Bank Errors Too Tempting to Pass Up

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Long before Survivor’s Richard Hatch, those who become accidental millionaires run the risk of ending up in jail. Continue Reading Bank Errors Too Tempting to Pass Up »

Deals of the Week: Jan. 23 – Jan. 30

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January is almost done! Are you keeping your resolutions so far? Here’s some help for that resolution to be better with your money this year! Enjoy. Continue Reading Deals of the Week: Jan. 23 – Jan. 30 »

Weekly Deals for January 14 – January 23

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The fuel prices are on the rise again, forcing us to stretch our budget even more. This means that we really have to make the time to organize and plan out every trip to make it as economical as possible.  Continue Reading Weekly Deals for January 14 – January 23 »

Payday Lenders Get Support

Payday Loans. Cheques Cashed, Landsdowne

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State Sen. Ron Calderon, D-Montebello has been getting a lot of flack because of his pro payday loan viewpoint and commentary in The Sacramento Bee in November. Continue Reading Payday Lenders Get Support »

Trade Extra Pounds for Extra Dollars

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We’re not talking about currency conversion, here either. Continue Reading Trade Extra Pounds for Extra Dollars »

Do You Know Your Currency?

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Can you name the valid denominations of the U.S. dollar bills?  Presently they are as follows: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 plus the $100 bill; however, the list included 5 more denominations at one time. Continue Reading Do You Know Your Currency? »

Deals of the Week January 8-16

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Hope everyone is sticking those new year’s resolutions so far! Most people try to recommit to saving money, and we’re to help you do that!  Continue Reading Deals of the Week January 8-16 »

Her Majesty Is Weather-Stripping Her Palace to Save Money

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The Great Recession has taken its toll on all of us.  Austerity measures can be found most everywhere.  Even Her Royal Highness, The Queen of Great Britain has not been spared by the plummeting economy.  And once again in October of 2010, more cuts and new changes have been put into law. Continue Reading Her Majesty Is Weather-Stripping Her Palace to Save Money »

The Annual National Payday Scholarship Essay Contest

Where are the entries so far?

If this post is the first one you see after clicking, “Read Entries” on the scholarship page, that means there are no submitted entries yet! Which is great news for you! Write and submit your essay soon, and you’ll be more likely to win.

What’s the scholarship about?

The National Payday Scholarship Fund will give $3,000 away annually to the winner of an essay contest hosted on the National Payday blog. Continue Reading The Annual National Payday Scholarship Essay Contest »

Test Positive For Coke Because Of Your Wallet?

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Paper money contains cocaine residue.  Fact.  Don’t rip out your wallet and try to sniff the bills you are carrying.  The amounts are most likely too small.  On the other hand, it may just be enough to grab the attention of those drug-sniffing dogs at the airport. Continue Reading Test Positive For Coke Because Of Your Wallet? »