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Use Ebates For Free Cash Back and Get A FREE $10 Cash Back

Last Updated: October 6, 2021 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner -

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I’m all about finding good deals online and that is why I am publishing this Ebates review for all of my wonderful readers.

One thing I do to try to squeeze some more money back into my pocket is by using Ebates (hence this Ebates review). Sometimes I forget to use this website, and I often hit my head on the wall when that happens.

Ebates gives you FREE money for shopping.

Today we will be talking about what Ebates is, how you can save money by using Ebates, and whether or not Ebates is a scam (it is not – I promise). I’ve already received quite a good amount in cash back and it’s super to do so!

There are a lot of cash back websites out there, but with a quick cash back comparison, Ebates.com is the best cash back website.

Click here to sign up for Ebates, and when you spend $25 online, you will then receive a $10 cash welcome bonus as well!

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How To Not Break Your Budget When Mattress Shopping – ZZZ Sleep Products Review

Last Updated: July 17, 2018 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 39 Comments

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Hello everyone! Welcome to my ZZZ Sleep Products review. I have a coupon code at the end if you are interested 🙂

When we bought our home together a little over 5 years ago, we were on a strict budget. We bought our home when we were just 20 years old, so we didn’t exactly have a lot of money to spend on furnishing our home.

One thing we decided was to buy a new mattress and box spring. We ended up finding one and it was the cheapest mattress set we could find at the store. We made several mistakes with that purchase, and we ended up buying a mattress and box spring for around $400.

We thought that was expensive and that the purchase of a mattress wasn’t a big deal. So we went the cheap, basic mattress/box spring route and just chose the cheapest one we could find at the furniture store.

BOY was that a mistake. We often complained about our backs hurting, we never felt like we got a good night’s sleep, and occasionally we felt like the mattress was jabbing our sides. [Read more…]

My Review of Uber and How To Get Your First Ride For Free

Last Updated: July 9, 2018 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 37 Comments

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I took my very first Uber ride in September when I was at a financial blogger’s conference. I received a free Uber ride through an Uber promo code (similar to the free Uber coupon code that I give you at the end of this post), so I figured I would use it since it was free and I needed a ride.

If you’re wondering the answer to any of the questions below, the answer is yes!

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As a little backstory: When I was in New Orleans, I had really bad luck with two taxi drivers there. I’ve taken taxis several times before and I know how to correctly use them, so it was frustrating to have so many problems.

After the problems I experienced, I decided to use my free Uber coupon code. I was a little nervous since I was completely new to Uber.

Well, my first Uber trip turned out well. He took me directly to the FinCon hotel with no problem at all, he was polite, he was friendly, and his Uber car was very nice and clean.

Because of how well my first Uber ride went, I highly recommend their service when you need a ride somewhere and that is why I created this Uber review.

If you are looking for a cheap taxi ride, I have a coupon for $20 off your first ride through Uber. The Uber coupon code is “kimmies8″ and you will get $20 off your first ride. If your ride is $20 or less, then your ride will be absolutely FREE!

Here are some common questions that you may be wondering right now about Uber: [Read more…]

How To Start a WordPress Blog on HostGator

Last Updated: December 7, 2014 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 61 Comments

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Nearly every week, I receive an email from a reader asking about how I gathered the motivation to start and maintain a blog (questions related on how to start a WordPress blog on HostGator as well). The very first thing you need to do is to START the blog you want. You won’t know if you like blogging or if you hate it unless you actually start one.

Personally, I didn’t know if I would like blogging. I threw myself out there and before I knew it, I was addicted to it. I love blogging and everything that goes along with it.

As a little side note: Yesterday, I published a post about how it’s been one year since I left my day job for full-time freelancing. If it wasn’t for blogging, I honestly do not think any of this would have been possible. [Read more…]

How Your Credit Score Affects Your Life + Credit Sesame Review

Last Updated: July 18, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 57 Comments

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The finance world seems to be divided on the topic of credit scores (even if there are free credit scores) and their importance.

Some are all about using their credit to their advantage, whereas others do not care about their credit history at all and think it’s unnecessary and evil.

I’m on the pro credit side. I think your credit history can be used to your advantage, so why not work to improve it?

Plus, you can check your credit score for free. Just click here to find out what your credit score is.

As a background for why we care about our credit right now: We are in the very beginning stages of buying a new home. Since we are both self-employed, obtaining a mortgage is a little more difficult. Having a great credit score is one of the areas where we will be analyzed. We also care about our credit because we like to use credit cards with great rewards programs.

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Saving Over $2,000 A Year With Republic Wireless Review – How Much Money Could You Save?

Last Updated: October 22, 2020 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 83 Comments

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Have you ever heard of Republic Wireless and their cheap cell phone plans? If you haven’t, you definitely need to continue reading this Republic Wireless review, especially if you are paying anything over $50 a month for your current phone bill.

I first heard about Republic Wireless last summer when I was reading a Republic Wireless review on a possible cheap cell phone plan. I was shocked by how cheap their prices were, and they’re even cheaper now.

We spend around $25 a month on each phone from Republic Wireless and it comes with unlimited talk, text, and wi-fi. There are even cheap cell phone plans as low as $15 a month.

Yes, FIFTEEN DOLLAR CELL PHONE PLANS!

This is much better than the $225 we used to pay for our phone service each month through AT&T.

Yes, this is an affiliate post by the way. If you are interested in skipping my review but you want to try Republic Wireless right at this moment, please click on my affiliate link. It’s very appreciated and it helps me create other reviews just like with this Republic Wireless review! 🙂

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How To Start A WordPress Blog On Bluehost

Last Updated: November 24, 2021 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 724 Comments

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Today, you will learn all about easily creating a blog on your own and how to start a WordPress blog. Blogging is what changed my life and allowed me to make thousands of dollars a month, all by doing something that I love. Plus, you can start a money-making blog for just a few dollars a month! Below, I have included discounted pricing that I personally negotiated with Bluehost so that all of you can start a blog for cheap. You will also receive a free blog domain through my link too. Act quick though because I’m not sure how long these low prices will last!

Disclosure: I am an affiliate for Bluehost, and will receive a commission if you sign up through my referral link. This is at no additional cost to you, and you will get great pricing and a free domain name through my link.

Click here to start a blog on WordPress, then use the tutorial below for the easy directions.

If you’re looking to start a WordPress blog for cheap, then choosing Bluehost for your hosting needs may be your answer. Bluehost is a great web host and I personally have had a great experience with them.

Blogging has been one of the best things ever for me. As you can tell from my business income reports, I now make over $100,000 a month from my blogging-related services. I earned over $979,000 in one year through blogging, over $1,500,000 another year, and over $1,600,000 in another.

I am able to work from home, I can travel whenever I want, I have a flexible schedule and more. I am absolutely loving life and I can’t believe how much my life has improved in just the past few years.

Anyone can make money with a blog, and I was able to make the money back that I paid for blog hosting very quickly. It is well worth it to pay for blog hosting and I’m sure you will be able to make your money back quickly as well. [Read more…]