemes

When I was 15 I found this website that offered a seemingly amazing deal of 15 CDs for 99 cents each. All you had to do was sign up for a membership and get 15 other people to do so, too. So I sent out an e-mail to 15…

Just Do It: The Impulsive Spender

There are so many great deals out there with everyone holding onto their dollar bills tight. Recently, I know a family who went on vacation to Cancun, Mexico for $299 per person for four days, three nights at an A…

Six Flags Filed For Bankruptcy: Will You Care If It Shuts Down?

Six Flags, the popular amusement park has filed for bankrupcty. They've been in debt for some time, so this news doesn't come as a surprise to many. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if they had only taken care of their a…

Congratulations! What have you won?

I recently got into this little obsession of entering online contests. Throw your email address here, vote on something there and you just might win a free trip! Although the odds might be against me, you have to be in…

How Much Lunch Money Is Eating Your Wallet?

On my way to the office today, I stumbled upon a deli that served a variety of lunch specials. From a big salad bar to fresh pizza, a handful of 12 o'clock workers went rampant filling up the store. I went ahead a purc…

When Someone Already Has Your Dream Job

From the days of being in Kindergarten and telling your teacher you wanted to be a firefighter or an astronaut, its so easy to get caught up in the idea of your dream job. I was a little disappointed when I found out…

Steve Madden Coupon: Men's Sale. Save 25% + Extra 20% Off

Steve Madden is catering to the Dad's with their current Men's Basics Sale. Save 25% on great styles for work or play, then enter coupon code CJDAD20 to knock an additional 20% off any order. Shop from many shoe styl…

To Save Itself From Recession, Hollywood Needs To Make Some Changes

Looks like Hollywood can't escape the recession either. For a few weeks now, the box office numbers have been slipping compared to years past and it will continue to slip without any blockbuster movie coming until…

Hollywood Tans "Recession Special" Deal

If you live in New York City, the Hollywood Tans on 26th Street and 3rd Avenue is offering their "Recession Special", in response to the hard economic times. The offer is an eleven minute tan, usually priced at $12 no…

Parents Are Saving Less for Children's College Education: Are They Selfish?

One of the things I always told myself I’d do when I’m a parent is save enough money to put my kids through college. My parents didn’t make enough money to help pay for my college education but I’d like to change tha…

Johnny Rockets Coupon: Free Shake With Entree Purchase

A new Johnny Rockets coupon is available and I’m more excited than usual because a new Johnny Rockets just opened up less than 10 minutes from my house! Just take this printable coupon to Johnny Rockets to get a FREE…

Consumers Have a Recession Message for Marketers: Will Click For Coupons

As consumers troll online to save money, searches that include value words such as "coupons" rose 161% in December vs. 2007 to 19.9 million and "discount" rose 26% to 7.9 million, reports tracker ComScore. As a res…

Identity Thieves Will Do Anything to Steal Your Money

One of the things I've been doing lately is looking at almost every purchase on my credit card. I've been hearing about people getting charged for small things on their card and they continue to pay their bills withou…

Seven Reasons to Have a Career in Advertising

Matt Weiss of McCann Erickson Worldwide wrote this…I worked at McCann Worldwide for 17 years and with McCann I traveled the world literally so I added my two cents to his article. Everyone loves to hate the advertisi…

Here Comes the Bride All Dressed in Green?

We all dream about the big day when you and your significant other become man and wife. No matter how much it costs, everyone wants their dream wedding. But don't forget to pay the caterer, the band or tip the limo d…

How Important Is Renters Insurance?

I never would have thought of the importance of renters insurance until a few months ago. I live in an apartment complex at college, which is generally really safe. But my friend Tim lives in a house off-campus. He…

What Are You Saving For Right Now?

Even though money could be tight with bills and daily expenditures, I try hard to save up money for upcoming things that I'd like to invest in. Right now, I'm trying to save up money to meet my boyfriend abroad in Aus…

Hotel Rooms for $10/Night

Looking for a night out on the town? No, this is not an error, but Last Minute Travel is offering $10/night accommodations at selected hotels. If you're wondering what the catch is, to get these $10 deals, one has to wo…

Gambling With My Skills

My friends hate it when I get into my gambling mode on the basketball court or in beer pong. Most times they end up losing money or something of value. When I'm playing ball people take one look at me and assume I ca…

Jobs with Cool Free Stuff

You must wonder if the people that work at Starbucks get sick of free coffee, or if you work at an office, how many packs of post-its you have at your desk. Hopefully, every job out there has some kind of a perk that hel…

Gambling: Is It Worth It?

I'm going to Atlantic City this weekend. Casinos have always been a bit of a turn off for me; I don't know if it's the strong smell of smoke and all the bright lights, but the sight of a giant casino room makes me want…

Steps For A Successful Career Change: Part 2

This is part 2 of this post. 6. Assess your interests, values and skills through various sources of self-esteem, like the exercises in “What Color Is Your Parachute?” by Richard N Bolles, a book for those who want t…

White Castle Slider Burger Coupon: Feed Your Buger Crave Today!

Feeling a little hungry? If you've got the crave, we've got a coupon for a free White Castle slider burger; no purchase necessary. Celebrate with the fast food franchise as they turn 88 this year! That means your parent…

What Age Should A Kid Be Allowed To Have A Credit Card?

I didn't get a credit card till I was 19 and in college. My girlfriend in high school already had one since she was 15. Although she didn't abuse the card, she always thought about buying random things just because…

Steps For A Successful Career Change

(Editor's note: Due to the length of the next post we'll split it them in two posts. So look for the second part later in the day.) Do you feel that your professional life is stuck and you feel that you need to ch…

May Unemployment at 9.4% - A 26 Year High

The jobs report number came out today showing the unemployment rate continuing to rise. But no sooner had the market dipped it reversed course and started back up again. What good news could have triggered this? The j…

Haunted by Bad Credit!

When I was 16, still merely a kid, I did something dumb. (Well, I did a lot of things dumb, but this particular one I am willing to share.) I was shopping at the mall with my friend. When I went to pay for some new clot…

When Parking Violations Start Piling Up

(Editor's Note: This post is in no way bashing cops or suggesting that cops are out to get your money. It's just one driver's bad experience with cops) One of the worst things in the world is to get parking/speeding…

Recession=Depression?

"I am weathering the present financial crisis. Despite the recession, I still find that now is the happiest moment of my life to date. That doesn't mean that I haven't been hit by the recession. Income has dropped a litt…

Pick One: Working From Home Or The Office?

Last week at an interview, the interviewers asked me if I preferred to work from home or in an office. At the moment, to please the interviewer, I said I like working in an office. My explanation was as follows:…

Is TV Better on the Internet?

I often wonder if watching cable TV is worth paying the high bills each month. If you subscribe to digital cable it can cost more than $50 per month! With extra channels such as HBO and Starz or on-demand features the…

Starbucks Forgot This Gem: “Location, Location, Location”

Remember the adage, “Location, location, location?” Starbucks forgot this gem. Starbucks was so determined to meet its growth promises to Wall Street that it relaxed its standards for selecting new store locations. I…

Preventing Identity Theft

I recently switched to a different credit card company because of some of the rewards as well as access to my credit report at least twice a year for free. I try to keep track of my credit score and report every yea…

All We Ever Need Are Bubbles But...

There are many kinds of bubbles: property bubble, stock market bubble, and commodity bubble. If you own a house, then your wealth fluctuates with the property market. Most people also own some stocks directly o…

Are Retail Store Credit Cards Any Good?

If I had gotten the card the first time I went to the Gap I would have saved a lot of money, maybe. I’m talking about those credit card offers stores ask about when you’re at the checkout. Three of my favorite…

Borders Coupon: Free Beverage From Seattle's Best Coffee

Take this printable coupon to any Seattle’s Best Coffee located inside a Borders to get a FREE 12 oz beverage. This coupon is valid through 6/18.

When Buying in Bulk Backfires

You know people always tell you to buy things in bulk because they’re cheaper. Stores advertise it regularly and companies like Wal-Mart make a killing off of it. Well the problem with the buy bulk concept starts when…

Relationships Kill Your Bank Account

“If you had a girl, you’d have lost half of your bank account right now” Those are the words one of my best friends when I was in college. At the time I wasn’t dating anyone and was talking about this girl I met i…

U.S. Wealth Shrinks $1.33 Trillion

When I read this, I couldn't even picture all the money this recession cost the United States: Via AOL Money: WASHINGTON (June 11) - American households lost $1.33 trillion of their wealth in the first three month…

How to Save Money At Retail Stores

Check out this awesome chart from Billshrink.com on how to save money at retail stores. Which one of these stores do you shop in the most? Have you ever had trouble with their return policy or customer service?…

Are Credit Cards The Only Way To Pay for Things Online?

Over the past few months I've noticed a lot of online vendors have adopted Paypal or BillMeLater method to draw in customers who don't have a credit card. I'm not a big fan of BillMeLater just because they do a cre…

Dell Home Coupon - $100 off the Vizio 37" 1080p LCD HDTV

Yesterday we posted some coupons for Father's Day. Dell.com is offering a $100 off on a 1080p Vizio HDTV. The final price comes out to around $599. Here are some more details. Breathe new life into your TV watchi…

Ways To Save Money While on Vacation

( source) The summer season is right around the corner, a time when many go away on vacation. For those of you that can't afford to go away or are having trouble paying for some of the expenses, the Bargainist is wil…

Woman Loses $1 Million Inside Her Bed

This next story will make you feel very sorry for an old lady, while shaking your head and wondering why she didn't put the money in the bank. Via Walletpop: "According to a story on CNN.com, In Tel Aviv, Israel,…

Let's Prepare The Young'ens For A Sound Financial Future

We had a post a few days ago about kids needing to learn about credit problems while in college. Some of the commenters even suggested that kids learn to manage these problems as early as JHS and HS. I have to agree.…

Surviving a Near Eviction

Since the housing market has crashed, I've been wondering how people living in apartments are doing. Are they being evicted for not being able to pay the rent? I've never been evicted for not being able to pay the…

How To Get The Job

I've worked at Walgreen's for almost a year now, but I just realized how lucky I am to even have a job. I've only filled out one job application in my life, and somehow I got hired. I wasn't desperate, I was just bor…

Coupons For Father's Day Gifts

Father's Day is coming soon (I'm hearing it everywhere), so we'd like to share some coupons that might come in handy if you're trying to get your pops something for Father's Day. It's very easy for me cuz my dad hate…

Why it Will be Impossible to Have a Recession as Severe as the Great Depression

(source) 1. The gold standard has been abandoned. In the past, a dollar was not just a piece of paper, it was also a piece of gold. You could convert it into gold at a fixed rate. Now a dollar is just a piece of…

Smartphone Battle: iPhone 3GS vs Palm Pre vs Android G1

Apple released their new iPhone 3GS on Monday in their annual WWDC conference. Apple is hoping its new device will steal some customers from Palm's latest release, the Pre. Many people are not sure about which phone to…

Birthday Freebies, What Would You Get?

My birthday is rapidly approaching and I've been searching out what freebies I can enjoy for my birthday:Baskin-Robbins: free 2.5-ounce scoop on your birthday; good for one week before and one week after birthday. Sign…

What The Heck is FAFSA?

This morning I was extremely frustrated at my sister and every college she applied to. I was angry at my sister because she's been bugging me to help her with college applications and financial stuff. The schools she…

I'm Paying $4.16 Per Minute For My Phone Service!

Have you seen the T-Mobile commercials lately with Catherine Zeta Jones (Why did she disappear for so long?) offering a guy a mobile makeover? Well if you haven't, here it is: I love this commercial for a number of re…

Should You Ask Your Parents To Pay Off College Loans?

One of the sites we regularly visit, walletpop.com, had a great submitted question. A reader was wondering if they should ask their parents for money to pay off their college loans. The student went on to say that…

What's The Most Amount of Money You'd Let a Friend Borrow?

What's the most amount of money you'd let a friend borrow?

Found A Job But Not The One I Wanted

So, after 4 weeks of searching and complaining, I have finally landed myself a job! I'm so happy because now I have something to do with all my time, AND I get money. It's a waitressing/cooking job a fish and chips…

Is Bartering Making A Return?

Walletpop.com has an awesome post on bartering, the new trend going on due to the recession. According to walletpop, craigslist.org has seen an increase of 100% on their bartering boards. Bartering is great if yo…

Wal-Mart is Expanding: Is it Good For The Economy?

We've had posts in the past about whether or not Wal-Mart is a problem for the American public. Many commenters did not like Wal-Mart for what they do to small communities. But Wal-Mart has been thriving in the rece…

Crazy Coupon Ladies

Ever see those crazy shoppers at the supermarket rummaging through pages of coupons? I can't help but get annoyed as I stand impatiently in the checkout line and the coupon lady takes her time. But maybe those crazy c…

Health Problems Caused By The Current Recession

The recession has been hitting people in the wallet more than ever but that's not the only place where they're hurting. The health of those fired and laid off are hurting just as much. Imagine how those that were fired…

Extreme Optimism: Good for the Psyche but Bad for Business and Your Bank Account

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke as a kid: A few weeks ago Ben Bernanke said he believes the recession will end this year and that we will see growth in 2010. He hedged a little bit but overall he was positive. The problem…

What Season do You Like to Shop The Most For?

What season do you like to shop the most for?

Colleges Need a Mandatory "Finance Management" Class

Everywhere you look; magazine, TV, radio, internet, blogs, they're all giving advice to college students about what not to do after graduation. The most common advice given is, learn financial responsibilty. You…

Money Was Just Lying There

(Source) Over the weekend my little brother decided to have a fit because there "wasn't anything to eat at home" or breakfast. He was just upset because my sister at the last of the cereal. (He wanted a bagel abo…

To Brown Bag Or Not? That is The Question

One of the debates I've been having lately, with myself ofcourse, is whether or not I should start brown bagging lunch. It's the same debate I've had with whether or not I should continue to buy coffee from Starbuc…

Quiznos coupons - 50% off any Toasty Torpedo w/ purchase of same & $1 off

Swing by Quiznos for lunch today for a delicious deal. You'll score a Toasty Torpedo sub at 50% off with the purchase of the same via these printable coupons. In other savings, you can also knock $1 off a regular s…

7 Hacks to Set Goals That Can Save You Money And Increase Your Savings

To make money savings you need something more than to spend less money. How much to save? Where to place them? How can you be sure that it will remain there «spared»? The first step is to set realistic goals, to keep…

Bail the Citizens Out!

I just did a very quick calculation and I am sure this concept will stir quite a lot of debate but it would solve the economic crisis tomorrow. Instead of the 30 plus billion dollars we gave to GM before they slid i…

Breakdown Your Paycheck

When you breakdown your paycheck, where does most of your money go? What does the least amount of money go towards?

Recession, Like What Recession?

A new generation, between ages 10 and 19, has garnered little attention from investment professionals but it should and it will. Everyone focuses on the impact that aging baby boomers are having on society and the financ…

Three Free Summer Weekends at National Parks

Looking to find some adventure this summer? Can’t afford a wild vacation in Costa Rica? If you’re looking for something free to do this summer, consider visiting a local national park. The National Park Service is ope…

How Customer Service Can Save Your Butt

I’m happy to say I am a new proud owner of the Apple I-Phone. As my one month anniversary of having this phone comes up, I was checking out my bill and freaked out when I saw an overage charge of 720 text messages. M…

First Time Home Buyer: What Should We Do?

So, my girlfriend and I are looking for our first place together, we never knew it was so complicated.We're interested in a condominium in a high rise but even in the current market the condo prices are still ridiculous…

How Much Are You Paying For Phone Service?

Recently I've been going over my phone bill, trying to see where I can cut back and if I should change phone plans. Right now I'm paying over $120 as part of a family plan. How much are you paying for phone servic…

Switching Credit Cards For Better Rewards

Yesterday while going over my credit card statements, I noticed that my American Express card wasn't giving me any rewards towards everyday things. It was giving me sky miles. I'm all good for sky miles, but I'm…

Try To Be Cheap This Father's Day, He Doesn't Want Anything Expensive

Father's Day is coming up soon. For many that means another day of gift giving for the dads. One thing that's been clear over the past few years for me is my dad never really cares about getting anything. I thin…

Ways Kids Can Earn Extra Cash During The Summer

We've had a few posts over the past week or so touching on summer jobs. Well we have a wonderful list of things young kids can do to make some extra cash this summer. (For you older kids, you know college students…

Asked Out To Dinner, Who Should Pay?

We had a rousing discussion last night in the Xanga HD (yeah we stay late nights). Over dinner/meeting, one of my co-workers said that she was invited to a dinner with some folks and they ended up making her pay fo…

"Dumbing" Down Your Resume To get A Job

In our last post about summer jobs, TransportPhenomena@xanga left this comment: "Sigh.I just graduated, and find myself in the unemployed category. My college degree, biomechanical engineering, focuses on developin…

Looking for Summer Jobs, How Are You Holding up?

Ah, summertime... for some reason, this summer doesn't seem as calming. My "spending money at school" fund is officially empty, I'm panicking to find a job, and I can only ask my mom to lend me some cash so many times…

How Cheap Is Too Cheap?

When it comes to being cheap, my family rules all. As a kid, I remember my father going from seller to seller to find the best price on a Christmas tree. I would whine and complain and say, "Let's just get one!" anno…

Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Today

Today only, be sure to stop by your local Krispy Kreme doughnut shop to receive a free doughnut of your choice in celebration of National Doughnut Day. Each customer will receive one doughnut. And, just to fill you…

Are There Easy Ways To Cut Back on the Electric Bill?

What are some easy ways to cut back on the electric bill? http://dollarish.com

I Don't Care About Money!

...the above words I've heard uttered by more than just a few people. Now, while I respect that everyone has their respective interests, and that this is a free country, that and you should do what makes you happy,…

Why Warranties Are a Life Saver

I just came back from picking up my Apple Macbook from the Apple store. A few weeks ago, I dropped water on the keyboard and it needed to be replaced (the keys were coming). Going in to the 5th Avenue store, I was…

How Much Money Do You Have In Your Bank Account?

About how much money do you have in your bank account?

Tell Us About A Great Deal You Got!!

Tell us about a time when you got the best deal on something at a store or online. Whether it was paying dollars for a gadget or pennies for clothes, let us know. Let's see who's gotten the best deal so far. I'll…

Gas Prices Increase, Are You Still Driving?

Via CNN: "Gas prices jumped nearly a quarter in the past three weeks, but the trend is unlikely to continue, according to a survey published on Sunday.The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular is $2.30, a…

What Would You Say to Your Boss if You Won The Lotto Tomorrow?

What would you say to your boss if you won the lotto tomorrow? http://dollarish.com

Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, Chevrolet and Now Bankruptcy

What a shame but perhaps this situation was 20 years in the making. I am not sure the government should try and save them but the economy is so bad they may have no choice. "We should have let the market forces work b…

Do you feel Buyer's Remorse?

I regret buying a lot of things. Sometimes it's clothes, other times its gadgets ( I love gadgets). When it's expensive things like gadgets, I use it for a few hours, I get bored and want to return it or want the up…

Are You Frugal? How Do You Do it? Share Your Stories With The Dollarish Community

DollarishHey Frugalists! If you haven't already, please submit posts and vote on your favorite posts for the Revelife frontpage.If you've seen a good post or written something you'd like to share please send it to us.…

How Did You Become So Frugal?

I've asked this question to people many times, "How did you become so frugal?". I'm not the most frugal person in the world so I always like to know how or what inspired others to become a "frugalist". While browsi…

Need A Life Guide? Go To The Supermarket

"I'm going to Path Mark". Every couple of days, I hear my mom saying this, as she makes her way to the supermarket to get things for the day or week. What I absolutely hate about her coming back from Path Mark, (es…

I Still Want To Work Even If I Have Money

(source) As you may have noticed, I've been writing about some discussions I've had with friends about money and work. (I mean what is left to talk about after women, sex and sports?) Yesterday on my way to our ba…

More Recession Sex?

The recession certainly hasn't affected the sexual-accessories business and in fact it may have helped. Data show that such things as his-and-hers lubricants and mass-market sexual-enhancement devices are producing f…

How Truthful Would You be if Someone Asked You How Much Money You Make in a Year?

How truthful would you be if someone asked you how much money you make in a year? http://dollarish.com

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