tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291Sat, 05 Oct 2024 03:29:36 +0000Free StuffSpending WiselyWebsitesNYCSavingsGoalsCreditInvestingReferralsRetirementCalculatorsCareerKidsTaxesCarnivalsBlogginghttp://mypfblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (WH)Blogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-3237669767878399637Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:03:00 +00002009-06-17T01:10:34.767-04:00Free StuffNYCActivities include:Complimentary Strawberries and Cream: Stop by our carts for a traditional Wimbledon treat distributed between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily.For more info...http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/nyc-on-cheap-what-to-do-hsbc-presents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-8414021579004182900Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:48:00 +00002009-06-06T14:28:19.804-04:00SummerStage '09 is almost here...Some events are ticketed, some are not.Some require a modest fee or donation, most do not.Actually, most events are FREE.Check out this summer's events now!http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/summerstage-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-5059233877521189712Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:09:00 +00002009-06-06T14:15:23.144-04:00Free StuffNYCEvery Monday night, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, the YWCA of Brooklyn offers a free yoga class, with mats provided. What do you need to do?Call Marie Guillaume to reserve your spot (718-875-1190 ext. 290);Wear comfortable clothing; andArrive approximately 15 minutes before class stars. Class is located at the YWCA of Brooklyn, on the 8th Floor of 30 Third Avenue (at State Street) in Downtown Brooklyn.http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/free-yoga-classes-in-brooklyn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-4899201263439188472Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:56:00 +00002009-06-01T22:05:14.826-04:00Free StuffNYCWebsitesFree downloads of podcasts showcasing NYC sites that have been made famous in films and on TV are now available! Courtesy of the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, these hour-long podcast tours highlight the significance of each site & start downtown, in places like Tribeca, City Hall, and Battery Park. Click for more info and/or to download.http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/free-nyc-walking-tours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-4994068584281989773Fri, 22 May 2009 03:15:00 +00002009-06-17T01:11:22.037-04:00Free StuffNYCFounded after September 11th in an effort to revitalize Lower Manhattan, the River to River Festival is now in its seventh year. The festival runs June through August, featuring free performing arts events at a number of locations downtown, including:Battery Park;Castle Clinton; The Elevated Acre at 55 Water Street;Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts;One New York Plaza;Rockefeller Park;http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/river-to-river-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-4582595331543109637Thu, 21 May 2009 12:58:00 +00002009-05-21T23:35:38.898-04:00Free StuffNYCNow through September 30th, the second annual Bike Around Downtown program is officially ON!What this means: Registered members (it's free to join) can pick up a free rental bike at the Bike & Roll kiosk at the South Street Seaport for a free three-hour session, courtesy of the Downtown Alliance. Bikes can be returned back to the Seaport kiosk, or at Bike & Roll kiosks on Governors http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/bike-downtown-manhattanfor-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-2913240936823827555Wed, 20 May 2009 01:59:00 +00002009-05-19T22:16:35.631-04:00Free StuffWebsitesEvery once in a while, I check quamut.com to see about the free how-to guide. They started out as a daily freebie, but have since changed to a weekly guide. Still, I've chanced upon a variety of topics, ranging from stargazing to bbq grilling (this week's topic, and just in time for Memorial Day!). And should you find a topic of interest to you, you can opt to read online and/or download the http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/quamut.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-3258697185247079907Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:42:00 +00002009-05-21T23:37:52.459-04:00Spending WiselyWebsitesI ordered my very first photo book recently as a memento for a good friend, and managed to get a great deal: it was FREE. (Plus $7.99 for shipping via UPS Ground, of course.) That's a $9.99 value, folks. How did I do it? I clicked through this link to get a discount code, downloaded the Picaboo software, and put together a 20-page softcover book containing 60+ images. Production time is 3-5 http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/free-photo-book-picaboocom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-7622183159512788898Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:11:00 +00002008-12-29T12:24:59.859-05:00SavingsI recently transferred my savings (aka "My Freedom Fund") into my HSBC online savings account. The 3% APY was attractive, but the deciding factor was WaMu's way of doing business. Instead of receiving a rate change notification, I would log on to check my transactions sporadically & find that WaMu's savings rate had decreased. Every time. My formerly trusty savings account at WaMu (newly http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/goodbye-wamu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-7377068336527951902Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:46:00 +00002009-01-11T17:56:04.221-05:00Spending WiselyWebsitesI discovered Seamless Web through word-of-mouth back in October, and found a $5 coupon on retailmenot.com to get a Salmon Deluxe sushi lunch for $8.12 - tip included! In fact, the site offers all new users $5 off for trying Seamless (coupon code: SWNEW).Currently, Seamless is available in a few locations:San FranciscoLAChicagoHoustonWashington, D.C.PhiladelphiaJersey CityBostonNYCRye Brook, http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/seamless-web.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-2471919212450571063Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:34:00 +00002009-01-11T18:04:15.036-05:00Spending WiselyWebsitesI recently clued Mom in on how quick & simple it can be to save whilst shopping online. A few easy steps that are so easy, even my mom will use it. In fact, it saved her $28 on a pair of shoes that she'd spotted in-store at Naturalizer for $79 - needless to say, Mom is now convinced this is well worth her trouble.Step 1. Shop at desired retailer. (For shoes & apparel, I'd recommend http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/quick-simple-online-shopping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-2213150658546328331Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:01:00 +00002008-06-21T12:28:43.320-04:00Free StuffNYCHit up my first Summer Stage outing of 2008 last night. Entitled "Comedy Central Park," the show featured popular comedians Stephen Lynch and Mike Birbiglia. Good times had by all. Check out upcoming Summer Stage dance, music, lit events!http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/nyc-on-cheap-what-to-do-central-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-5053003911493619736Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:29:00 +00002008-06-06T19:37:57.281-04:00Spending WiselyWebsitesI took TimeOut New York's quiz about being cheap, and my cheapness quotient is 15:How do you score?http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/whats-your-cheapness-quotient.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-4659508039263563930Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:21:00 +00002008-06-02T16:43:04.922-04:00GoalsWebsitesI took a short MSN Money quiz, and got these results:...which conclude that I'm 40% Saver, 20% Idealist, and 10% Empire Builder. (I'm really not sure what happened to the other 30% myself.) And I'm so glad that the test reflects that I'm primarily a Saver, because at this juncture, I've just been trying to save money and acquire income-producing assets, like stocks and bank CDs. I had wished thathttp://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/quiz-what-is-your-money-type.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-2267126008728836766Thu, 29 May 2008 02:10:00 +00002008-05-28T23:28:01.880-04:00Spending WiselyTaxesAfter spending $42,000,000 to send taxpayers like me:a notice/letter citing how George W. Bush & Congress decided that I deserved an economic stimulus check; anda notice to let me know that my check would be arriving within two weeks of the notice I was reading...the powers that be finally sent my economic stimulus check last week. It has since been deposited into my savings account, and http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/taxes-etc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-8824269111066577699Wed, 28 May 2008 18:11:00 +00002008-12-26T12:08:53.045-05:00NYCSpending WiselyThe NY Times had an interesting article about "making it" in NYC on starter salaries this week. Some of the interviewees describe how they cut back on their spending by skipping dinners or taking on extra roommates, and I realized how lucky I am to have my parents who live in NYC. I get all the benefits of living in NYC whilst saving on rent and having more than 3 square meals a day. But what http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/starting-salaries-new-york-tastes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-3291520736336742431Tue, 27 May 2008 21:15:00 +00002008-05-27T17:42:36.872-04:00CareerFree StuffNYCThis one's for the NYC residents. Should you ever find yourself in need of a spot of career counseling, the Brooklyn Public Library has a program called Skills Training & Employment Program (STEP) that will set you up with a career advisor who can help you "develop a personalized career plan" as well as help you with:workshops in resume writing, interviewing and more;preparing for career http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/brooklyn-public-librarys-step.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-3843529089835041516Tue, 27 May 2008 20:47:00 +00002008-05-28T11:04:29.618-04:00Free StuffNYCWebsites Every month, Target sponsors First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum. To start, visitors are greeted warmly in the sculpture garden by music that demands acknowledgement. Even if you're only comfortable swaying or tapping your foot, be assured: the music will move you. Literally.Target First Saturdays offer a variety of quality programming, all for the price of standing in line at the http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/target-first-saturdays-brooklyn-museum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-880975180826432662Tue, 27 May 2008 20:09:00 +00002008-05-28T11:10:24.356-04:00CalculatorsCareerCreditGoalsInvestingRetirementSavingsSpending WiselyDuring my blogging hiatus, my life has encountered a few changes. One major change being that I'm now 2 months into my new job in - can you guess? - publishing! (See long story here & mid-way report here.) Having taken into account the state of starter salaries in the publishing industry (dismal), I've also kept my seasonal job. And if I may confess, although 6-day weeks have become typical http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2007/05/what-is-financial-planning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-5389009299593545669Sat, 24 May 2008 11:50:00 +00002008-05-27T17:11:37.090-04:00Free StuffNYCEvery year since 1978, one special June evening finds revelers celebrating the Museum Mile Festival. Dubbed "New York's biggest block party," the festival spans 5th Avenue, including renowned museums from the Met at 89th, to Cooper-Hewitt (on 91st), to El Museo del Barrio on 105th.For three hours only, join children wielding street chalk, and professional musicians & dancers as they enliven http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/walk-museum-mile-on-june-3rd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-6837533407827509073Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:55:00 +00002008-05-24T07:50:02.736-04:00Free StuffWebsitesApparently, I'm a cat that got the cream. I was able to download Suze Orman's Women & Money for free on February 14th, courtesy of Oprah. Unfortunately, the download was only available for 2 seconds days, and what I've been hearing is that a number of people downloaded incomplete files...if they managed to download anything at all. How lovely. For Suze Orman, that is. Because the Midas http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/free-orman-book-from-oprah.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-6975877476782276193Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:20:00 +00002008-01-16T12:56:28.096-05:00Free StuffWebsitesThis Sunday past, on January 13, 2008, I was able to record the first of six film adaptations of Jane Austen's novels, Persuasion. It's a story of second chances between Anne Elliot (Sally Hawkins), the second and only sensible daughter of a spendthrift baronet, and Frederick Wentworth (Rupert Penry-Jones), the now-successful lover whom she was persuaded to spurn eight years prior.PBS will be http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/jane-austen-on-masterpiece-classic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-5837806385286467640Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:00:00 +00002008-01-16T12:53:46.894-05:00Free StuffNYCIf you've ever walked three to five city blocks in Manhattan, you may have noticed a yellow kiosk or two holding booklets for Gotham Writers' Workshop. GWW offers free hour-long classes at area bookshops - from Strand to McNally Robinson, to B&N - for writers of humor, fiction, and non-fiction.For a free class near you, see their online schedule.http://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/free-writing-classes-in-nyc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-8304773644650243320Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:04:00 +00002008-01-14T10:11:14.084-05:00CreditNYCI've never been so glad for my propensity to read every advert in the train station and on the side of every bus!Chase Bank is currently holding a promotion that will pay $10 cashback per $150 spent on any non-PIN transaction at an MTA Metrocard vending machine or in any of the city's hundreds of yellow cabs. Chase will count every dollar spend between January 1 and March 31, 2008, no matter whenhttp://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/chase-gives-nyc-commuters-cashback.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34092291.post-6629758546842677203Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:16:00 +00002008-01-19T11:42:20.359-05:00CreditPro's:Approved instantaneously$50 cash back with first purchase3% cash back on purchases in 3 top-spending categories:Things to Watch:Timeliness of creditHow stores are classifiedTO APPLY: www.chasefreedomnow.comhttp://mypfblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/chase-freedom-card.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (WH)0