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Go Bowling For Free Today!
This weekend might be all about Labor Day, but it's still National Bowling Week, which could work out for anyone who wants free entertainment today. Download a coupon to bowl a free game (good Sept. 5 only) and take it to an alley near you.
Three Bank Accounts Might Be Better Than One
Is three the magic number? Money magazine is encouraging its readers to find a budget style that sticks, and one of the options is a bank account trifecta. The accounts include two checking and one high-yield savings.
11 Real-Life Lessons Learned From the Celebrity Apprentice
NBC has already given the nod to a ninth season of Donald Trump's Apprentice, so the show must be speaking to viewers. Sure, it's reality entertainment, but there are real-life lessons to be found in each episode of this season's Celebrity Apprentice. We had to get something valuable out of those two-hour segments, right?
Saving Inspiration: Family Spends $100 For One Month
Inspiring stories can be found in the most surprising places, and this one comes from the October issue of Reader's Digest. Like many Americans, the Hochman family (Ruth, David, and four-year old Sebastian) realized they were being weighed down by pointless expenses, but instead of consuming as usual the family formed a drastic plan.
They'd have $100 for 30 days, to be used for what they call essential items like fresh fruit and milk, and of course they'd continue to pay the mortgage, utilities, and preschool tuition.
TV's Behind-the-Scenes Salaries
It takes a lot of people on payroll to make all of the lights, camera, and action happen on TV shows. BuzzSugar filled you in on how much the big moneymakers make on-screen (hopefully you'll do better than me on her quiz!), and I wanted to give a shout-out to those behind the scenes whose roles aren't as visible. TV Guide included some interesting pay facts about how much money these important contributors command.
How Money Are You: Savvy Weekly Recap
So many of our favorite TV shows were back on air this week after the writers' strike hiatus — I loved The Office on Thursday and the dinner party was undeniably entertaining, but I really can't wait for the whole staff to be back in their office. With all of the fresh episodes on TV this week demanding your attention, were you able to keep track of everything here on Savvy? Take my quiz to find out!
Kristin Davis Understands SATC Fans' Investment in the Movie
Sarah Jessica Parker told Entertainment Weekly that she wants fans to believe the Sex and the City movie is worth their money, and at a recent press junket Kristin Davis expressed similar sentiments. Here's her response to a question about the secrecy bubble that's been constructed around the movie's release.
This is what I want to say about this.
Money Tip: How to Be Social While Saving Money
It's become pretty impossible to ignore the steadily increasing prices at the grocery store, but eating out is the typically more expensive alternative to enjoying a home-cooked meal. And if you're someone who loves to entertain at home on a regular basis, cooking full meals for your friends can begin to burn holes in your budget. You don't have to resort to shutting yourself in with a DVD and a bowl of pasta for dinner due to expensive groceries — invite your friends over for a fun family-style potluck instead!
Celebrity Apprentice: A Knight on Broadway
To my surprise, I was entertained by last night's episode of Celebrity Apprentice even though Gene Simmons wasn't part of it. Phew! I thought the show would go down the tubes without witty Gene, but a couple of people stepped up their game.
Celebrity Apprentice: Mr. Outside the Box
Last night's episode of The Celebrity Apprentice was only entertaining because of Gene Simmons's out-there commentary. Oh, and of course the major shock of who Donald fired. I'll still be tuning in each week, but the challenge last night was a total let down after the last two episodes.
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