Whoa. Check this out:
Steven Ortiz, 17, used Craigslist to trade his way up from an old cell phone to a Porsche. It took him 2 years of bartering like crazy, but it appears that the effort was worth it.
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Jul20 2010 |
From a phone … to a Porsche! |
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May28 2010 |
Commercial Mania
Here’s a list of some other shows and prices for 30-second commercial spots: The Simpsons: $201,920 Two and a Half Men: $226,635 The Biggest Loser: $128,295 So You Think You Can Dance: $132,558 Glee: $127,350 The Office: $191,236 Flash Forward: $175,724 V: $110,450 How I Met Your Mother: $145,106 source: adage.com Happy watching! Nayla |
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May18 2010 |
The “Netflix of Textbooks”
So seriously, file this one away so you’re totally prepared for when you’re off to college – it’s no secret that textbooks are one of the biggest college expenses for students each year. And since college isn’t cheap, you’ll want to know as much as you can about saving money anywhere you can! If you’re not sure about chegg, check out sites like ecampus.com and alibris.com to save money on your books – they often have MUCH better deals than the books sold on campus. Use your book savings each semester to throw into the “paying-off-your-student-loan” fund! Kim |
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Apr22 2010 |
The World’s Most Expensive Stuff
I came across an article listing some of the world’s most lavish and expensive things. This seriously gives a whole new meaning to saving up for the things you want! Here is the list for 2010: Most Expensive Television Most Expensive Cell Phone Most Expensive Car Most Expensive Speakers Most Expensive Guitar Most Expensive Motorcycle Most Expensive Camera Most expensive hotel room Most Expensive Bicycle Most Expensive Ring Most Expensive Private Jet Most Expensive Yacht Most Expensive Chess Set -Nayla |
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Apr16 2010 |
Sweet Prom DressWith prom right around the corner, us ladies can expect to spend anywhere from $150 to $400 for a dress. But for some of us who are on a budget, creativity is the way to go. For Elizabeth Rasmuson from Iowa, that’s exactly what she did to create her dream dress. Check out this video to see how she turned gum wrappers into one sweet dress! To see other creative prom dresses and tuxes, check out the Stuck at Prom Duck Tape brand contest. Any other creative ideas you want to share for prom? We’d love to hear from you! Nayla |
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Apr08 2010 |
Have $1,400… will farm
Happy farming! Nayla |
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Apr05 2010 |
Top 10 Best Selling “American Idols”
I can’t say I’m a huge fan of the show – but a lot of my friends are … so this one’s for you! Let’s just say that if the average price of an album is $10, that translates into a LOT of cash for the idols listed below! Check it out: 10. David Archuleta — 962,000 albums sold 8. Jordin Sparks — 1.2 million albums sold (tie) 8. Kellie Pickler — 1.2 million albums sold (tie) 7. David Cook — 1.3 million albums sold 6. Fantasia Barrino — 2.3 million albums sold 5. Ruben Studdard — 2.5 million albums sold 4. Clay Aiken — 4.9 million albums sold 3. Chris Daughtry — 5.3 million albums sold 2. Kelly Clarkson — 10.4 million albums sold 1. Carrie Underwood — 10.5 million albums sold Surprised? Think this season might have a winner capable of outselling them all? |
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Apr01 2010 |
“Tweet For College” Scholarship Winners have been announced!Our Tweet For College Scholarship has come to a close, and we are excited to announce our winners! Our two $500 Scholarship winners are: Congratulations! Both those finalists and our 3rd winner, Mikayla Johnson AKA @mikky4life each received a $140 scholarship for winning the monthly competition. See all the winning tweets below:
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 1st elements of money scholarship contest! |
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Mar22 2010 |
The $40,000 Video Game
You could buy:
Or, you can save your money and MAKE tons of money in interest. Just saying. |
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Mar01 2010 |
February Tweet for College Winner Announced
Congratulations to Lindsey Watson, the February winner of our Tweet for College Scholarship. She’ll receive $140 and is entered to win one of two $500 scholarships. If you’re a high school senior and want to find out how you can win a scholarship from the Elements of Money, visit the Tweet for College Scholarship website. You have one more month left, so start tweeting. |
