Hot Tub Time Machine Free Screenings Still Available
It’s been about a month since I first posted about the Free Advanced Movie Screenings for Hot Tub Time Machine, but guess what, there are still screenings available! They’re adding new theaters, cities, and dates constantly, so if you haven’t gotten a chance to see John Cussack’s new movie for free, then you should check it out.
Eventful still has tickets available, but if the screening you’re interested in is full, you may want to go check FilmMetro’s site. I went on there this morning and was able to get tickets for one of the Hot Tub Time Machine screenings tonight that was full on eventful.
At this point, there seem to be screenings available up through mid-March.
If this curiously name movie has piqued your attention, you may want to check out the plot description and trailer.
Free Mp3 Album Download: Angels & Airwave’s “Love”
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. I know it’s a fake holiday that most people loathe (though I don’t know why with all this awesome chocolate), but let’s celebrate today with a free album download!
Angels & Airwaves has released their new album “Love,” and they’re giving it away as a free download. The songs are all in mp3 format in a zip file.
I downloaded it earlier today and I’ve only had a chance to listen to a few of the songs, and they’re great. You should definitely check it out since it’s free!
Here’s the track listing:
1. Et Ducit Mundum Per Luce
2. The Flight of Apollo
3. Young London
4. Shove
5. Epic Holiday
6. Hallucinations
7. The Moon-Atomic (…Fragments and Fictions)
8. Clever Love
9. Soul Survivor (…2012)
10. Letters to God, Part II
11. Some Origins of Fire
If you enjoy the album, consider making a donation to the band.
Tax Returns Done Cheaply or Free Online
This is not tax advice. I am not a tax professional.
Okay, now that we got that out of the way, tax season is here! I personally am not a fan, and every year, as soon as I have all my forms, I do my taxes ASAP just to get it over with. The tricky part is finding a way to do it for free, but so far I’ve managed to do that every year.
If all you have to deal with are some W-2s, then you basically get the pick of the litter from free online services. I’ll run through all the options, including the free ones and and the most basic. Your cheapest option is to do it online yourself. Now, if you have a complicated a return and feel unsure about it, I definitely recommend having a professional do your return so it’s done correctly.
Don’t forget to network and talk to friends and family. If there’s someone close to you who is a CPA or works for a tax or accounting company, they may be able to do it for free or give you some sort of discount.
Most of the following companies will let you do your federal tax return for free, but then will charge a small free to file your state tax return. If your state offers free e-file, you may be able to take the numbers from your federal return and file the state by yourself. Find out if your state has free e-file.
TaxAct
I used TaxAct last year, and I love it. They offer a free federal edition, which asks you questions in plain English, which makes the process much easier. I believe most people with income under $50K should qualify for the free edition, though I couldn’t find specifics on the site. The online deluxe version is only $9.95.
If you use the free edition, the state return it $14.95. For the deluxe online edition, it’s an additional $8. (I would recommend filing the state yourself for free, if you can).
Complete Tax
CompleteTax
has several options as well. Their free options supports 1040EZ and EITC, and anyone single or married filing jointly without children or dependents. Their Basic level is $9.95, which supports any 1040 form, dependents, and itemized deductions, and there are two more levels after that for those with investments or businesses.
Now their State returns are $29.95–definitely not the best deal. But again, you may want to try to file that yourself if you can.
TurboTax
I’ve used TurboTax in the past, and their software is really easy to use, but not as cheap as some of the companies I’ve already listed. Their free edition covers a lot of forms for simple tax returns. Their next level, Basic, costs $14.95 and is good for mortgages, childcare expenses, and charitable donations.
Their state is $27.95, a little less than CompleteTax, but more than TaxAct.
H&R Block
H&R Block has their own at home software, and it includes a free option. Their free option will not prepare returns with self employment, stock transactions, rental property, farm or K_I income. The next level is Deluxe, which costs $29.95, which is recommended as best for investors/homeowners.
Each state return is $29.95.
This is not a comprehensive list of all the places that offer free online tax return services. The IRS has compiled a list that you may want to check out if none of the options suit you. I’d also love to hear what tax services you’ve used in the past and plan to use this year.
Make Money Online: Answer Text Questions for ChaCha
ChaCha is hiring. What is ChaCha? Well, it’s similar to KGB. Basically it’s a service that answers questions it’s users ask through text message, and pays people to work from home answering these questions.
They are currently hiring for guides, and have four different roles: Expediters (rewrite and categorize incoming questions), Generalists (answer any type of question), Specialists (answers questions in specific categories), and Transcribers (transcribe audio questions).
To sign-up you must fill out some general info (name, address, etc) plus your education level, internet speed, and how many hours you can work. Then you watch a little video about the site, and then you’re required to fill out a W-9 form before you continue (including your SSN).
Next, they send out an email with a link. They ask you to select a guide role, though when I did it, they only offered the Expediter role, so I assume that’s the role they make everyone start with. After that there’s a timed compatibility assessment, and if you pass you can start orientation and training.
This is a contract position, but unlike KGB, you do not have to schedule shifts, you can just jump on whenever you feel like it. It seems like a convenient way to make some extra money online.
From what I can gather reading on their website and other people’s reviews (I did not finish signing up), they don’t pay per question, but instead give you points based on a number of factors (how busy it is, the complexity of your role or the questions, etc.). At the end of the month, those points convert to cash, based on how many points everyone else has. You can cash out when you’re receive $100 or sign-up for a debit card to use your money sooner.
Seems a little fishy to me, and I’ve read reviews praising and scolding Cha Cha, so I’ll leave it up to you to see if it’s worth your time. Comparing this with KGB, I think KGB is the better choice, simply because KGB is straightforward about the amount of money you’re making, and you’re paid monthly.
ChaCha Stats
Info Required to Sign Up: Name, address, birth date, phone number, email, education level, info to fill out W-9 (including SSN)
Member eligibility requirements: 18+ years old, fluent in English, U.S. mailing address, authorized to work in the U.S., high-speed Internet connection
Sign up bonuses: None
How points are earned: Answering questions, transcribing questions, rewriting and categorizing questions.
Value of action: Unable to determine
Redemption options: Money
Fees or rules for redemption: Paid once you reach $100 or you can get their special debit card to access money earlier.
Cash value of points: Based on percentage of monthly cash pool.
Worked for KGB or ChaCha? I’d love to hear about your experiences. Feel free to share them in the comments below, or email me.
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