Last month was National College Savings Month, so I’m a bit behind, but I wanted to share with you an awesome sweepstakes that will help families kickstart their college savings. Right now, Upromise by Sallie Mae, is giving away a $150,000 scholarship as well as other prizes. All you have to do is make [...]
The Best Deals in Personal Finance
Don't let deal of the month fool you - I only highlight the best deals possible here. When I think there's value, I share it. That's why sometimes I post multiple deals per month, and sometimes we go several months before another deal pops up. Keep your eye out for these great deals.
Back to College $200 Amazon Giftcard Giveaway
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It’s almost that time of the year, when college students around the country will be going back to school. As I’ve mentioned a dozen times, school supplies and other essentials are just getting more and more expensive every year. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Just check out my College Budget Woes. To us [...]
5 Ways To Find The Best Deal on Something You Want
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Getting a good deal on something I want is a MUST for me. This is especially true since I do follow more of a no budget philosophy instead of a regimented, “only spend X amount on food” each month type of philosophy. But just because I don’t budget doesn’t mean I want to overpay on [...]
The College Investor Summer iPad Giveaway
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Happy July! By now, all the college investors should be enjoying summer vacation, and everyone else is feeling the summer doldrums. I wanted to spice up the month of July here at The College Investor with an awesome giveaway to perk up everyone’s summer. That is why I am giving away a brand spankin’ new [...]
Announcing The College Investor Super Fan
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Thank you to everyone who participated in The College Investor Super Fan contest. There were over 100 entrants who promoted this site in so many ways, I couldn’t believe it! But to what really matters: who wins the $300 and title of The College Investor Super Fan? The winner is chaimaa! Congratulations and thank you for [...]
eCampus Textbook Rental Review
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The following is a review of eCampus.com, which is a site that allows you to rent, buy, and sell back your old textbooks. If you know me, you know I’m all about the cheap deals. When I was in college, I always bought the cheapest book (used, or searched online for the best deal). Textbook [...]
Free Stock Alerts From Jim Cramer
I love free stuff. I also love free stock market tips, especially from pretty smart guys like Jim Cramer. Right now, Cramer is giving away free trials to his Action Alerts Plus trading portfolio. This is essentially inside access to what Jim Cramer and his team are doing in the market at any given minute. [...]
Where To Get The Cheapest iPhone
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Apple’s iPhone has been one of the most sought after mobile phones for years now. It is one that can comprehensively combine all of your mobile needs in just one neat device – in a simple yet sleek manner. Undoubtedly, a lot of people want to get one for themselves. Moreover, the recent passing of [...]
Discover Student Card – $150 Restaurant.com Gift Card Bonus
Yes, I know I have really been hyping up the Discover Student Card lately – but it is because they are offering so many great deals to college students right now – especially with cash back rewards. As long as you use these cards responsibly, they are a great way to spend and earn some [...]
New Coupon Site: Coupon Chief
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If you have followed my site, by now you know that I love finding a great deal. One of the best ways to get a great deal online is to use an online coupon code. There are several sites that offer this, but I just discovered one worth mentioning: Coupon Chief. I really like this [...]
Discover Student Cards Offer 0% APR Specials
If you are considering getting a student credit card to build your credit, you may have noticed how hard it is to get one with a good rate and rewards. That is why I was excited to find the Discover Student Open Road Card. This card is not only designed for students with little or [...]
Another Great Deal Site
So, I feel like I have been on a deal kick lately, but that’s okay. I want to highlight some of the best places to find great deals online. My wife was looking online last week for some new clothes, and wanted to buy some stuff at Gap. I told her that she should Google [...]
Want a Discount? Check Out PromotionCode.Org
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The other day I was looking to upgrade my old QuickBooks Pro 2007 to QuickBooks Pro 2011. For those of you who use QuickBooks, you will understand why. If you don’t use it, you should really consider using it for your small business accounting needs. It puts everything together in one simple, easy to use [...]
College Investor Weekly Round-Up
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Another week has gone by, and it is now February…where is 2011 going? Anyway, I thought it would be fun to share this follow-up to my Free TurboTax 2011 Deluxe Giveaway. Andy from the Tight Fisted Miser sent over this picture of himself with his prize! Thanks Andy! I also want to thank Invest it [...]
College Investor Weekly Round-Up: Thank You and Free Stuff
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In this week’s College Investor Round-Up, I wanted to first start off with a thank you to the several sites that linked into my posts over the past two weeks. Last week, Suba’s guest post about 5 Ways Facebook is Costing You Money really caught some readers attention. Thank you Suba at Wealth Informatics for [...]
