Fuel Rewards Network – Save Money On Gas

June 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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The Fuel Rewards Network™ program is a free loyalty program that helps you save money on fuel. You’ll earn Fuel Rewards® savings for doing things you already do every day, and you can redeem your rewards at the pump to watch your price drop.

Ways to earn rewards:

  • Shop Online

  • Dine Out

  • Buy Groceries

  • Get eCoupons

  • Shop at Shell

  • FRN MasterCard®

  • Use your MasterCard®

  • Refer-a-friend

  • Buy Gift &  Airtime Cards

Fuel Rewards Network program – which, for a limited time, new Members of the Fuels Rewards Network program receive a 25c/gal New Member Bonus when they link their Master Card

Become eligible for the MasterCard Bonus Offers:
If you’d like to earn Fuel Rewards savings through the MasterCard Grocery Bonus, you’ll need to have a valid MasterCard credit, debit or prepaid card(s) and a participating FRN program grocer’s rewards card linked to your FRN Account. When you shop at a participating FRN program grocery store and use your linked grocer’s rewards card and MasterCard credit, debit or prepaid card(s) as credit, you’ll earn an additional 3¢/gal for every $100 you spend.
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Insurance – Get Covered America

March 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment

With Health Insurance in the news almost every night, why not brush up on your current events and find out what all this talk is about? First up there are a few key points, everyone should have health insurance, enrolling is fast and easy, no one can be denied.

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So how does this new health insurance system work? Well first of all check out GetCoveredAmerica.org for details.  In four simple steps most your questions will be answered.

Step 1) Calculate – Calculate your Cost.  90% of applicants can received financial assistance and this step helps you figure out this all important question.

Step 2) Questions – Frequently Asked Questions, and answers of course.  All those wonderful questions you have sitting at the tip of your tongue and the back of your mind are answered here.
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Top 5 Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund

October 26, 2012 by 9 Comments

Life has a funny way of throwing curve balls when you least expect them. These complications are
common for people all over the world, but many are unfortunately incapable of handling them. An
emergency fund can be tremendously beneficial in helping you handle the many surprises life can throw at you. Consider these 5 great ways to establish an emergency fund and give yourself a sense of security for the future.

  1. Bolster Your IncomeIf your income is too low to make an emergency fund possible, start looking for ways to bring in more money. You might be able to fit a part time job into your schedule, or start selling collectibles that you’ve accumulated over the years. Maybe you’ve been working with the same company for a long time and are eligible for a raise or promotion. Whatever path you take, bolstering your income will make it much easier to start building an emergency fund.
  2. Cut Down ExpensesWe [Read more…]
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Top 5 Tips for Raising Money-Smart Kids

October 24, 2012 by 6 Comments

Our economy is in rough shape; no one can dispute that fact. Inflation is affecting our budgets, prices are rising across the board, and it’s becoming more and more difficult for people to find high paying jobs. You want your kids to be prepared for this world, so start teaching them to be smart with money. Educate your kids using these 5 tips for a thrifty education.

  1. Lead by Example
    The most important thing you can do to teach your kids how to be smart savers and thrifty spenders is to be a good role model. Show your kids how to be financially responsible by setting good examples for them. Be smart with your own money and your kids will pick up on these habits. You are your kids’ first and most important teacher, and the lessons they learn from you will last many years. Kids are very impressionable, so take this time to make a [Read more…]
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Watch It – Teaching Kids to Tell Time (and count money)

September 21, 2012 by 7 Comments

Time is a difficult concept to wrap your mind around. You can measure it but not with a ruler, you can lose it but will never find it. Oh, and it makes your hair grey 😛

When you are having fun it flies, but when you are not it drags on by- and of course it will continue on until…. well…. the end of time. Let’s get all the little guys and gals involved in all the ticking fun with Watch It! The elapsed time clock. This clock will help kids thinking hours and minutes instead of 5 minutes, 5 minutes. The clock itself is big and tough for little kids to play with. It is also well built and easy to use. The stopwatch in the middle tells the difference between the two clock on either side of the apparatus. Both clocks display the clock on both their faces and the numerical display below. This [Read more…]

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Tips For Buying Your First Home

September 14, 2012 by 4 Comments

When you are getting ready to buy your first home, it can truly feel overwhelming. But in today’s market, you can get a lot more for your money then just 10 years ago. Just take a deep breath, and make sure you cross all your t’s and dot your i’s and you will have smooth sailing as you find your dream home.

The next thing you should focus on is paying off your debt. This will not only allow you to have confidence that you can pay your mortgage off each month, but also eliminates expensive credit-card debt. Most people have a higher rate on credit cards then for a mortgage, and it also limits how much you can borrow to buy your home. Make sure that for at least the past year, each and every bill has been paid in full and on time.

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Top 5 Translation Apps for Overseas Travelers

July 30, 2012 by 2 Comments

Being a stranger in a strange land can be fun for a while – right up until you order the
special and wind up with a plate of live squid or you hop on a train to get back to your
hotel and wake up in another country. While most people will struggle to use pocket
translation books (populated by ridiculously tiny print) modern technology can make your
trip a little easier with a slew of translation apps. Here are a few of the best.

  1. iTranslate. Okay, let’s be honest: this app is free to download but a lot of the
    features will require payment (at prices of $0.99 to $1.99 a pop). That said, there is a lot
    to love about this translation application, which features 50 languages (20 of which have
    spoken translation), a dictionary, speech-to-speech mode (handy for conversations), and
    options to save phrases. It may cost you a bit for some of the neat features, but even
    without them you get a basic translation tool that’s better than most of the offerings out
    there.
  2. Word Lens. Many travelers know the frustration of looking at signs in foreign
    countries and having no idea if they’re giving you directions to your hotel or offering you
    a bowl of fried rice. This app lets you take pics of signage in order to have it translated.
    It doesn’t have a lot of language options yet, and although the app itself is free you will
    have to pay as much as $4.99 for each one you download, but the upside is that you
    only need to buy the languages you want to use, rather than shelling out for a program
    that comes with dozens that you’ll never need. And the first time you use it to read a
    menu in France or a train schedule in Spain it will be worth every cent.
  3. SayHi Translate. This app will [Read more…]
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