Possible free $15 (if you qualify) + a Few Random Deals (10/30/14)

If you bought a computer in the 2000-2002 time frame, you likely qualify for a $15 settlement.  And a few more random deals ...

EXPIRED: Make that 15-20% off at Sears (and possibly Amazon)!!

If you read my previous blog post and were interested (and/or want to buy more), here's some updated info ...

EXPIRED: Get 10-15% off anything at Sears ... maybe even Amazon, too!?!

Need anything at Sears? Tools, tires, house goods, Lands End clothes? You might be able to get the same 10-15% off at Amazon.com too.  Read how ...

(UPDATED - read if you signed up for this deal) Free Spirit Airlines miles - can use for FREE magazines (good ones) AND/or WSJ newspaper (easy & legit & no credit card required)

This is about as easy as it gets to get some good/free subscriptions, to publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest, the Economist, InStyle, and Golf Digest (and MANY more).  Read on for more details ...

Ever needed a second (or third, etc.) email address? Easy solution if you use Gmail.

Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you need a second personal email address?  If so, and if you are a Gmail user, read on ...

EVER bought a Red Bull? Want to make a QUICK $10?

This one is pretty simple ...

Are you always getting the BEST DEAL on everything you buy???

Let's start the re-launch of my blog with a simple premise.  If you are going to spend your hard-earned money, don't you want to do make sure you're always getting the best possible deal (i.e. - not wasting money)?

As many of you know, I've been a connoisseur of "good deals" for quite some time.  And I love sharing these good deals with my friends, which is one of the purposes of this blog.

Whether it's "deals" or other personal finance (such as travel tips), that's what I intend to share here.  So if you're interested, read on ...

Earn CASH BACK (or other rewards) or REFERRAL BONUSES on everything you buy online!!

You may or may not be aware of websites like FatWallet.com or Ebates.com (or the shopping portals of your favorite airlines), where you get cash back (or rewards) for every purchase that you make online.  If you're not, you should be.  If you're not already, you should be earning cash back or rewards (think of it as a discount) on everything you buy online.

I have to admit that this is not an area I have spent enough time thinking about or utilizing, but I intend to going forward.  What amazes me is the sheer number of these websites out there.  So what should be your strategy for earning from these websites?  Read on ...

Credit Card WARNINGS and Disclaimer

Using credit cards to buy things is a GREAT way to SAVE MONEY (in the form of cash-back or rewards - whichever you prefer), as long as ...

Have a Credit Card STRATEGY!

What do YOU get for buying something on your credit card?  Do you have a game plan?  Are you sure that you are maximizing the value (measured in dollars and/or enjoyment!) that you are getting for using credit cards?  Are you buying everything you possibly can buy on a credit card, to make sure you're maximizing the "free money" rewards they offer?  Intrigued by the questions???  If so, read on ...

My Current Favorite Credit Cards!

There are two primary reasons why I like to use credit cards and now have a decent number of them in my wallet (actually they don't all fit in my wallet anymore!).  The first is the benefit of rewards (or statement credits that are effectively cash-back) earned via spending on the cards (as detailed on THIS LINK).  The second reason is the potential to earn very lucrative sign-up bonuses when you first get the card.  I'll highlight some of my favorite cards here ...