Spent – The Game of Life (you’ll want to play this game, yo!)

 

Do it!

Financial F*ckery of the Day

This is why you’ll STAY broke

“just got my tax return b*tch”! I just love gettin free money”

As the official Frito-lay marketing team scratches their heads..

No comment

Will we put coogi on anything?

Can you really afford Moet if you can’t afford a bucket?

Broke genius

I hope you’re atleast fooling you

$42? I really hope the fan falls on her head

Time to move if this ice cream truck starts showing up

The Official ThisIsWhyUBroke.com/Winners Circle Awards 2010

It will soon be the end of one insane yet very eye opening and productive year for my team and many of the people I work with financially. With that being said,and to reward them for their valiant efforts, I’ve decided to do the second annual Winner’s Circle awards!!

Below, we will be congratulating the top of of the top as it comes to 2010 financial and life success as well as community activism. As an FYI, ofcourse I cant go into too much detail on each award recipient due to the nature of what we are discussing. However, they need to be reckognized for their amazing commitment to the readjustment of the status quo.

There are winners in seven categories: Best Income Increase for 2010, Highest Percentage of Income Saved During 2010, Best Commitment to Investing, Most Active at Bringing Financial Awareness in the Community, Strongest Natural Hair Advocate for 2010, Most Dramatic/Positive Financial Change from 2009, Best Overall Financial Performance for 2010.

Without any further ado…

Boycott Black Friday

Today’s Deals & Freebies from The Black Jew!

Enjoy!

 

 

Jamba Juice

Jamba juice is offering a FREE Smoothie or menu drink with the purchase of another.  Free Smoothie must be of equal or lesser value. Just take this printable coupon into your nearest participating Jamba Juice location. Hurry – this coupon expires on 9/22.

http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/jamba-juice-superfruit-smoothies/22412.aspx

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Cold Stone

Free Cold Stone with any donation on September 30th 5-8pm!

http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/promos/makeawish/

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IHOP- Signup for IHOP’s Pancake Revolution newsletter and receive three (3) pancake meals for free - first just for signing up, second on your birthday and third at the 1-year anniversary of joining the Pancake Revolution.

http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/ihop-coupons-deals/23907.aspx

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Wienerschnitzel

- Get your FREE Chili Dog at Wienerschnitzel. Take this printable coupon in to your nearest participating Wienerschnitzel to receive your Free Chili Dog. One coupon per customer. The coupon will expire 10/09.

http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/wienerschnitzel-coupons/21796.aspx

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Del Taco

Get ready to eat! When you join Del Taco’s Raving Fan eClub, you will receive a coupon for 2 Free Chicken Soft Tacos. No purchase necessary. Also you will get afree Premium Shake on your birthday.  Throughout the year you will also receive other promotional offers (deal ongoing).

http://www.deltaco.com/ravingfansignup.html

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Is it REALLY Cheaper to Keep Her?

In a very insightful blog posted today on BlackPeopleWorryAboutTheDumbestShit, the issues of being financially mismatched in relationships was explored in-depth by the site’s author. Some highlights:

New Music from DJ SLAPAHOE!

I’m back yall with THREE new mixtapes for your listening pleasure:

The SMS Revolution with DJ Slapahoe

Good hiphop. Soulful R&B. Smart Music with Substance

Flashy cars, platinum chains,diamond rims, excessive spending/popping tags and makin it rain content has been pushed through our streets and through the airwaves like its going out of style. Content has been traded for conformity. Group think  and blatant lies/financial embellishment has being encouraged within the creative process instead of the artist drawing their experiences from true life situations. From here on out, we are at war. DJ Slapahoe  has just teamed up with ThisIsWhyUBroke.com to bring you back that boom bap. That raw, unprocessed, true life ish with both substance and soul.

The Financial Autobiography of Paris Renee

My story began in High School. When I turned 16, I told my father (whom is a job referral director) I’m 16 now and I need a job! Why did I want a job at 16? Financial independence! I didn’t want to ask my parents for money because I didn’t like being told no. So I got my first job as a parking lot attendant. With each check what did I do? What any normal 16-year-old would do, Spend it. Out of High School I got a retail Job at the GAP. I was over taking the bus, so I decided it was time to save up for a car. While my friends partied I worked overtime and double shifts. I lived off top ramen and every cent I could SAVE, I put into a savings. I saved up almost $2000.00 working basically, part-time at $7.50 an hour. I wanted a car I could pay off quick; therefore I made sure I didn’t buy a car over $7k. My dad and I walked into the dealership and he co-signed for me a 1999 Geo Metro. No power steering, no power locks, just a basic car that ran well with a $219.00 car note. I had no bills, no debt, just a car note, insurance and a cell phone bill, and the rest of my money.