Update: The Amazon Local portion and the Google Wallet portion of this deal have expired but you can still get $10 free by using my referral link. I just got back from a trip to Dallas and I have to say, that city has got to have some of the worst cab drivers in the […]
How Cheap is Too Cheap?
Ok I’ll be the first one to admit it: I am cheap, there I said it. I think that’s the first of the 12 steps right? Even though I readily admit I’m cheap, I do still spend a ton of money every month. In the average month, my expenses are around $3,000 a month. The […]
5 Ways to Make Buying in Bulk Work For Regular People
The following article is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me. Buying items in bulk is almost always less expensive per unit than buying a single item. But a great deal in bulk is only a great deal if you eventually save money and spend […]
How to Cash in Your Change For Free with a CoinStar Machine
I’m sure you’ve seen CoinStar machines at your local grocery store and some of you may already use their services, but the hefty fee has always kept me away. I typically pay for all my purchases with my Barclaycard, but for some reason I still seem to accumulate quite a bit of change. When I […]
Get a Guaranteed 4% Return on $5,000 thru Sharebuilder
I’m on a quest for higher returns(similar to TFB’s double bond movement) and so far I’ve explored peer to peer lending, binary options & REIT’s to name just a few. There seems to be a ton of ways to earn above average returns but unfortunately, most of them also come with additional risk. I’m looking […]
5 Easy Ways to Save Money Every Month
Today, I have a guest post from fellow blogger Kyle at Rather Be Shopping. Feel free to head on over to his blog after reading this article and check out some of his other posts! Having recently gone through a major blow to my income, my wife and I had to do some serious re-accessing […]
Turbo Tax 2012 Review and Premier/Deluxe Giveaway
I’ve been using Turbo Tax to file my taxes for several years now so I thought it would be appropriate to review their product. Last year, I debated over whether or not to hire a CPA but ultimately decided on using Turbo Tax again. Although my taxes have gotten more complicated over the years, I’ve […]
Save $500 on a New iPhone 5 Through Walmart/Straight Talk
Ever since I graduated college, the one thing I’ve resisted doing on my own is signing up for my own cell phone plan. I’ve been on my mom’s family plan since freshman year of college and I intend to keep it that way. AT&T’s family plan lets you to add a line for $20 and […]
Is Restaurant Week Even a Good Deal?
Have you heard of restaurant week? Most large metropolitan cities have some form of it, but the general idea is that you pay a discounted rate for a three course price fixed dinner at a top restaurant in your city. In San Diego, the options are for $20/$30/$40 dinners at over 150 restaurants. There are […]
December Deals & Steals and a Blog Link Round-Up
I love December for a litany of reasons but my favorite part is all the deals that pop up throughout the month. During the year, I’m pretty good about not buying stuff I don’t need, but come December, it seems like I’m buying something every other day. Sometimes I don’t even know who I’m going […]
Why I Prefer to Make My Own Black Friday Deals
Thanksgiving has got to be one of my favorite holidays. Not only is it centered around giving thanks and spending time with family, but it’s a whole holiday that’s dedicated to food. I plan on spending it with my mom’s side of the family, my dad’s side and my girlfriend’s family, and for those people […]
My Own Price Protection on Southwest Airlines
I’ve always enjoyed flying Southwest, but since I’ve signed up for their rapid rewards credit cards, I fly with them almost exclusively. Although Southwest is far from luxurious, they get the job done efficiently and at a fraction of the cost of other carriers. I work in the aerospace industry so I understand how difficult […]
Save Money on Your Flu Shot This Winter
Ever since I started working in a cubicle environment, I feel like I get sick much more frequently than I used to. Although we have unlimited sick days at work, I don’t like to use them unless I’m truly sick and can’t get out of bed. For all the minor coughs and colds, I’ll still […]
Upgrading Your Smartphone: My Switch From the iPhone 4 to the Samsung Galaxy S3
I’ve had an iPhone for the past four years, but the other day I finally decided to switch to the Android OS and get a Galaxy S3. I was pretty disappointed with the iPhone 5 release, essentially the same phone as the iPhone 4, but slightly taller and skinnier. So far, I really love my […]
Amazon is Now Collecting Sales Tax in California
If you’ve been following this blog, you know how much I love a good deal. So when I finally decided to upgrade my iPhone 4 to a Samsung Galaxy S3, I remembered a tip that Amazon wireless has no sales tax on smart phones. If you’ve ever bought one of these suckers, you know how […]
How to Really Save Money at Chipotle
This post was inspired by an article I read the other day entitled: 15 Ways to Save Money at Chipotle. Now I don’t want to throw another blog under the bus, but man were their ideas lame(google the article title to find it). I’ve actually been obsessed with Chipotle for a while now and I […]
AMEX Twitter Sync Promotion: How I Turned $180 at Best Buy Into $200 in Amazon Gift Certificates
After two years of churning credit cards for sign-up bonuses, I’ve amassed quite a collection of cards. I’m almost embarrassed by how many I now have, but one great benefit of having so many cards is the ongoing promotions. With some companies you might save a couple dollars here, or get a discount there, but […]
A Review of My No Cost Refinance With Amerisave
A year ago I refinanced to a 3.75% 7/1 ARM with Quicken Loans and my experience with them was fantastic. I bought my property almost three years ago and that refinance lowered my payment by $200 a month. I was definitely content, but as I watched rates drop further, I started to think about doing […]
Take Advantage of Credit Card Sign Up Bonuses
I got my first credit card when I was in college and I used it for most of my entertainment(see alcohol) and dining out purchases. Although I was approved for a high limit, fortunately I never carried a balance. After four years, I realized I had accumulated a ton of points. I quickly spent these […]
How I Got My Comic Con Tickets For Free
The annual Comic Con convention was held this past weekend in San Diego, CA. 125,000 comic fans descended on San Diego and it was a pretty cool time to be walking around and exploring the city. I was able to get a Thursday and Sunday badge for the event by planning ahead and I sold […]