One of the more interesting places that you can use to create and manage savings goals is SmartyPig. The site allows you to set up separate accounts that you can label for different purposes. These accounts then earn interest, allowing you to have your money work for you while you minutely track progress toward your savings goals. Today, SmartyPig is announcing the introduction of a 12% cash boost program. Here is what a press release from SmartyPig announces about how the program works, and the possibilities:
Now, when customers meet their savings goal they can realize up to 12% in cash …read more

I recently got a new battery for my laptop. I’ve been working without a useful battery for quite some time now. I couldn’t even get all the way through an initial startup without getting a critical battery alert if I wasn’t plugged in. Now I’m happy to say I’ve got a new battery and can truly work wirelessly again.

After checking a variety of websites I ended up at DuracellDirect.com and purchased a replacement battery for my laptop. After receiving my battery, on the paper that was included with the packaging it gave me some tips on prolonging the life of …read more

The other day I was at my resident Blockbuster picking up the newest and hopefully greatest (although not lately) and as I was browsing the candy I overheard something very disturbing.  The rewards program is changing.  That is right, I said changing.  For all those like me that purchased the membership so that you didn’t have to pay the ridiculous rental charges ($4.29 when last checked) get ready to pay those charges when you renew.  Yes they are doing away with the $2.99 a video, but you will still get your free rental Monday thru Wednesday when you rent a …read more