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How to Do a Phone Interview
2008-04-01 13:21:00
I had my first telephone interview last week and it went well. Actually, it went better than I expected, and I have another one scheduled for this afternoon. Hopefully, the second phone screening will result in me being called in for a live interview. I learned a few things about doing telephone interviews, so I thought ...
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15 Ways to Save Money On Your Cell Phone Bill
2008-03-31 13:31:00
Cell phones. You just can’t seem to get away from them nowadays. It seems that just about everyone in America has a cell phone. In fact, my wife and I use cell phones as our main form of communication. We just don’t have the need for a land line, and not having one saves us ...
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Weekly Roundup - Giveaway Edition
2008-03-30 21:20:00
Hello everyone, it was a busy week here in the Cash Money household… baseball season is starting up, which means it’s time for Fantasy Baseball! I play in a league with some friends from work, but this year I have a new group of professionals I am proud to associate with. Fantasy Baseball - Moneyballers League. ...
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Haven?t Filed Your Taxes Yet? You?re Not Alone!
2008-03-28 12:56:00
Have you filed your taxes yet? I just finished my taxes this week. Unfortunately, the news was not good - my wife and I owe $1,100. But we will get $1,200 for the economic stimulus rebate in May, so that will make up for it. (economic stimulus rebate check schedule) I had a feeling our ...
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Job Searching While Employed
2008-03-27 12:30:00
I began searching for a new job a couple weeks ago, and it has been an interesting experience. So far I have been good about keeping my intentions a well-guarded secret - I have only discussed this with one trusted friend/co-worker. Hopefully, things will remain quiet; I have no desire for management to know I am ...
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Turbo Tax Deluxe Giveaway
2008-03-26 12:24:00
It’s tax season folks, and if you haven’t filed your taxes yet, now is probably a good time to do so! But, if you don’t mind waiting another week or so to file, I have 2 copies of Turbo Tax Deluxe to give away. Unless you are an accountant, use tax software or pay someone! I have ...

I Saved $250 Just By Asking For It?
2008-03-26 11:30:00
I got my cable bill a couple months ago, and noticed my rates were jacked up over $20 more per month. Needless to say, I was less than pleased. In my opinion, no one should have to pay over $100 per month for basic cable and cable internet! So, I did the only thing I could ...

XM and Sirius Satellite Radio Merger Approved - But It’s Not a Done Deal
2008-03-25 12:54:00
Yesterday, the Department of Justice approved the merger between XM Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio. However, this is only the first step before a merger can actually take place. It still needs to be approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The merger was officially proposed over a year ago, but faced several legal roadblocks - the main one being the ruling the FCC gave when they issued XM and Sirius operating licenses. It stated they were not allowed to merge due to anti-competitive reasons. However, the two companies have been losing money for years (have yet to turn a profit, actually), and proposed a merger in order for both companies to survive. They argue they are currently at the point where they need to merge or die. Is the XM-Sirius Merger Good For Consumers? Pros. It will now be possible for subscribers to get access to all the major professional and college sports packages, as well as access to the most popular DJs who are currently locked into exclusive,...
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Would You Like Some Life Insurance With Those Cheetos?
2008-03-24 11:29:00
I went with my wife to the grocery store yesterday, and when we made it to the checkout line, there was a large display selling financial products. I was a bit surprised to see a grocery store selling financial products. I assumed they were there from a third party and the store was paid a fee for setting up the display. But I was wrong. These products were sold by the store under their own brand. Kroger has a finance site where they sell a multitude of financial products ranging from loans (credit cards, mortgages, HELOCs), to insurance (auto, home, renters, life, identity theft, specialty, and even pet insurance), and gift cards. I took one of each of the brochures so I could read them more closely; don’t worry, I will recycle them when I am finished with them. After reading the details, it seems that most of the financial products (loans) are underwritten by divisions of Kroger, and most of the insurance is offered through a third party. My guess is that it is easier to get...
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Weekly Roundup - Happy Easter Edition
2008-03-23 14:21:00
Happy Easter , everyone! I’m away visiting family, so I will keep this short. Cash Money Life’s 1-yr Anniversary! There is still time to enter my one-year anniversary drawing! The drawing ends March 29th and winners will be announced next Sunday. Good luck to everyone who enters! Book giveaway details. Here are my favorite articles this week from the M-Network and around the personal finance blogosphere: Being Frugal - There’s No Shame in Renting. Rent or own? There is no “one size fits all” answer. Gather Little by Little - Extravagant Spending, Is it okay?. Million dollar tour buses with hand cut marble, special lighting displays and more. Very well written article. I’ve Paid For This Twice Already… The Teeth! The Teeth!. Always double check your insurance policy - you might just be surprised (in a good way!). Moolanomy - 7 Key Factors to Build Successful Alternative Income Streams. I love learning about alternative income streams! Mrs. Micah - A Su...
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Increase Your Financial IQ - Book Review
2008-03-21 13:02:00
“One of the greatest failures of the educational system is the failure to provide financial education to students.” Those are strong words, and words I believe to be true. This is a quote from Robert Kiyosaki’s book, Increase Your Financial IQ, and I believe it sets the pace for what this book stands for: Financial ...
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Carnival of Peer to Peer Lending #6
2008-03-20 12:05:00
Welcome to the Sixth installment of the Carnival of Peer to Peer Lending! Peer to Peer Lending, or P2PLending, is a rapidly growing industry in the US, and rightly so. It is revolutionizing the lending and borrowing process between individuals. Anyone with as little as $25 has the chance to play the role of the banker ...
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Happy Birthday, Cash Money Life!!! and a Giveaway!
2008-03-19 11:30:00
Today, Cash Money Life celebrates its One Year Anniversary! It amazes me to see how far this website has come in the last year, and I am very happy to be able to share this site with everyone. Without you, this site wouldn’t even be here! To celebrate, I will give away several books away to ...
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When Will You Get Your Economic Stimulus Rebate Check?
2008-03-18 11:30:00
One of the most common questions I have heard regarding the economic stimulus rebate is “when will I get my rebate check?” Until yesterday, there was no answer. The IRS announced they will begin sending out economic stimulus rebate checks May 2, 2008, and continue through the end of the year. The order checks are sent ...
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How I Earned $4,100 Without Working - The Beauty of Passive Income
2008-03-17 11:30:00
My wife and I are slightly behind on getting our taxes done this year. The good news is that I should be finishing them up this week. One of the things that interested me this year when getting my tax paperwork together was our 1099 forms (for tracking interest, dividend, and other income). The interest and ...
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Weekly Round Up - Prosper Blog Edition
2008-03-16 15:59:00
Hello everyone, I have some exciting news! Starting this week, I will be a regular contributer at the Prosper Blog . This will give me a chance to reach a different audience, and write for a great company. The best part is, nothing on this site will change. Cash Money Life One Year Anniversary: This ...
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New Five Dollar Bill Pictures and Facts
2008-03-14 11:30:00
Yesterday, March 13, 2008, the US Department of the Treasury released the new $5 bills into circulation. The new $5 bills were included among currency shipments from Federal Reserve to banks, which will distribute the money to customers and businesses. People will start seeing these new bills as soon as this weekend. Changes to the new ...
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Which Debt to Slay First? - Reader Question
2008-03-13 12:52:00
I received a reader question last night, and I thought I would address it in the form of an article to share with everyone, and so readers can weigh in with their thoughts. The question deals with the coming economic stimulus check and using that to pay off debts. The reader’s question deals with deciding ...
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How to Prevent Foreclosures - Give More Loans
2008-03-12 12:44:00
I read an interesting article on MSN Money yesterday - Next shoe to drop: Prime mortgages. The article covers the correlation between the housing market, consumer spending, and the economy. Basically, the more often banks foreclose on houses, the less people are willing to spend on consumer items, which further weakens the economy, potentially causing a ...
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What Was Your Dumbest Purchase Ever?
2008-03-11 11:45:00
Debt Kid is running a contest at his blog asking readers this question. He will randomly select a winner to receive his dumbest purchase ever - a Nintendo DS Lite that he bought on a whim and now resents because it represents his momentary lack of self control. What was my dumbest purchase ever? I asked ...
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I am Officially Job Searching
2008-03-10 13:53:00
A couple weeks ago I talked about not being satisfied at work and I wondered if it was time for a career change. In that article, I wrote that I was happy with my coworkers, had a reasonable salary, a good commute, and a few other positive key factors; everything was fine except the actual ...
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Weekly Round Up - A New Member, A Milestone, and Free Stuff!
2008-03-09 23:57:00
A New Member in the M-Network. This past week, the M-Network welcomed Mrs. Micah to join our ranks. Mrs. Micah has a great blog, is a very active participant in the personal finance blogging community, and recently created the Finwikian, a wiki for the personal finance blogging community. Be sure to check out her blog ...
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On-line Savings with Ebates - Plus $10 to Sign Up!
2008-03-07 12:30:00
Ebates is one of the most well known places on the internet to find instant savings for just about anything you are looking for. Not only can Ebates save you money - they will pay you just to create an account! Take advantage of great savings: The process is very easy. First, you sign up for ...
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Free Money with Credit Card Signups
2008-03-06 12:30:00
Many credit card companies offer great sign-up bonuses that almost anyone can use to their advantage. Here are a few offers that can put money in your pocket. Just be sure to pay your card off every month to avoid fees! Anyone can sign up! Some of these cards are business cards, but anyone can sign ...
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Free Bonus Money with P2P Lending
2008-03-05 12:35:00
The person to person lending companies, Prosper and Lending Club are currently offering Bonus money for new customers. Here are the details about how you can take advantage of these deals: Lending Club $25 Sign-up Bonus Lending Club is currently giving people $25 just to sign up and verify an account. The process is easy - simply ...
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ING Bonus Referrals - $25
2008-03-04 12:30:00
ING Direct is an on-line bank that generally has some of the highest interest rates in the country. The good news is, ING is open to everyone, and there are no minimums! If you are looking for a place to stash your cash and earn a decent return, ING is a great place to start. My ...
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Free Money - A Week of Freebies, Bonuses, and Referrals
2008-03-04 02:55:00
I am dedicating this week’s content to giving people access to freebies, bank bonuses, referrals, and other ways to make some free money or get something useful at virtually no cost for you. I only use the word “virtually” because some of the bonuses require you to do something on your end, such as depositing ...
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Free eBook - Money Matters for All Ages (pdf)
2008-03-03 12:30:00
Money Matters for All Ages is a free eBook which is the culmination of work from sixteen different personal finance bloggers who banded together to write a financial guidebook suitable for everyone. The information in Money Matters for All Ages spans all stages of life - from the innocent little infant, to the older retiree, and ...
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Weekly Round Up - Thanks For Visiting!
2008-03-02 15:47:00
February was a very good month for me - personally, professionally, and with my blog. I hope everyone else had a great month as well! Here are some announcements, thank you’s, and great articles I would like to share! February?s top referring blogs: Here are the top 10 referring blogs to Cash Money Life this month. ...
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Salary Negotiation Tactics - Reader Question
2008-02-29 16:35:00
I received a reader question concerning salary negotiation. Here is the answer based on my experience and other readings and discussions. I hope this helps people negotiate a better starting salary, because your salary and ability to create income is your greatest asset. Interesting topic. It’s my experience that the employers ask for the current salary and offer ...
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