Tag: money

How awesome is Kickstarter?

Post author By web gangsta
Post date September 14, 2013

Kickstarter is awesome. Where else can you go when you have an absolutely crazy idea and need to raise some quick capital in order to implement said idea?

Web Watch has a dozen or so ideas that are just waiting for the right time to get them Kickstarted. That will help pay us back for any of the projects that we have contributed to that may never see the light of day.

But for every singular Kickstarter success, there’s at least one or two (or dozen) more that should never, ever get funded.

The Kickstarter Handbook: Real-Life Success Stories of Artists, Inventors, and Entrepreneurs
The Kickstarter Handbook:
Real-Life Success Stories of Artists, Inventors, and Entrepreneurs

Tags Blog, kickstarter, money, website

News

People would rather be fat than be bankrupt

Post author By web gangsta
Post date August 13, 2013

Would you rather LOOK GOOD or have a GOOD LOOKING BANK ACCOUNT OR RETIREMENT PLAN?

For some people, as Billy Crystal used to say, they’d rather LOOK MAHVELOUS – because after all, it’s better to look good than feel good.

Healthy Money Healthy You: Get Well Financially to Stay Well Physically
Healthy Money Healthy You:
Get Well Financially to Stay Well Physically

Tags health, money, Retirement, survey

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Who pays for your date? May not be who you think does anymore

Post author By web gangsta
Post date August 12, 2013

When was the last time that you went on a date?

More importantly, who paid for the date?

If you were on a typical, traditional date – then chances are the man picked up the tab. But this traditional gender role seems to be changing as time moves on.

Mars and Venus on a Date

Tags dating, gender, money, Party Talk, Relationships

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How much money do mashup songs cost to make?

Post author By web gangsta
Post date July 21, 2013

You’ll recall that Web Watch has written about mashups before. Some people love them, some people hate them.

Those that fall into the HATE camp have nothing against mashups in general, but just would rather hear the actual songs that make up the mashup rather than the mashup itself.

And that could very well be the reason the site we’re talking about today exists, to appease the mashup haters and bring them together with the mashup lovers.

DJEarWorm - United States of Pop
DJEarWorm – United States of Pop

Tags copyright, How To, Legal, mashup, money, Music, website

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Were Beanie Babies a Good Investment?

Post author By web gangsta
Post date July 20, 2013

When was the last time you went through the bins in your storage closet?

Web Watch is betting that you’ve probably squirreled away some things that you thought you’d keep for future kids or grandkids, or maybe you thought that “this may be worth something some day”.

Or maybe you just wanted to have more stuff. Hey, it happens.

So remember back when Pet Rocks were a thing? They sold like flapjacks, then everyone realized that all they have was a rock in a cardboard box. On the other hand, what originally sold for $3.95 can now be had on eBay for $11-$21 apiece, assuming that you have the original packaging. It’s not a ton of money, but you can’t deny that the price point has certainly increased over the past 30+ years since the Pet Rock was first introduced.

Warman's Bean Plush Field Guide: Values and Identification
Warman’s Bean Plush Field Guide: Values and Identification

Tags animals, game, Investments, money, shopping, Toys

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How much money can fantasy sports players earn?

Post author By web gangsta
Post date July 16, 2013

It’s almost football season here at Web Watch, and you know what that means — it’s time to get your FANTASY FOOTBALL TEAM NAME together, and start gathering the troops for another exciting season of Fantasy Sports.

Whether your passion is Fantasy Football, Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Soccer, or some other pretend league, your spouse is likely asking the same question: with all the time you’re spending on this stupid hobby, why don’t you try doing something that can, you know, MAKE SOME MONEY?

Fantasy Life: The Outrageous, Uplifting, and Heartbreaking World of Fantasy Sports from the Guy Who’s Lived It

Tags career, Fantasy Football, Gambling, game, How To, money, sports

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What is the minimum annual budget a family of four should plan?

Post author By web gangsta
Post date July 15, 2013

Planning a future budget is one of the most difficult activities anyone can do.

It’s easy for you to look at a single monthly or weekly paycheck and determine where that money is going to be allocated to. So much for rent or mortgage, this much for a car payment, these utilities and credit card bills need to be paid. Don’t forget groceries, gas, and… oh yeah, the kids need new shoes for school next week.

But looking at the bigger picture, it can be daunting to plan three, six, or even twelve months down the line as you can’t always predict what you’re going to need to pay for beyond those regular set payments such as rent or a car note.

The Budget Kit: The Common Cents Money Management Workbook
The Budget Kit:
The Common Cents Money Management Workbook

Tags budget, calculator, credit cards, money, shopping, Travel, website

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Where are the cheapest cigarettes?

Post author By web gangsta
Post date July 14, 2013

There are lots of economic indicators you can use to determine if the local neighborhood pricing is more or less expensive than someplace down the road.

One common thing to compare is the BIG MAC INDEX, as the McDonald’s Big Mac is a fairly standard product that is sold around the world. A Big Mac in Norway is going to be more expensive than a Big Mac in India. Then again, the Big Mac in India is made from chicken instead of beef.. which may be part of the cost savings there.

Candy Cigarettes

Tags mcdonalds, money, shopping, smoking, Travel