Can using coupons become addictive? For one California teen, extreme couponing has become an obsession. What do you think, is extreme couponing good or bad? Check out this trailer for TLC’s Extreme Couponing and see for yourself:
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Oct25 2011 |
Teen Extreme Couponing |
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Oct17 2011 |
Scary Financial Stories
In this special spooky episode, Nikki and Jenny share their favorite scary money stories. From people getting ripped off to online scams, this podcast will surely have you quaking in your boots. Listen now |
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Oct14 2011 |
Your Chance to Earn Music Downloads
Get creative and earn free music downloads. All you have to do is submit a Haiku about money. What’s a Haiku? It’s a three-line poem with 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Here’s an example: Get free music now Your Haiku must be original and should be related to money. Once your Haiku is approved (see rules below), we’ll email you a 3-song PIN code for www.PureTracks.com, where you can choose from more than 3.4 million songs! Haiku for Tunes is valid October 15 to November 30, 2011, or while supplies last! Only one unique Haiku may be submitted per email address. Visit your credit union’s Elements of Money website to submit your Haiku Official Rules: Must be 13 years or older to submit a Haiku. Your Haiku will not be considered if you are under the age of 13. Only one unique Haiku may be submitted per email address. Haikus must be original and written about the topic of money to qualify for the music download code. Haikus containing foul language, copyright protected material or personal information will not be accepted. All entries become the property of Subcat, Inc. Haiku for Tunes promotion is valid October 15 through November 30, 2011, or while supplies last. |
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Sep20 2011 |
How to Pick the Perfect Password
When it comes to protecting your money online, your best line of defense is a solid password. In this podcast, Nikki and Jenny discuss what you can do to create the perfect password. Listen Now |
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Aug17 2011 |
Protect Your Money from Hackers
What’s the easiest way to protect your online accounts from hackers? Be proactive! Jenny and Nikki share their tips for keeping your money safe, even if hackers attack your favorite websites. Listen to the latest podcast now. |
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Jun07 2011 |
Tips for Your Next Garage Sale
Want to make a few extra bucks? Have a yard sale! In the latest Elements of Money podcast, Jenny and Nikki share their tips for a successful yard sale. Who knows, you may make more money than you expect just by selling stuff you no longer use (or need). Listen to the podcast now. |
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May16 2011 |
Playstation Network Appreciation Program
In our last post, we talked about things you should do to protect your identity and account information if you belonged to Sony’s Playstation Network. The good news is that the Playstation Network is back online. Just a reminder: if you haven’t already changed your password, do it ASAP! More good news: Sony is offering a bunch of free stuff as a way to say “sorry” for going offline. All PlayStation Network customers can select two games from a pre-selected list of five games. The games will be available for 30 days after PlayStation Store is restored and can be kept forever. In addition, Sony is offering 30 days free PlayStation Plus membership for non PlayStation Plus subscribers. Existing PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive an additional 60 days of free subscription. |
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Apr27 2011 |
The Playstation Network Hack: What Should You Do?
(photo by animaster) Sony announced that 70 million Playstation Network (PSN) accounts have been hacked. If you have a PSN account, Sony is saying that it’s possible that your personal information may have been accessed including:
It is also possible that your profile data, including purchase history and billing address, and your PlayStation Network/Qriocity password security answers. But wait, it gets worse. Sony is also hinting that credit card information may have also been stolen. So what should you do if you have a Playstation Network account? Here are a few tips:
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Apr14 2011 |
What Does it Mean to Be a Credit Union Member?
Jenny and Nikki just wrapped up the latest Elements of Money podcast, titled “What Does It Mean to Be a Credit Union Member?” In the podcast, you’ll hear how young people across the country answered this question … via Twitter. We’ll share their tweets and uncover the mystery of credit union membership. Listen to the podcast now. |
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Mar18 2011 |
2011 Tweet for College WinnerThanks for all the entries in this year’s Tweet for College Scholarship Essay. We had participants from all across the United States tweet what it means to be a credit union member. We had nearly 50 entries this year! So who submitted the winning tweet? Dillon Arnold!
THANK YOU for allowing me the opportunity to further my education with your assistance. It will be money well spent! #elementsofmoney
Congratulations to Dillon (@MajorAvenger) who received $1,250 in scholarship funds for this winning tweet:
Being a credit union member means achieving my financial goals with a safe, secure family-oriented institution. IT ROCKS! #elementsofmoney
Many congrats to our runners-up and thanks to all who participated. Make sure to check back for our next scholarship contest. And for more information on money and college, check your credit union’s Elements of Money website. |
