The Money Scrounger

Sticking It to Banks is Fun!

Le Marquis — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:06:46 +0000

Banks are squirming over the loss of their capital to peer lending networks. Learn why it's a good idea to invest in peer to peer lending

Money Saving Tips for College Students

Le Marquis — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:08:21 +0000

Simple money saving tips for college students that will stretch the dollar further and reduce stress between parent and child.

Weird Scholarships Are Waiting for Your Application

Le Marquis — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:31:11 +0000

If you think you can't qualify for college scholarships, think again. Thousands of unique scholarships are available for some of the strangest criteria imaginable.

Why Are Textbooks So Expensive?

Le Marquis — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:44:21 +0000

Have you ever wondered why textbook prices are so high? Find out why and what the student can do about it.

The Cheapest Textbooks – How to Find Them

Le Marquis — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:20:37 +0000

Looking for the cheapest online textbook sources? Here are my suggestions for the best places to find deeply discounted college textbooks.

How to make extra cash recycling your old electronic gadgets.

Le Marquis — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:48:14 +0000

I’d be willing to bet that you have quite a few old cell phones, laptops, or other electronic devices lying around your house and simply taking up space. If you’re like me (a pack-rat) you’ve stashed them away thinking that you might find some future use for them. The reality, of course, is that these electronic [...]

6 Frugal Tips That Will Save You Money

Le Marquis — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:43:24 +0000

Everyone is trying to tighten their belts in order to save money these days and frugal is the new buzzword. But, after so many years of people spending rampantly beyond their means many are finding that they have forgotten or don’t know how to be frugal. So, here are six frugal tips that can help you save more [...]

Get a Peer to Peer Loan with Lending Club

Le Marquis — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:27:49 +0000

Getting a peer to peer loan is a novel way to borrow money, especially considering that fact that banks have been pretty tightfisted with their money lately (excuse me, I mean “YOUR money lately”). While I don’t recommend immersing yourself in debt, there are legitimate reasons for needing a loan – debt consolidation, student loans, business [...]

File your tax return online for free

Le Marquis — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:11:39 +0000

The IRS has now made it much easier to file your taxes online. You can now get your federal income tax return prepared and filed online for free if your AGI is $56,000 or less. They do this through partnering with a number of tax software companies. You no longer have to go out and [...]

Finding Good CD and Savings Account Rates

Le Marquis — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:47:50 +0000

Finding the most competitive CD rates is a time consuming process. Although I think there are better ways to invest your money, such as peer to peer lending, CD’s are still one of the safest places to put your money. Well, traditionally they have been. With the way banks have been lately, who knows which [...]