Tips, Tricks & Hacks

Young & Free Spokespeople from around North America break down money topics in two-minute-or-less educational and entertaining segments. These are short clips from our regularly scheduled Living Young & Free Show.

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Josh compares buying versus leasing a car.

   Josh gives you some tips on how not to sell a car.   Alex shows us how to maximize your car-buying experience.   Darryl shows us how to clean your car without breaking the bank.   Sarah Dale shows us some tricks to save money on auto maintenance.
 
           

Kelsey gives us some tips on how to save money at the pump.

   Dex looks at the benefits of buying a vehicle new or used.            

Banking

             

DeAndré breaks down the difference between savings and checking accounts.

  

Myles is singing about the benefits of online banking.

            

Budgeting

       
Josh explains the 70-20-10 rule.   Alex examines the wealth effect.   Darryl offers some tips on how you can take an extended vacation without extending your debt.   Alex covers how to calculate the money density of the things you do in your spare time.   Rob gives us some advice on how to handle the transition from college to career.
             

Alex shows us ways to cut down our cell phone bill.

  

Chris teaches multiple ways to use household products.

  
 
 

Community

       

Myles donates some coats.

  

Chris looks at how you can get involved in relief work.

   Sarah Dale shows us ways to harness our spending power for good.   Josh lets us know some fun ways to give back this holiday season.   Lee talks about different ways to give back.

Credit

     
   

Myles raises his credit card from the dead.

   Alex gives us a crash course in credit scores!   Rob shares some information on credit scores.   Seth looks at ways to watch out for affecting your credit score negatively.    

Debt

     
   

Chris shows you three techniques to reduce your debt Southern style.

   Josh compares paying off debt and saving money.   Josh cautions you to think before you borrow.   Alex gives some advice on avoiding high interest debt.    

Dining

         

Josh cooks a gourmet meal on the cheap.

   Chris shares nine tactics on how you can save money by making meals at home.

   Keith shows us how to slice our grocery bill in half.  
Seth shows us how you can have restaurant food for stay at home prices.
    

Do it yourself

       

DeAndré makes a cheap speaker out of household basics.

  

Cheryl makes inexpensive wedding memories.

  

Kelsey shows us a fashionable do-it-yourself summer project.

  

Cheryl concocts original costumes for less than $10.


   Josh shows us some awesome ways to pass time on the weekends - for free!
     
 

Chris from Alabama shows us the best way to deal with a yard sale.

  

Sarah Dale helps us create Christmas decorations on the cheap.

  

Sarah Dale shares some tips on how to save money by growing herbs at home.

  

Michelle shows us how to make an invisible bookshelf.

  

Rob offers advice on how to build a clock out of a jigsaw puzzle!
     
 
Lee shares some last minute gift ideas.
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Education

       

DeAndré finds out how to save money for going back to school.

  

DeAndré finds out what expenses freshmen are experiencing for the first time.

  

Josh goes through his guide on good ideas for recent graduates.


   Kelsey gets a little help finding out how to save money on textbooks.   Lee talks about ways you can making learning fun.
       

Matt talks about student debt traps and ways to avoid them.

  

 

  

 


  
 

Employment

       

Myles earns some summer cash.

  

DeAndré interviews a credit union CEO.

  

Myles interviews a human patient simulator technician.

  

Josh interviews a language arts teacher.

  

Josh talks about things to avoid when job searching.
 
         

Darryl gives us some tips to make the most of your job.

  

Darryl looks into the thrills and spills of office spending.

  

Darryl looks at how you can make money while attending school.

  

 

  

 

Entertainment

       

Myles shows you a few ways to save money on music.

   Chris shares date ideas for less than $10.
   Josh takes a look at video games on the cheap.

   Josh gives a review of the new online movie and cable service, Epix.
   Keith shows us how to save money as a sports fan.

Financial Planning

       

Josh has a faceless fill-in interview people about their financial horror stories.

   DeAndré asks people for their resolutions.
   Myles has 10 tips to improve your finances.
   Josh from Texas teaches us about financial vices.
   Chris from Alabama asks young people about their financial goals.
       
Alex asks how much your parents have taught you about money.   Josh finds out how young people are preparing for tax season.   Darryl has a confession to make.   Darryl shows us how to give yourself a financial checkup.   Kelsey explains what your daily salary is.
       

Rob helps us figure out how to catch up with our finances.

   Josh shares his insight on keeping financial records in order.   Darryl talks about how to be passive-aggressive with your finances.   Darryl discusses finances and football.   Darryl goes over the term Financial Fire Drill.
 
 
 
   

Rob goes over ways to keep score of your finances.

  
Seth gives us 10 financial commandments we can live by.
  
Michelle goes over co-signing loans.
   Janelle goes over ways to start saving money, one month a time.  

Housing

     
 

DeAndré shares lessons learned from his move.

   Josh weighs the pros and cons of having roommates.

   Kelsey gives us info to help us maximize our space!   Alex shares tips on cutting down the bills on your utilities.   Michelle shares some tips on home renovations.

Life Stages

       

Chris talks with married couples to find out what financial steps they've taken in their relationships.

   Chris shares some lessons learned about preparing for the costs of kids.

   Myles shares the five lessons he’s learned in his time as spokester.
   Chris shows us how to make your home baby-friendly!   Kelsey shows us some thrifty wedding tips.
     
 

Alex shows us ways to make a bit more money.

   Chris gives us home-buying tips.   Lee sits down with his fiance to have The Talk. Discussing finances with your significant other.   Rob sings a tune of lessons he's learned as a spokester.   Keith shares his lessons he's learned while being a spokester.
     
 

Lee looks at some of the deadly retirement savings sins to watch out for.

   Jenn shares some insights on making a crossroads in your finances.  
 
 

Productivity

         

Josh tours some useful websites.

   Josh reviews his top three iPhone apps for saving you money.
   Darryl teaches us the ins and outs of Life Coaches.   Josh shows us that taking a break can be extremely beneficial.   Dex talks about how being young can be to your benefit.
         

Alex asks people what they would like to put on their stop doing list.

   Dex shares some tips on kicking procrastination.  
 
 

Saving

       

Myles takes a look at how to save for the future.

   DeAndré says you're never too young to save.
   Josh teaches us about emergency funds.
   Keith interviews people about their financial motivations.   Matt in Indiana looks at the prospect of saving your money year-round.
       

Darryl looks at money leaks and how to avoid them.

   Janelle looks at why you might feel like you're always broke.  
Kaylie looks at how you can save money around the holidays.
  
Matt looks at ways you can save money for the holidays.
  

Shopping

       

Josh shows us how to become a coupon ninja.

   Myles explores being fashionably frugal.

   Josh offers up some practical and inexpensive gift ideas.
   Josh walks us through the buying calendar.

   Kelsey talks to us about secondhand gift cards.
       
Sarah Dale shows us how thinking about Christmas in the summer can save your money and your sanity come December.   Alex gives the down low on the Dollar Store with when to go cheap and when not to cheap out.   Darryl shows us how to cash in on the online freebie phenomenon.
   Kelsey covers what you shouldn't buy used and why.   Rob shows us how to curb our splurges!
       

Alex gives us tips to make sure our gifts arrive on time.

   Darryl shows us top mistakes made by consumers.   Kelsey shares some tips on how to limit your stockpiling.   Alex shares insight on daily deals.   Michelle talks about the inconvenience of overpriced convenience.
 
 
 
 

Kaylie shares some tips for your next grocery trip.

   Alex gives some tips on buying used.  
 
 

Street Smarts

       

Myles gives pointers on how to avoid identity theft.

   Josh shares some summer survival tips.
   Chris goes over the three golden rules of haggling.
   Chris talks about three legal rip-offs and how you can avoid them.
   Sarah Dale talks about your social security number and why it matters.
       
Alex teaches us about the wallet contingency plan.   Sarah Dale offers a few ideas on how to save money on laundry.   Chris shows off five useful websites.   Sarah Dale takes us through the ins and outs of dealing with customer service.   Josh takes us up in the air and gives us some info on travel rewards.

       
Darryl shares ways to save some money on your next flight.   Keith shows us how to come out ahead using rebates.   Chris shows us how to keep New Year's resolutions.   Rob gives us advice that'll help New Year's Resolutions stick!   Sarah Dale shows us how a good night's sleep can lead to wealth!
       
Keith shows us how to be on the lookout for scams.   Keith shares some tips on protecting your money while you travel.   Chris gives some insight on how to use Travelhacking.org   Alex shares some tips on negotiating your expenses.   Rob gives some tips on how to save money by reusing different items.
       

Josh shares about his time as spokester in Texas.

   Kelsey shares some tips on overcoming Frugal Fatigue.   Janelle talks about how your old textbooks can bring in some money.   Alex looks at how changing your spending habits can protect your finances.   Darryl shares some insight into the battle of cheap or frugal.

   
 
 

Janelle has some tips on what you can do with loose change.

   Jenn talks about how you can become a better negotiator.   Janelle talks with us about opportunity costs.