What Happened to Ebates?

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Mama Say What?! is the new name for Thrifty Guardian. If you have an Ebates account, you may have noticed something new in the banner area – Ebates is now Rakuten. Why Did Ebates Change Its Name? According to the Ebates/Rakuten website, “taking the Rakuten name most accurately reflects who we are today: a company that gives … Read more

How I Made $1,400 With Textbroker

Mama Say What?! is the new name for Thrifty Guardian. Textbroker is a great way to start out when you’re first looking to freelance as a ghostwriter or content developer. Generally, there’s a lot of freelance work out there, if you can find it. Many sites like Upwork, promise the concept of getting some side … Read more

A Review of InboxDollars

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Mama Say What?! is the new name for Thrifty Guardian. Looking for a review of InboxDollars? You’ve come to the right place! Today over my lunch hour I made $50! And now I’d like to show you how to do the same. What Is Inbox Dollars? InboxDollars was founded in 2000 by Daren Cotter and … Read more

How Many Credit Cards Should You Have in Your Wallet?

Folk wisdom on credit cards ranges from “stay away from them” to “sign up for as many as you can, as early as you can.” With this level of cultural consensus, it becomes a daunting task to figure out how many credit cards you should have to maximize your financial health. How do you go … Read more

Administrative Errors Responsible for 1 in 4 Americans’ Low Credit Reports

After surprising news exposing a prominent banking institution for charging fake fees earlier this month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in the news again. Still, this time, their data is showcasing a significant gap in credit report accuracy. According to a recent study by FCRA by Fair Credit, one-quarter of all credit reports … Read more

End of April Sees Massive Spike in Tax Relief Searches

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Americans are looking for a solution to their debt problems this tax season, with a spike of 566 percent in search volume for the term “IRS Fresh Start Program” in late April. According to a study by Ideal Tax, Google Trends reports showing a massive spike in American searches for the “IRS Fresh Start Program … Read more

10 of the Best Apps That Pay You Money in 2023

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Are you interested in generating additional income? Perhaps you’re ready to start building your portfolio or simply looking for a way to earn additional cash with your daily purchases.  If so, this list of 10 financial apps is for you.  These days, robo-advisors and automated investment platforms are popping up everywhere. AI bill negotiators and … Read more