5 Tips to Pay Student Loans off Faster

Posted by BrendaOrtega on January 31, 2012

You just graduated—now it’s time to learn how to be financially responsible

If you are approaching graduation from college or university and worried most about paying back your student loans—you aren’t alone. A great number of American students depend on student loans to pay off their college tuition fees, accommodations and school supplies, such as textbook rental costs. My own student loan amounted to $41,000 when I completed my undergraduate degree in university. You bet I was more concerned with paying back that loan than I was about finding the right job. I made the mistake of taking the first job that presented itself, instead of trying to negotiate a higher salary just because I was happy to earn a paycheck. Looking back now, I wish I had known the following 5 tips for paying back my student loans faster when I graduated: Continue reading “5 Tips to Pay Student Loans off Faster” »

Five Great Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Sports Enthusiasts

Posted by Guest Contributor on January 27, 2012

We all know someone whose entire life seems to revolve around sports.  Between football, basketball, hockey, golf, and every other sport on ESPN and ESPN2 (who even knew there was such a thing as Russian Motoball?), these people just can’t seem to get their fill of sports.  Maybe they like to get outside and muddy it up with a round of soccer or rugby, or even participate in extreme sports like cliff-diving, ice-climbing, surfing, or parkour.  In any case, their love affair with all things sporting certainly makes it easy to find suitable gifts.  The only real problem is narrowing down the possibilities to find the perfect present for Valentine’s Day.  And here are a few that may hit the mark. Continue reading “Five Great Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Sports Enthusiasts” »

Kim’s Tweets of Treats this Week

Posted by ShoppingKim on January 26, 2012

• uDraw Gametablet with uDraw Studio only $27.99 w/Free Shipping! Reg. $79.99 from Amazon http://t.co/Lx8lnuIE 22:27:45, 2012-01-25
• New: New Live Auctions at TopHatter http://t.co/RHe9aZls 22:00:30, 2012-01-25
• New: Shopping For Engagement Rings Is Harder Than You Think http://t.co/88QWwgZp 21:13:05, 2012-01-25
• Kim Recommends: Sears Move & Improve Sweepstakes http://t.co/teO3igEP via @eonlinesweeps 10:30:36, 2012-01-25
• Save $$$ on your prescriptions with the Prescription Savings Club now! http://t.co/mRu92ULB #ad #JointheClub 09:05:49, 2012-01-25
• RT @frugalfocus: Today’s $6 Target Trip by @shoppingkim Daily Best in #deals http://t.co/E1OKbapC 08:32:58, 2012-01-25
• New: Walgreens Prescription Savings Club http://t.co/MPryfGos 03:00:39, 2012-01-25
• New: Guest Post: Five Cheap and Easy Home Improvement Tips http://t.co/65xIc0gg 02:55:09, 2012-01-25
• Updated! FastLine: Buy Now, Pay Later. No Card. http://t.co/eEiS2o4N 18:59:45, 2012-01-24
• Kim Recommends: HSN Customer Choice Sweepstakes http://t.co/LR32XuSG via @eonlinesweeps 16:37:19, 2012-01-24
• Ink Garden $2 Mug: Order your Customizable Mug for just $2. http://t.co/ytfAbUcD 13:48:03, 2012-01-24
• New: Bliss Those Stretch Marks Away http://t.co/DqSaMkZv 13:09:19, 2012-01-24
• New: Plan Ahead: Valentine's Day Gift Ideas http://t.co/ydehyW5J 09:38:00, 2012-01-24
• Buttered Popcorn + Peanut Butter M&M's mixed together = Heavenly Snack 22:28:34, 2012-01-23
• Kim Recommends: Lenovo $50K Instant Win Game http://t.co/5kZzL6eo via @eonlinesweeps 20:30:47, 2012-01-23
• New: Today's $6 Target Trip: 1/23/12 http://t.co/cvgPD4NR via @Target 18:05:06, 2012-01-23
• Request a free sample of #SimplyRight underwear from @SamsClub: http://t.co/m2hPU42b #ad 09:08:09, 2012-01-23
• New: Guest Post: A Financial Guide For First-Time Home Buyers http://t.co/YtiY0eWr 02:52:55, 2012-01-23
• Did you buy a Sunday newspaper today for the coupons?! http://t.co/QRMaD4Ee 13:36:05, 2012-01-22
• RT @theorganicnanny: Non-Toxic Cleaning To Keep Your Baby and Kids Safe http://t.co/QuE7tOEU Thanks! @preemietwins 13:35:00, 2012-01-22
• My $4 pill cutter (for daughter's epilepsy pills) from @Walmart works so much better than the $1 one from @DollarTree #justsayin 13:30:42, 2012-01-22
• New: $5 off Fragrance Stand Coupon Code http://t.co/0rU1IN66 11:43:06, 2012-01-22
• Real-time monitoring of all Deal of the Day sites! http://t.co/NlQhF0UO via @onedayonlydeal 09:25:33, 2012-01-22
• Save $$$ on your prescriptions with the Prescription Savings Club now: http://t.co/mRu92ULB #ad #JointheClub 09:00:54, 2012-01-22
• Kim Recommends: Week of 1/22/12 Wins & Giveaways http://t.co/sKC3PZ8a via @eonlinesweeps 01:22:33, 2012-01-22
• NCAA Hoodies only $19.99! Regularly $50 from Finish Line http://t.co/0brAZnjr 23:07:51, 2012-01-21
• Photos of Japanese Tree Peonies combined with Poetry & Quotations: Free Kindle Book 1/21 until Midnight http://t.co/Br8VobZi via @loxly 12:49:07, 2012-01-21
• Get @RosalindGardner's Super Affiliate Handbook for only $27 today (reg $97) http://t.co/1kthfaXd I recommend it: http://t.co/vpZrbeTa 10:10:45, 2012-01-21
• New: Planning for a Money Crisis at Home http://t.co/7lWdhNYZ 09:28:29, 2012-01-21
• Kim Recommends: Maurices $500 Wardrobe Giveaway http://t.co/JwZnCKkb via @eonlinesweeps 18:51:00, 2012-01-20
• RT @shoeaholics: 6 Ways To Make Sure That Your Running Shoes Last Longer http://t.co/7rgGRAfw #shoes 18:49:02, 2012-01-20
• New: Who else has a Vintage Merlin Game? http://t.co/m9vhXbjP 17:30:09, 2012-01-20
• Free Photo Book: Receive your free Photo Book from Vistaprint. http://t.co/PTajDb7t 08:20:02, 2012-01-20
• Little birds with attitude! Get the book free on Kindle today only 1/20 until Midnight PST http://t.co/thyaHa68 03:20:01, 2012-01-20
• Kim Recommends: Random House Reader’s Circle Sweeps http://t.co/uQ6b8pnY via @eonlinesweeps 20:51:53, 2012-01-19
• Ugh, electricity is going to be out here shortly. At least they gave us enough notice for me to find oil lamp, flashlights and candles. 19:23:07, 2012-01-19
• Nunchuk & Remote Controller Bundle for Wii only $15.52 w/Free Shipping! Reg. $32.99 from http://t.co/7T2hIoiu http://t.co/4s3xNx1O 16:30:20, 2012-01-19
• Free Amazon Prime for Students ($39 value) from Amazon http://t.co/gw1Y0KLe 16:30:20, 2012-01-19
• RT @postyourcoupons: Coupon Daily is out! http://t.co/mWHMv4t8 ▸ Top stories today via @TheReviewWire @shoppingkim @couponteacher 16:20:25, 2012-01-19
• New: Kim's Tweets of Treats this Week http://t.co/hqyNR4OY 13:00:05, 2012-01-19
• Request a free sample of #SimplyRight underwear! http://t.co/m2hPU42b #ad 10:10:58, 2012-01-19
• Save on your prescriptions with the Prescription Savings Club now: http://t.co/mRu92ULB #ad #JointheClub 09:04:56, 2012-01-19
• Vistaprint Free Mouse Pads: Receive your free Mouse Pad from Vistaprint. http://t.co/gYKGSHZA 08:21:02, 2012-01-19
• New 18 point iRazoo Treasure Code: RobLowe http://t.co/m56LkeIX expires 1/20 07:56:46, 2012-01-19
• New: Decluttering for Dollars: Tips and Tricks for EBay Success http://t.co/B4rU6BVG 07:21:12, 2012-01-19