Tag: Chip’s Money Tips
Sell One for The Old Man
When my dad was in his 30s, he bought a Ditch Witch franchise. He sold construction equipment like bulldozers and trenchers. One day, his...
Miss the Bowl?
Advertising makes us buy things we don’t need – like the Toilet Coffee Mug, Bacon Bandaids, or Gun-shaped ice-cube trays. I say turn off...
Shoeboxed (Update) = Inexpensive Cyber-Bookkeeper
If you are staring at a shoebox full of receipts that you must plow through before doing your taxes, NOW might be the time...
A Solution for Tenants & Landlords
Friends, Renters & Landlords, lend me your ears: Here’s a way for tenants to pay rent on time, thereby avoiding huge late-rent fees. It’s...
The Latte Factor Calculator
My buddy Eric said he doesn’t wanna know how much money he would have if he didn’t buy a shmancy coffee every day. Being...
Ernie & The Steam-Powered Abacus (Free TurboTax)
I don’t “do” taxes. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not pulling a Snipes. I pay them, but hire my bean counter Ernie and his...
Claiming the Unclaimed
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Every January, my annual “To Do” list pops up in my calendar. I simply set it and forget...
Free Papa John’s Pizza Pie(s)
The only thing better than pizza, is FREE pizza. It’s one of my favorite things – right after raindrops on roses and whiskers on...
Mr. Bojangles & The Plastic Jungle
That gift card from your aunt has been sitting on your dresser for a few weeks now. It’s to that restaurant you loved when...
A Playa Can’t Make It Rain If…
A playa can’t make it rain if his grips are locked in a CD. Are you on the hunt for a place to park...
3 Easy Ways to Use Up Small Gift Card Balances
I’ve been known to give Ulysses S. Grant certificates as gifts. Go to the bank. Get a crisp bill. Pop it in the bank’s...
Free $2.60 Starbucks eGift Card via Facebook
Are you a coffee-achiever like Mrs. Olsen? If those nouns sound like gibberish to you, congratulations on being under 30. I’m talking about the...
12 Most Popular Posts of 2012
Well lookie there. It’s 2013. I wish you a Happy & Prosperous New Year!
Thanks to you avid readers spreading the word to your friends,...
I’ll Take “Back That Up” for $20, Alex
Now though Thursday, January 3rd - Carbonite will give you a $20 Amazon gift card if you use my referral link to buy their...
And the Winners are…
Did I say I was giving away three iPad Minis – I meant three Mini Pads. Oops! Boy is my face red. But… I...
UR Points Transfer Instantly to United and Southwest
I have openly admitted to my bromance with the Chase Ink Bold® Business and Chase Ink Plus® Business cards. I'm able to use their Ultimate...
Why I Called…
I usually reserve the use of my phone to win concert tickets, give my political opinions to robots, and to ask strangers if their...
Stocking Stuffer o’ Stock
One of the best gifts I ever received was when I was an ignorant, flat-broke, imbecilic baby. My grandmother gave me some shares of...
25,000 Delta SkyMiles from ONG
If you live in Ohio or know someone who does – listen up. This may be just the thing to keep a long-suffering Brown...
ONE Day Left in the 3 iPad Mini Giveaway!
How often do you get a chance to win something without having to dress up like a pirate and talk to Wayne Brady?
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$40 off Hertz
My writer/comedian friend Tom Hertz had a joke in his act that I always liked: ”I’m no relation to the rental car company unless I’m...
I Love It When a Plan Comes Together!
Carrie wrote: "Six weeks ago, I got the Chase Ink card that you recommended for Festivus. I met my spending requirement and got my...
Is Charity a Good Thing?
Okay, the title was just a grabber. Of course being charitable is a good thing - especially if it will get the guy with...
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