Saving for College for the good?

Nationally at colleges big and small there are now over 100 courses added in the "green" field. Are they for you? Kids now can save for their future and ours!

What's your dream?

Dream as if you have forever. Live as if you only have today.
James Dean

Last minute gift ideas that cost next to nothing

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What's your dream?

To accomplish great things we must not only act but also dream, not only plan but also believe.
Anatole

America, a country of savers?

Certainly not but times are changing. Here is some wisdom around Christmas Saving accounts. Is it right for your family?
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What's to get that tech nerd for Christmas?

Here are some great ideas that fit any budget.
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Saving for travel in 2010?

Here are some destinations to keep an eye on. Some for big fun and most with big deals.
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Saving for College with a 529 just got cheaper

Many companies selling college saving plan 529's are cutting their fees. Now seems like a great time to get that future doctor fund going. Which program is right for you and your child?
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Traveling this holiday?

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Holy vacation deals

St. Thomas for 25 cents per night. Are you serious? The time for a vacation to a dream destination is right now.
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What's on your wish-list this holiday season?

If you travel like I do you know what it is like to have your iPhone dying on the road. Or for me, on the plane. What is the point of using "airplane mode" to listen to itunes and play games just to be left with no battery to call your ride when you land?

I recently got a mophie Jucie Pack and am in love. Double your battery life with a cell case. Truly amazing. http://tinyurl.com/yloav7u

Holy vacation deals

St. Thomas for 25 cents per night. Are you serious? The time for a vacation to a dream destination is right now.
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Peace Corps Gimmepleez Account

Here is a great dream we hope Rachel reaches. Good luck! Check out her video here. http://tinyurl.com/ykuaxey

What's your dream?

Nothing happens unless first a dream.
Carl Sandburg

Save up and cruise in history

There is still room to get on the maiden voyage of the largest cruise ship ever. This thing holds as many passengers and crew as a Navy aircraft carrier. Wow!
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Car rental rates seem out of control

Here are several great tips to save on your rental while traveling.
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Save your pennies for travel

And it is almost boiling down to pennies in Las Vegas. Check out the deals in sin-city. Can't beat $20 a night for your stay!
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What's your dream?

Dreams are today's answers to tomorrow's questions.
Edgar Cayce

A community of dreams

A Northern Illinois University student is using Gimmepleez.com to save for the Peace Corps. Check out her great video. http://tinyurl.com/ykuaxey. Gimmepleez was created to help people reach their dreams, faster. We are super excited to see great profiles like Rachael's.

We hope you reach your dream soon!

Traveling this holiday season

Great tips to avoid problems at the airport.
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Amazing story of the power of social networks

Call a company and complain and see what you get. Have all your Twitter and Facebook buddies call and see the difference.
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Money for Grad School

Like in the last economic downturn, applications for Grad school are on the continued climb. If you think now may be the time to go on and get that degree you may be right. Check out this great read on help paying for higher education.

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What's your dream?

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Bill Cosby

Budget a family vacation

Being a little savvy while planning the family trip could save a bundle. Check out these tips on building a budget.

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Recession brings some hope to travelers.

Now may me the time to save on a vacation.
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Getting creative to save money

Here are some great tips to save you money. I love the idea of going back to using cold hard cash for the things you want!

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What's your dream?

Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.
Dale Carnegie

If there is ever a bargin on a vacation...

Now is the time to pic your dream destination. Cancun and other prime Mexico resort areas are down 20% and offering great deals.
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Great travel tips for the honeymoon

Boy do I wish they had great blogs and sites like this when I was getting married and planning my honeymoon. It's so nice to have immediate access to a "specialist".
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Need to save for a honeymoon?

Here are some great ways to save on a honeymoon. One more great idea is group gifting. A bridal party or group of family members giving a honeymoon as a gift is such a cool idea!

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What's your dream?

Thoughts are but dreams till their effects be tried.
William Shakespeare

Be wise and save money on travel

My favorite is to recheck the last minute deals right before the trip. It might be a good time to get repriced on your hotel or car. I'm going to give that one a shot.
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No brainer ways to save money

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Plan to save for short term goals?

Great quick read on using some simple investment tools to save for a short term goal. This years family vacation would be a great one!
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What's you dream?

Hope is the dream of the waking man.
French Proverb

Saving Money While on Vacation

So there are lots and lots of ways to save money while booking your vacation. Heck, there are tons of websites that are in business to do just that. How about saving money while on your trip? Here are some cool ideas...

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Travel deals for the family

Looking for a deal on a vacation this year? Some of the best deals happen while the kids are in school.
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What's your dream?

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Eleanor Roosevelt

Ever have a giant cell phone bill after your trip?

Have you ever gone on vacation with your cell phone and a month later received a gigantic bill. Last year I went on a ski vacation to Whistler BC. Knowing I was out of the US I used my phone sparingly. Well, sort of. I did not make any calls but used my email everyday for the whole week. Between that and texts, my typical iPhone/AT&T bill went from around $100 to over $1100!

AT&T was good enough to change my plan and reduce my bill over $700. But that still left me with triple my normal monthly charges. Here are some good ways to avoid this before your next vacation.

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What's you dream?

Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.
Leon J. Suenes

Where's your next vacation?

If you are open on your destination, give bidding a try. Here is a great read on picking the right company to help you bid on the perfect trip.
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What's your dream?

The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live.
Elbert Hubbard

Prices of holiday travel bumming you out?

I know I was bummed after booking my LA to Chicago airfare for this coming Christmas. It seems I get gauged every year and since the rest of the family likes horrible weather they will not move.

Here are a couple great strategies to save some money on travel this holiday season.
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What's your dream vacation?

Into adventure travel? Here is a great article from this morning that showcases some of the coolest trips. Trips that can be considered bargins.
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Save on travel with a professional

Is cutting out the travel agent a way to cut costs? Not really. Check out these great areas where a travel agent really goes to work for you.
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What's you dream?

The laws of science do not distinguish between the past and the future.
Steven W. Hawking

What's you dream?

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Great planning = Great vacation

Follow these cool tips to make sure your vacation is everything you want it to be. On any budget!
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One thing a bad economy will never change...Our desire to travel.

Check out these great money saving travel tips from CNN - Travel. Makes me think the time to vacation is now.
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Ways to save on a family vacation

Here are some great money saving tips for making that family vacation a little more affordable. I know I will put some to good use. Even in my solo travels.
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Time to travel?

The deals are there! Airlines cutting prices to 2001 levels.
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529 Saving Plans - Scary Markets

Time to get out or look for an alternative? Not necessarily. Check out this great article.
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What's your dream?

If you can dream it, you can do it

Walt Disney

Remembering

God bless America

529 Saving Plans - Scary Markets

Time to get out or look for an alternative? Not necessarily. Check out this great article.
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Cash is king!

No more free stuff for filling out a credit card application at your local campus. With new rules on credit card companies, cash will become a great friend.
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Gimmepleez.com Reviewed by a mom!

Thank you so much to the Jessica, aka 5Kids4Now on Twitter. Jessica founded www.monkeytoesreviewsandgiveaways.blogspot.com and was kind enough to do Gimmepleez.com's first mom review. We are excited to have the support. Thank you again Jessica!

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Cash for college?

With this rough economy, there can't be any free money right? Wrong! Check with your goverment. The grants are still flowing. Is one for you?
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What's you dream?

Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer.
Marcia Wieder

College Cash for clunkers?

That's right. This is not an official name, but something similar. And like the car version, many Colleges will wind their programs down in the near future. Perhaps the time to jump on is now.

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Reaching you goals - Just add steps

Sometimes reaching a goal is as simple as hard work and just plain getting it done. Other times may require a few action steps to get you there. Either way, there are resources to help!
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Is all that college debt worth it in a reccesion?

A college graduate has the ability to earn between $500,000 to over $1 million more in their lifetime then the average person with a high school deploma. Long story short, college is well worth the investment. It may however require a little better planning during tough economic times.

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What's you dream?

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

8 Ways to earn money while in college

My favorite is Mystery Shopper!

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Tuition up, college fund down?

Some great tips to help ease the burden of higher College tuition costs.

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College Students - Financial Survival 101

What a great program from the University of Michigan. Students and parents get a first year crash course in managing their money for school. The intent to is to help first years not "flunk tuition". Go Michigan! Great idea!

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Which is a better first step into college: Community colleges or regular universities?

Many college students go through the debate, Community College or straight to University? For me the decision was easy... go to a 2 year college and see what you want to do with your life. A good friend wanted to be a biologist... straight to University for him. In todays financial times there are many more factors to consider.

Here is a great read on the pro's and con's of starting at Community College and going straight to University.

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What's your dream?

"The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up"

Paul Valery

Are the best colleges in the nation really the best?

It is amazing to me to hear that 9 out of the US News and World Report top 20 colleges recieved an "F" when graded by ACTA. One of this academic and alumni group causes is to have higher standards for general education requirements.

Incredible which business schools do not require economics! Graduating from Northern Illinois University provided me a great business degree. Though I hated Econmics 101 and 102, it was not worth the Ivy league $35,000 per year to skip it. Do you really get what you pay for?

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What college saving plan is good for you?

When it comes to choosing a college saving plan for your child, spend the time to see what makes sense for you. Two people living in the same state may pick two very different plans that both serve their purpose.

This is a great read on how to decide which plan fits you best.

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Got a date? No money?

5 Inexpensive Date Ideas for College Students. Having a Nice Time Doesn't Have to Cost a Fortune

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What's your dream?

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

Confucius

Mom - Are you ready for back to school?

With school starting in a few weeks, now it is as important as ever to get the best deals for back to school supplies. Take it from the experts on tips and cool ways to save money on the things your child needs for a great start to the school year.

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College Students - quit just making it!

When I was in college the only option to make extra cash was to work at the local mall or restuarant. I chose the mall and sold jewelry. In today's economy, I would have starved. This cool article shows 33 ways to make money while in school.

The top 7 money making jobs on the list are things you can do online. The rest are great ideas as well. Great read.

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Great Money Saving Tips for College kids

Hey college kids! Money tight? 100 Money-Saving Lessons from Poor College kids. http://onlinecollegedegree.org/2009/07/21/100-money-saving-lessons-from-poor-college-kids/

Take advice from the experts! The best tips you will get are from someone who has already been through it!

Saving an animal

We are so proud to have a member save for a mate for her exotic pet. Congrats to tamanduaGirl! Shout out to gimmepleez.com/crelliano who needs money to cover Flash's vet bills.

The US Open Of Surfing

Come see Gimmepleez.com at the Huntington Beach Pier July 23-26th. Free Giveaways include a Beach Cruiser Bicycle!

Free iPod giveaway - Long Beach

We had a great event yesterday and today at the Long Beach Bayou and Mardi Gras Festival. Great music, great food, and great people. Be sure to check back at Gimmepleez.com/giveaways to see the winner.

Long Beach Bayou and Mardi Gras Festival

Join Gimmepleez.com this weekend at the Long Beach Bayou Festival. Were giving away an iPod!. http://longbeachfestival.homestead.com

Bonnaroo 2009 - Giveaway

Gimmepleez is excited to announce our first winner. Tickets to Bonnaroo 2010. Check giveaways at Gimmepleez.com.

New iPhone

So it is here. The new iPhone has come out and you want one. So do you have a plan to get one? If you don't, Gimmepleez.com can help you with that. Create a profile and start saving for a new iPhone with the help of family and friends.

Bonnaroo 2009

Shout out to everyone going to Bonnaroo this weekend. Look for the Gimmepleez.com Crew cruising the event. They will be the huge sea of green!

If you love music, check out Gimmepleez.com to save for your next show. Turn "I never know what to get you" into a pair of sweet seats!

Wayne

Gimmepleez.com

Gimmepleez.com Member Saves for Bonnaroo

Anyone going to Bonnaroo this year?  How about DMB, Pearl Jam, or Greenday?  Have your friends and family help you get to the show you just have to see.  If you need a few extra bucks for the tickets or getting there, just tell everyone what you really want with Gimmepleez.com.  Or for your next birthday, just get another plastic card to your local mass chain coffee shop.  

See you at Bonnaroo!

Wayne Weber

CEO

Gimmepleez.com

Need a new car?

Let your friends and family help you save the down payment by using Gimmepleez.com.  Heck, save for anything other then the gift Aunt Girtrude will get you for your birthday.  You know, the stuff garage sales are made from.

Wayne

Linked to Facebook

Hi everyone, this blog is now linked to both twitter.com and facebook to allow easier access to follow the latest news and events from Gimmepleez.com. Make sure to become a member of Gimmepleez.com today if you have not already!

Here we go...Gimmepleez.com and twitter now linked

Gimmepleez.com's blog is now linked to our twitter account. Follow us on twitter as well and you will get updates whenever a new post is posted on Gimmepleez.com's blog.

Saving for College? A little help from your friends wouldn't hurt.

Did you know Gimmepleez.com was originally called Giftofcollege.com?  That's right, the most amazing social networking site available, that can virtually help you realize any savings dream, was originally created to save for just college.  

Did I say "just college"?  Today the average cost for books and tuition at a public four year school is $5400 per year.  By the time your 8 year old is 18 that cost will be just over $11,500 per year. Saving for college early is the only way to truly insure having enough resources to pay for it.  Check out Gimmepleez.com to see how friends and family can help you realize you or your child's dream of higher education.  

Best,

Wayne Weber

CEO

Gimmepleez.com

Gimmepleez.com gaining mometum

Hi all,

We are excited to inform you that www.gimmepleez.com is gaining momentum with it's target audience and now has close to 100 members. If you have not checked out the site yet, click here to do so. It is a really cool and fun site that allows you to save for a goal with the help from family and friends. Create a profile today that includes uploading pictures, choosing a savings goal, and sending that profile out to family and friends who then can make donations towards your dream goal helping you get there quicker. Visit the site today to start making your dreams a reality!

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Launch of Gimmepleez.com

Hi everyone. I am excited to tell you that Gimmepleez.com has launched this week. Gimmepleez.com is a community that helps you achieve your dreams through social networking, gifting, and saving. Come by the site (www.gimmepleez.com) to check it out.