Category: Blog

So you’ve decided to create a website. Congratulations! But where do you start? Don’t worry: It may sound daunting, but it’s a lot easier now than it was a few years ago. Here’s a beginner’s guide to building a cheap website or portfolio. FIRST: FIND A PLATFORM (FREE) A platform is essentially what you will build […]

Target has issued a Black Friday Deals announcing a new price-matching policy. These changes will go into effect Thursday. You will now be able to price-match online retailers at Target.com. They have increased the time frame for submitting a price match from seven to 14 days. However, it is essential to note that Target’s current […]

TRICKS TO FINDING SAVINGS THAT “TREAT” PRE-HOLIDAY SPENDERS.  Last year we compared October shopping to smashing pumpkins (the act of, not the band). You can get a cheap thrill, but it’s not necessarily for everyone. But thanks to Apple, Amazon, and an ever-earlier smattering of holiday retail news, that is likely to change. Some retailers […]

So you’re a college student, and you’re short on cash. But you’re also short on time, and commuting to an office is out of the question. If you’re a good writer, penning freelance articles for various websites might be the perfect solution. Getting paid to write may sound pie-in-the-sky, but consider the vast number of […]

Are you drowning in debt, living in a money mess that’s keeping you awake at night? Whether you’re trying to figure out how to dig yourself out of a hole, scrounge up the extra cash to send your kids to college, supplement your anemic retirement fund, or make a down payment on your first home, […]

Congratulations! You’ve decided to start your first website! And now, you’ve heard, you need to host it somewhere. But what does that even mean, and how do you get started? Don’t worry; it’s easier than you may think. Here’s a guide to help you through the process. FIRST, SOME DEFINITIONS: Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of […]

At college, tutoring is probably one of the best ways to make extra money. At any given point, someone will always need help in a subject. And if you’re pretty good at an issue, you can make money by helping others. Getting started can be difficult, but once you have an established group of people […]

At a certain point in every computer’s lifetime, you’ll ask yourself, “Why am I still using this crap?” You won’t know the answer. In all seriousness, a time will come when your computer isn’t doing it for you anymore. Either it isn’t fast enough anymore (even after trying all the “tips and tricks” to make […]

It’s back-to-school season, and the time has come to decorate your dorm room. But as a college student, you have virtually no money to your name. Never fear! The dollar store is here. With just a little DIY savvy, you can use dollar store decorations to turn your dorm room into a fun, cozy place […]

CONSUMERS CASH IN BIG AS RETAILERS MAKE SPACE FOR HOLIDAY We don’t think of Labor Day as an opportunity to shop and save, but maybe we should. Like President’s Day and Memorial Day sales, retailers have lengthened Labor Day sales into a 10-day marathon resulting in some of the best prices on various items. The official […]

Retail gas prices affect everybody and everything, from individuals to big businesses. Most people (and companies) suffer the consequences of rising gas prices. Everybody in your morning and evening commutes is affected by the cost of rising gas prices. If your family is thinking of taking a road trip for your summer vacation, you might […]

Here at Couponlab, we are all about saving you money. We have been rocking the cashback scene for 15 years and have built a strong community in our Forums. With so many people using smartphones on the go and tablets at home, we wanted to take that experience and make it as seamless and elegant […]

HOW TO BECOME AN UBER DRIVER I looked into becoming an Uber driver last January when I faced about four months off from my main job. I had used Uber several times and found it fascinating how great the system worked for me as a passenger. I researched online and looked for what Uber drivers […]