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I made the top 20 in the FNBO challenge!

08.10.2008

Basically FNBO Direct held a competition asking you to make a 60 second video explaining what you were saving for and what obstacles you were facing.

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The worst gift cards to have

07.24.2008

What happens to my gift card if the retailer goes bankrupt? You might have heard about the recent bankruptcies of Bombay, Sharper Image, and Linens-N-Things. Well, I hope you don’t have a gift card for one of them still sitting in your drawer. According to the recent issue of Money Magizine, you are not likely to get anything from them. It is possible that you could get a fraction of what it was worth, but not very likely.

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Digital TV converter coupon

07.03.2008

Just in case you haven’t heard, all TV channels are going to Digital early next year. February 17, 2009 to be exact. So, if you have an older TV, “that is not connected to cable, satellite or other pay TV service,” you will need to take some kind of action to be able to watch TV on February 18, 2009 and beyond. Click here to read more about the benefits and reasons for the switch.

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Why your diamond ring could be a terrible investment

06.29.2008

After spending a good chunk of change on my wife’s engagement ring a few years ago, I was a little bit annoyed to read this article about new diamond technology. … They are so good in fact that the writer of the article went to a jeweler with one of the stones to get an unbiased assessment of the diamond’s quality: …

…I will not be pawning my wife’s ring anytime soon, but it may be something to keep in mind before spending your hard-earned cash on a new diamond.

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Switching to Mac from PC

06.23.2008

I know that the whole “Mac vs. PC” debate can get almost as heated as the Obama vs. Clinton race, but nonetheless I will share my story… I have had PCs since the early 90s and really didn’t ever consider a Mac as an option.

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Online Classifieds: Craigslist vs. Walmart

06.21.2008

Walmart’s new classifieds offer a few conveniences that craigslist doesn’t: Pictures on the results page – so you don’t have to actually click the item to see the picture -Prices on the results page and in the same location – it makes it quick to scan prices for bargains -The ability to refine your search by various criteria – this saves a lot of time if you have something very specific in mind

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Gas prices causing Americans to drive less

06.07.2008

According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Americans are driving less than they did a year ago. In March 2008 Americans drove 11 billion miles less than they did in March 2007. This drop marks the sharpest drop in FHWA history. Apparently the downward trend started in November of 2007 and has continued since. Click on the graph to the the right to see more detail.

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Chevy Volt – the electric car

06.04.2008

Will the Chevy Volt be the first fully functional electric car? GM (Chevy) just announced that they are going to be producing fewer SUV’s and begin production on the Volt. The Volt was a concept car back in January of 2007 that looks like it has made it to the big leagues. The car, “will be powered by a lithium-ion battery that can be recharged either via a regular electrical socket when parked or by an onboard generator while driving.

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1 Year ago yesterday…

06.02.2008

I started ChristianPF.com. I actually would have posted this yesterday, but I forgot about the anniversary. I needed a little reminder – but hey, at least I remembered my wife’s birthday

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Are dollars going to be changing sizes?

05.25.2008

Evidently, there is a possibility. The American Council of the Blind has been fighting with the U.S. government for 6 years about the design of our dollar bills. The Federal Appeals court just ruled that our paper money discriminates against the blind. This very well could force another modification to our bills.

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My economic stimulus check

05.17.2008

Turbo Tax user’s may get a paper check: Why Won’t I Get My Economic Stimulus Payment by Direct Deposit? Just a heads up for Turbo Tax users… I just heard yesterday that Turbo Tax users who checked the box to have the fee taken out of their refund may be receiving a paper check even if their tax rebate was sent via direct deposit. Check out the TurboTax support page about the Stimulus payment for more info… This is a little clip of what it says…

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Best Buy 10% off coupon

04.14.2008

I found this deal today for Best Buy stores – It is a re-useable coupon that works on a whole bunch of products at Best Buy… It doesn’t expire until May 31, 2008 – so you still have plenty of time to use it.

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Get paid from ePinions.com

04.06.2008

ePinions.com is running a promotion to pay users for their reviews. If you write 10 reviews you will receive $10. If you write 20 then you will get $20, all the way up to 100. They also have a $10 bonus for every 10 reviews that are rated “very helpful.”

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Time Magazine: Dave Ramsey

03.31.2008

The March 24th edition of Time Magazine has an article titled, “10 ideas that are changing the world.” I was excited to see that one of them on the list was living within our means. Dave Ramsey was labeled as one of the strong forces creating this change in our time

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