We’ve told you about websites where you can donate your old electronics or better yet, get cash– but don’t be giving away your personal information. You have to remember to wipe your personal information off your phone, laptop, or whatever the appliance may be. You can take advantage of free downloadable programs like Eraser from [...]
What if you have a clunker that doesn’t qualify for the cash, but you aren’t ready to buy a new car? Here’s the best advice to save on your car expenses: car expert lauren fix says check tire pressure once a month, get your battery checked at an auto parts store or service station, and [...]
There’s free help available for people on the job hunt in Pennsylvania–Career Link offices are located in every county, offering free seminars on interviewing skills, writing an effective résumé, and more, plus free computer use. Once you sign up on their website, you’ll be able to search thousands of jobs that are available right now. [...]
There’s help available for parents who know their kids could really benefit from a computer, but just don’t have the resources. Teamchildren is an organization in Audobon, PA that collects, repairs, and distributes low cost refurbished computers to families, schools and organizations. To donate or to apply for a computer you can call 610-666-1795 or [...]
Two freebies: Have a little extra time on your hands this summer, and want to ramp up your knowledge? About U is a website that offers FREE online courses and you can complete the courses at your own pace. There are no degrees or grades but you can have a course sent to you daily or [...]
You knew it was only a matter of time before scam artists found a way to “tweet” money out of people. The BBB is warning people about “make money with Twitter” schemes.They offer people the opportunity to make a lot of money, working fro home, using Twitter. Officials say these fall in line with other [...]
Today we’ll answer a viewer’s question about a website where you can sell or recycle your old gadgets like cell phones and iPods. It’s called gazelle.com. You plug in the make and model of your gadget, and the site gives you an estimate of how much they’ll pay you. They send you an envelope, then you send [...]
Back to school shopping this weekend? Walmart has some hot deals on a few laptops. They’re trying to compete with Best Buy for back to school electronics business, so they’re offering a notebook from Hewlett Packard for $298.
This is the first week of the government’s Cash for Clunkers Program. Here’s how it works- you trade in your clunker and buy or lease a more fuel efficient car. In exchange, you can earn up to $4,500 toward your new purchase. The dealership takes care of the paperwork, but there are some requirements you’ll [...]
If you still need a converter box coupon, they are available while supplies last until the end of this week. You can order two $40 dollar coupons being offered by the government, by calling 888-DTV-2009 or by visiting www.dtv2009.gov. Once you get the coupon, make sure to call your local store to confirm that they’re still [...]
