A couple weeks ago, I was looking to interview a reader who sells on the handmade online marketplace, Etsy.com. I was surprised to get over 30 inquiries, and so I made up a short questionnaire to help better understand what it's like to sell goods … [Read the rest]
Sprint Cellular Discounts for Credit Union Members
Posted on March 15, 2010 // 41 Comments
I was browsing my local credit union's website when I saw a banner for discounts on Sprint discount service at CUsaver.com. It advertises: 10-15% off wireless plans Waived activation and upgrade fees You can view the discounted plans and … [Read the rest]
Free Equifax Credit Score Card
Posted on March 11, 2010 // 10 Comments
Don't get too excited. Equifax is offering a free "Credit Score Card", which in reality just gives you a range of what your credit score is. And the score is from their "Equifax Risk Score" system, not a FICO score. (You can still get 30% off a … [Read the rest]
New PineCone Research Application Link (Paid Surveys)
Posted on March 11, 2010 // 4 Comments
Here is an updated application link at Pinecone Research, which is again accepting new members. (May expire at any time, so apply now if you're interested!) Looks open to all, but only one person per household can sign up. Link via Realm of … [Read the rest]
PSA: Monoprice.com Possibly Hacked; Credit Card Data Stolen?
Posted on March 11, 2010 // 24 Comments
Although relatively new, Monoprice.com has quickly become a very popular place to buy cheap but high quality audio/video cables and adapters online. I recommended shopping there if you're trying to connect your laptop to your TV (and maybe drop … [Read the rest]
E-File Your Federal Tax Return Extension For Free
Posted on March 10, 2010 // 7 Comments
April 15th is only a month away, and you haven't started your taxes yet. Time to file an extension! The IRS automatically grants a 6-month extension to anyone who asks. Asking a search engine will often direct you towards websites like FileLater.com … [Read the rest]
Links: Free Online University Courses
Posted on March 9, 2010 // 12 Comments
A collection of links to free educational material online. The amount of information available online is expanding so fast, you can at least explore a new direction without leaving your house. University-Specific MIT OpenCourseware - Free … [Read the rest]
SellBackYourBook.com Review: TextBook SellBack Scam?
Posted on March 8, 2010 // 64 Comments
The other site I used when selling back my old textbooks online was and SellBackYourBook.com. All the websites I used did indeed eventually pay me for my books. Reviews on the Web I did not spend more than couple minutes on this, but a … [Read the rest]
Valore Books Review: TextBook SellBack Experience
Posted on March 7, 2010 // 99 Comments
It's been about a month since I wrote about selling back my old textbooks online. I ended up selling books to two websites, ValoreBooks.com and SellBackYourBook.com. I figured I’d do a quick review of each one, starting with ValoreBooks. … [Read the rest]
Library Sent Me To Collections!
Posted on March 3, 2010 // 22 Comments
People usually agree that checking your credit report regularly is a good idea, but after downloading all my credit reports just now I found out that I had overdue library fees of $40 from my old city and they sent me to collections! I am 99.9% … [Read the rest]
Wanted: Etsy Seller For Interview
Posted on March 3, 2010 // 11 Comments
I've recently been interested in the website Etsy.com, which is an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of handmade items (and craft supplies and vintage items). I know someone who makes some pretty cute baby clothes with hand-stitched animals … [Read the rest]
Ally Bank CDs Offer Protection From Rising Interest Rates?
Posted on March 2, 2010 // 20 Comments
Ally Bank has been making several customer-friendly tweaks to their product line which are worthy of note. First up are two that give you a way to lock in a higher rate, but with a handy exit plan in case rates start rising due to inflation or other … [Read the rest]
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