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GoDaddy 2014 Renewal Coupon Code for .COMs

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Recently I needed to renew about ten domains names at GoDaddy and it took me forever to find a promo code that worked for RENEWALS. Finally I found one for discounted renewals: GDBBX1705 *copy and paste the code into the coupon section at the bottom of the GoDaddy checkout page You can apply the coupon code here: GoDaddy Renewal Discount It saved me $48.54 so that’s not too shabby 🙂 Top Search Terms:godaddy renewal promo code 2014 (7)godaddy renewal code

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Use Thunderbird to find online transactions for Quicken

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Tax time approaches. Thus around the Hodges household we are catching up on our Quicken data entry. We track every cent we spend and anything that can make that process easier/faster is appreciated 🙂 That is one reason why I like Thunderbird so much, it makes it very simple to find emails that contain online transaction info (invoices, receipts, etc.) Here is the basic process: #1 Download the latest transaction info using Quicken This will give us a list of transactions

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Changes to the Amazon.com Associates Program

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Amazon associates/affiliates received the following notice recently: We are writing to notify you of some changes to the Amazon.com Associates Program Operating Agreement, which governs your participation in the Amazon Associates Program for Amazon.com. All changes are effective on February 1, 2014. https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/help/operating/compare And here is my summary of the changes: Magazines go from a 25% affiliate commission (fee rate) to none Video game console products go from a 4% commission (fee rate) to 1% Overall this continues a trend by

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Block eBay buyers in countries you don’t ship to, or with 0 feedback

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eBay recently streamlined their selling process but they sacrificed  some important features. Specifically, listing items is accomplished with a simpler interface than before and the buyer requirements seems to be missing in action on the new listing form. This is a real bummer as a listing can be ruined when a bum buyer beats out legitimate users 🙁 Thankfully, you can regain your eBay buyer requirements by adjusting your eBay preferences. This means you can set some important requirements like: Block buyers

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5% Cashback with Chase Freedom: Amazon, department stores

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Signup for 5% Cashback at Amazon and many department stores, promotion lasts from Oct 1st-Dec 31st:   activation link Qualifying department stores include: JCPenney® Kohl’s® Macy’s® NORDSTROM Sears® And many more: BASKINS® BEALLS BEITER’S BELK The Big Store bloomingdale’s Bon-Ton®, including Bergner’s® Boston Store® Carson’s® Elder-Beerman® Herbergers® PARISIAN Younkers® Boscov’s Bradley’s burke’s® Cayman’s® Cee & Cee Department Store CHARLES christensen’s CONWAY Cook Brothers Dillard’s FLEMINGTON DEPARTMENT STORE Getz’s® HUDSON’S JC’S 5 Star1 Jeffery JOE BRAND LOEHMANN’S Lord & Taylor Magic

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Missing check number column in Quicken [SOLVED]

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Q. Help! I just upgraded from Quicken 2010 to a later edition and now I am missing my check number column for all my credit card accounts! (I use that field to store extra info) Where did my check number column go in Quicken and how do I GET IT BACK? A. Thankfully, you can easily re-enable the Check # field (if a checking count) -or-Reference # field (if another type of account) Here is how: #1 While at the

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Amazon closes affiliate program for MO residents

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Bad news today related to legislation passed here in MO. I wish that Governor Nixon had not signed this legislation. Amazon has no operations in Missouri. IMHO states have no business collecting sales tax on entities (such as Amazon) that are not headquartered in nor do they have distribution centers in, the state. This money grab by the state ends up affecting consumers with higher prices on every order (more taxes) and now it affects Amazon affiliates as well 🙁

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Chase Freedom Signature VISA Upgrade Rewards

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Chase recently added new benefits to their Signature VISA line of credit cards. Here is the complete info: GUIDE TO BENEFITS For questions, call 1-888-320-9656. Effective 11/01/13 BGC10319 Auto Rental  Collision  Damage  Waiver  Purchase  Protection Extended  Warranty Protection Protection for the unexpected. Price Protection Visa Signature®2 Questions? Call 1-888-320-9656 Benefit Information What is Auto Rental CDW? The Auto Rental CDW benefit provides reimbursement for damage due to collision or theft up to the actual cash value of most rental vehicles. Within

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