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Who’s Writing This Blog, Anyway?

Jennifer Scott — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:14:16 +0000

Wondering who’s behind the PerkStreet blog? Hi, I’m Jennifer! I’m the Digital Communications Manager, which means I manage our Facebook page and Twitter stream, as well as this blog, articles, and guest posts on other blogs. You also may have seen me commenting on other blogs as PerkStreet Jen.

Have a Frugal 4th of July

Kevin Mulligan — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:21:07 +0000

This post is by Kevin Mulligan, a freelance writer living in Birmingham, AL.

Ah, July 4th! Our day to celebrate independence with hotdogs, burgers, and fireworks.

I love celebrating in these typical July 4th festivities, but I don’t like spending a pretty penny to do it. Who wants to be burdened with credit card debt just to take a day off work?

photo credit: JrzyKat

Increase Your Giving by Going Online or Going Mobile

Phil Taylor — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:15:42 +0000

The following post is from our guest author, Phil Taylor from a blog we admire, PT Money.

More and more people are turning online and to their cell phones to give. I think this is great! It’s fast, direct, and safer than ever. A surprising 46% more in online giving was made in 2009 versus 2008. (source: Steve MacLaughlin of Blackbaud). Considering the economic situation last year, that’s pretty impressive. Part of that growth I’m sure comes from the increase in awareness and number of methods to give. If you’re looking for more ways to give (both your time and your extra money), I’ve got a few here you can explore.

Security, Blippy, and Picking a Bank

Dan O'Malley — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:35:40 +0000

There’s been a lot written over the last few days about Blippy, a start-up that lets you automatically broadcast updates about what you’re buying. I’ve been using it for a few months and think it’s good for ideas about interesting apps and music (you can see what your friends have bought in iTunes). Sadly, it also means the rest of the world knows I downloaded the Martha Stewart Everyday Food iPhone app. Hey, I like to cook, and the lady’s got some good recipes.

Save Money While Saving the Earth

The Digerati Life — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:20:40 +0000

This guest post is brought to you by The Digerati Life.

Most people are worried about their bottom line. I know I am. In the middle of one of the worst economic recessions in United States history, I thought about placing a lot of thought into reducing my expenses and watching my budget more carefully. Little did I realize that the steps I ended up taking were not only positively impacting my wallet, but were also helping me reduce my financial carbon footprint.