More Money, More Opportunities
On July 11th (7/11), 7-Eleven, Stripes, and Speedway stores are offering a free small Slurpee to celebrate Slurpee Day. This year, they’re introducing “Tongue-toos,” Slurpee-activated temporary tongue tattoos. Customers can also join the 7Rewards program for a chance to win $5,000 and receive a coupon for another free Slurpee.
Credit card churning is a strategy of opening new credit cards for their signup bonuses (cashback, points, or miles), then closing or downgrading the cards. While potentially lucrative, it requires organization and financial discipline to avoid negative consequences like credit score damage, surprise fees, and being banned from future perks. Responsible churning involves researching offers, spacing out applications, meeting minimum spending requirements, and paying balances in full to avoid interest. Banks have anti-churning policies, such as Chase’s
The article suggests numerous low-cost business ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs, primarily online services like freelance writing, virtual assistance, graphic design, bookkeeping, and online tutoring. It also lists options requiring a small investment, such as house cleaning or photography. The piece emphasizes starting as a side hustle, utilizing platforms like Upwork and TaskRabbit, and eventually scaling the business with reinvested earnings and professional branding.
Food prices are projected to rise moderately this summer, with a cookout for 10 expected to cost around $70.92 – a slight decrease from last year. To save money, consider utilizing a slow cooker for cheaper cuts of meat, growing your own herbs and vegetables, preparing freezer meals, hosting potlucks, making your own salad dressings, and buying vegetables with longer shelf lives. Other tips include taking advantage of free grocery pickup, joining store loyalty programs, incorporating meatless meals
To potentially lower car insurance costs, it’s essential to actively seek out and ask about available discounts. Many aren’t applied automatically. Some common discounts to inquire about include those for low mileage, usage-based insurance (tracking driving habits), affiliations (employer, AARP, etc.), completing a defensive driving course, paying premiums in full, and opting for paperless billing with auto-pay. Regularly shopping around for rates and re-evaluating eligibility for discounts is also recommended.
