Warning: This is funny!

This is a program you download that you can use to turn your photo into  a cartoon. You can use the cartoon on  your Facebook profile, MySpace, Twitter, etc.  100% Free Download and it also has some other bonus items.

GO CARTOON YOURSELF NOW BEFORE YOUR FRIENDS BEAT YOU TO IT!

Have you ever heard radio commercials saying something like: “Visit Pine Bluff Retirement Community and get a free set of PING Golf Clubs just for visiting!” Why do they do this? It is because they know that if they get enough people to visit they will convert some of those “visitors interested in free golf clubs” into home buyers. They have a formula built out: 1 out of every 100 buy a house. Well, 100 sets of golf clubs = $5000 maybe? ( i’m assuming they get a deal for bulk purchase ) How much profit is in a new home? Exactly! Alot!

So, today I stumbled on a new site called Trooval.com that helps you locate these “Deals with a Catch”. The only “catch” is that you have to sit through a presentation. Here is an example from the website:

So, if you are willing to sit through a high-pressure, 90 minute sales tour they’ll give you a 4 day/3 night free vacation.

Really, it is that easy. Other deals I saw on there were:

- Amusement Park Fun and Accommodations in Pigeon Forge!
- Experience the Stratoshpere in Las Vegas!
- Fun at Table Rock Lake on a Pontoon for 4 hours
- Napa Valley, California Wine Tasting Vacation
- Stay for 4 Days and 3 Nights and Enjoy a Relaxing Spa Massage

To sign up just visit THIS LINK. Now, let me warn you. You have to put in a credit card to sign up which they will ONLY charge IF you don’t follow through on your end. They are trying to make sure those that sign up are legit. What that means also is if you book the vacation and don’t follow through on the 90 minute presentation ( or whatever you have to do ) then your credit card will be charged. So, DUH!…make sure you do what you said you were going to do to get your free vacation!

Hey, do me a favor! When you do one of these vacations, come back here and comment on it so we can all benefit! Awesome!

I know we have a popular following from those of you “north of the border” so I’ve been trying to find something for you guys to get behind.  Check out “Quit Your Job” which will send you Home Biz opportunities. Looks pretty cool!

As if Publisher’s Clearinghouse couldn’t get any better they go out and up their $5000/month for life with a bonus $1,000,000 dollars. WHAT???? Complete the one page and submit to enter ( all other offers from PCH.com are optional ) Enjoy and GOOD LUCK!

WOW! It’s a name you know and a name you trust. Publisher’s Clearinghouse is ramping it up this year by offering more than just their standard prize. Here you could win $5000/wk for life! Wow, $20K/month forever? Not too shabby if you ask me. You just need to complete the first page ( all other pages are optional ).

Alrighty! We got ourselves a winner in the June 2010 Flip HD Video Camera Contest. Now, let’s go get us a winner for August! Everyone that entered before is AUTOMATICALLY entered to win this contest for a Flip HD Video Camera. If you haven’t already entered…go here: http://www.offcost.com/win-a-flip-camera-contest

What: Planning site for expecting mothers or new mothers
Where: Planning Family.com

If you are “expecting” we just found a great new website that offers you a free planning guide during and after pregnancy as well as a ton of discounts on diapers, formula, clothing, bottles and more ( too much to list ).

From the website: By registering with PlanningFamily.com you will receive stage based pregnancy and baby email newsletters and offers as well as access to free baby samples, baby coupons, baby magazines and more!

So, go check ‘em out and tell ‘em OffCost.com sent ya!

Click here to visit Planning Family.com

What: RushCard Prepaid Visa
What: How to rebuild your credit so you can save money

What the heck does “RushCard” have to do with saving money? Yeah, I asked myself that same question when people kept telling me I should check it out. I told them, “this blog is about random deals found on the Internet and tips to save money.” Well, that second part is the key.

From the RushCard website: The credit reporting agencies we report to use your transaction history to create a positive credit file for you. When you apply for credit, lenders may use your positive credit file to qualify you and offer you lower interest rates.

Most Americans were effected by the recent downturn in the economy. Some lost jobs, some had to take pay cuts, some got behind on bills and mortgage payments. All of this can result in negative outcomes for your credit score. Your credit score in-turn determines what interest rate you are awarded and even whether or not you can even get the loan. So, when that credit score starts dropping your credit cards ( usually with balances ) start raising  your rates. How the heck are you supposed to get outta debt when they keep raising the rates? Uh…yeah…they figured that out when they issued the credit cards. You see, they don’t want you to pay it off so they make it difficult for you to do so.

OK, so back to RushCard. This program was created by Russell Simmons and is a way where you can start rebuilding your credit. When I started reviewing this it started making sense. It builds or restores your credit, it is safer than cash, there are no overdraft fees, it helps you manage your money, and best of all, 100% GUARANTEED APPROVAL! with no credit or ChexSystems® checks.

So, I’m giving this a thumbs up. You should check it out. To get the details I mention above you need our special link in the banner below: CLICK HERE

What people are saying about their RushCard

I got my RushCard because I couldn’t get a bank account. I heard that you could have your tax refund directly deposited to your RushCard. I knew that would be easier and faster than going through the pain of getting my tax refund in a check and then trying to cash it without having a bank account. – Cynthia W.

RushCard has truly been a blessing for me and my family. It’s really a lifesaver. I decided to get a RushCard because the fees of those check cashing businesses were ridiculous. I wanted to save money for my family and my kids, so RushCard was the best option. – Nicole J.

I have had many accounts with banks, and no matter what I did, I’d end up with huge overdrafts, which then affected my credit rating. Unfortunately I find bookkeeping tedious…it’s a discipline I just don’t have. I use my RushCard for paying bills. It was easy to set up, and now, every month on the 3rd I pay all my bills and I don’t have to worry about it again. – Jamil B.

Click here to get your Rush Card today!

Full disclosure: If you decide to take advantage of this credit rebuilding tool, I’ll make a small commission for referring you. If you don’t think I should get this you can just bypass me and just go directly to RushCard.com

What: Saving Money Website
Where: TipHero.com

OffCost.com is super stoked to share with you TipHero.com. They did a great job telling people about our “Win a Flip HD Camera” contest so we checked them out and I’m happy to report YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS SITE! Tons of great information, give-aways, discounts and more. You gotta check it out for sure!

You’ll find Top Free Samples of the week, Top Giveaways, Frugal Baby Gift Ideas, Cheap Detangers, and more.

Nice site guys!

What: Free Flip Ultra Camcorder
Where: Hotels.com
How: New booking of 4+ nites with Price Match Guarantee between May27-June29

Hey OffCost’rs – This is a pretty sweet deal if you are planning a vacation anyway. How about 100% OFF COST on a Flip Camera. You know what the Flip is right? Remember, we gave one away a couple months back. Well, if you visit Hotels.com and book your stay between May27th and June 29th you’ll get a free Flip camera! That is a $150 value! COUPON CODE IS FLIP4 and you go HERE for more details.

Book today. Save up to 40%. Plus, at select hotels, worldwide, receive a FREE Flip™ Camcorder, just for completing a 4+night stay.