Blockbuster Online

Blockbuster Online

Rent movies frequently? Tired of late fees? Why not try an online video service?

There are several different online movie rental services available on the Internet and after having tried a few, I highly recommend the Blockbuster Online service. There’s absolutely no better – or cheaper – way to enjoy family movie night!

When you sign up with Blockbuster Online, you can choose between several different packages. Please note that prices could change in the future, but they are correct as of publishing.
$23.99 – 4 DVDs at a time
$17.99 – 3 DVDs at a time
$14.99 – 2 DVDs at a time
$ 9.99 – 1 DVD at a time (unlimited rentals)
$ 7.99 – 1 DVD at a time (3 rentals/month)
$ 5.99 – 1 DVD at a time (2 rentals/month)

After you’ve selected your package, browse their database of over 70,000 titles and start adding them to your queue. That’s it! You’ll receive your first DVD in the mail in just a few days and then each time you return a DVD, you get another one! If you return them via the mail, they send you the next DVD from your queue.

Using a service like Blockbuster Online saves you time and money! Here are the major benefits:

No due dates.
You no longer have to rush back to the video store to get a rental back at noon. Watch the movies on your schedule and return them when you’re ready.

No late fees.
You pay one flat rate each month and get to keep the movies as long as you want. If you keep one DVD for an entire month, you pay no late fees.

Free shipping.
Again, you pay the one flat rate and that’s it. Shipping of the DVD’s is free.

In-store Exchange.
This is a new feature of the program that allows you to return your DVDs to the store rather than mailing them back. When you bring them back to the store, you can pick out a new movie right then!

Free e-coupons.
In addition to the movies that you receive via your service, you also get a free coupon each month for an in-store rental!

Let’s break this down cost-wise. If you sign up for the ‘3 DVDs at a time’ service, your monthly fee is $17.99/month. At an average rate of $4/DVD from the video store, that’s equivalent to 4.5 movie rentals per month. You’re at that right away with your first 3 rentals via the mail, plus your free in-store coupon. Every other DVD you get during the month is a savings for you.

Even if you watch only a couple movies a month, it saves you money to sign up with one of their ‘1 DVD at a time’ packages.

Get your 2-week FREE trial here.

Bottom line: Save time and money with movies in your mailbox.

Additional movie resources:
Netflix
PeerFlix

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Dance A-Weigh

Since we’re on the topic of health care this week, I figured why not move onto exercise. It is the new year after all and getting into shape is the number one New Year’s resolution.

Looking for a way to get in shape without the high costs of joining a gym or the boredom of walking? Want a way to get your entire family into shape while having fun together?

Look no further than the popular Dance, Dance Revolution video game!

This nifty “game” is addictive, fun, and gives you a great workout. It’s a favorite with both kids and adults alike. You can get in a quick workout in the morning before work or challenge your kids to a “game” in the evening. It provides family fun time, entertainment, and most of all, it gets you in shape.

If you already own a video game console, the cost is minimal. All you need is the game and a dance pad. If you want to use the competition mode where up to four people can play at once, then you’ll want to get more than one dance pad. If you don’t already have a video game console, there is even a version that you simply plug straight into your TV with no console required.

The game itself is easy to use with several modes from beginner to expert. Don’t feel discouraged if you don’t shoot right up the levels. Even on beginner you get a great workout.

In addition to the standard mode, there is a weight loss mode that counts calories burned based on your weight and tracks your progress. There are also several competition modes where you can compete against opponents.

Find Dance, Dance Revolution in any of these consoles:
GameCube
Playstaton 2
Xbox
Xbox 360
No Console Required (Note: There have been some reports that these aren’t as good as the console versions)

Bottom Line: Get in shape while having fun!

Additional Resources:
Video Game Fans Dance Off Extra Pounds
Fitness and Kids

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Save Money on Health Care

If you’re self-employed or if your current employer does not provide health insurance benefits, you need to check out eHealthInsurance.com immediately. Even if you already have health benefits through an employer, you may still be able to save money by switching to an individual or family plan. Perhaps you want a plan with a tax-saving HSA (health savings account)? You can find those here as well!

How does eHealthInsurance work?
Their easy-to-use search allows you instantly search top national providers including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, and United Healthcare all at one time. The returned search results can then be ranked by premium price, deductible, top plans (as picked by eHealthInsurance), or plan provider. Of course, you can also view all of the plan details for each available plan. If you’re not sure what you need in a plan or what the plan details actually mean, eHealthInsurance offers a great help resource to guide you through the entire process.

eHealthInsurance allows you to search for health insurance plans for individuals, families, small businesses, and students. They also offer an option for short-term health insurance, which would likely save you money over a traditional COBRA plan.

In addition to the standard health care plans, you can search for HSA, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans as well.

Being self-employed, I found eHealhInsurance online in 2000 when looking for health insurance options. I used them to select my first health insurance plan, which I still have today. The entire process was quick and painless. After searching the eHealthInsurance website, I selected the plan that best met my needs and signed up. After filling out paperwork for the insurance company, my plan was in place. That was it!

If you need insurance or want to look into options to save money, check them out!

Bottom Line: Get insured without the hassles or high costs.

Additional Resources
Shopping for Health Care

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