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I have been using Evernote since September 2010 – just after I started the Executive Leadership Program at Seattle University.  I take notes  *ALL* of the time – at work, at home and now at school.  I’m also a consistent user of multiple PCs, a Mac, an iPhone and an iPad and really needed a single solution that would allow me to take notes on any of my devices, bookmark/copy/paste web content and since I still take lots of paper notes – I needed a way to scan all of those paper notes into the same solution as well.

I keep multiple notebooks for work, home, school and whatever else happens to come up.  The feature/function that I use the most are forwarding emails that I need info from or to take action on to the unique email address that is linked to my Evernote account – Evernote automatically creates a new note from the email content (including any attachments) – suweet!

The free version of Evernote lets you upload and unlimited amount of notes per month – there is a limit of 60Mb/month of data transfer (I haven’t come close yet to exceeding that).  The premium version goes for $5/month or pay for 12 months for $45 – there are a few extra bells and whistles in the Premium version as well.

Enter Evernote ::: Capture Anything, Access Anywhere and Find Things Fast

I have Evernote installed on my pc, my Mac, my iPhone and my iPad – it works seamlessly on all of them and they are all in sync with one another as well.

Currently supported Mobile devices/platforms:

and there are even plugins for most major browsers:

Some Examples of what you can do:

Put your thoughts, ideas, inspiration, and things to remember all in one place. Use Evernote for work, for play, and for everything that’s noteworthy. Here are a few suggestions:

  • Snap a photo of a business card with your phone, and have an easy way to store and access contacts.
  • Capture plane tickets and confirmation numbers, hotel invoices, and receipts for your expense reports.
  • Get inspired. Keep a file of anything cool you want to buy for yourself or as a gift, whether it’s online or out in the real world.
  • Keep notes from your meetings all in one place. Take a picture of a whiteboard and you’ll be able to find it later.
  • Plan your next trip. Clip web pages, maps, and itineraries. Capture sights, sounds, tastes, and anything else.
  • Research web sites and clip pages directly from your browser.
  • Keep a record of your favorite wines by snapping a photo of the label when you find one you like.
  • Remember the things you were supposed to remember. Create to-do lists, jot down random thoughts, leave a voice memo, and more.
  • Create notes right from Twitter and save tweets that you like by following @myEN on Twitter.Learn more »
 
 

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Cards with Expiration Dates

GiftCardRescue.com works with more than 350 merchants and the expiration date on your card must be within six months from when you mail it in.

 
 

Did you know as a BECU member you have access to over 28,000 surcharge-free ATMs across the country?  That is more ATMs than BofA has, more than Chase and more than Wells Fargo.  There are even 5 where I grew up! (link)

You can also visit over 4,200 Credit Union Service Centers (link) and conduct your credit union transactions just like you were in your own credit union. Find a location near you (link)

Even if you aren’t a BECU member, these ATMs are surcharge-free but *your financial institution may charge a fee to use them*.

How do you find these ATMs?  Easy – you have a few options (listed in order of increasing complexity):

  1. BECU’s LocatorSearch -> http://www.becu.org/locations.aspx
  2. Co-Op’s Locator -> http://www.co-opfs.org/public/locators/ATMlocator/index.cfm
  3. An iPhone app
  4. Text your location (address, intersection or zip code) to 692667 (MYCOOP)
  5. Download the location database to your GPS device (link)

If you’re not already a BECU member and would like to join the largest financial cooperative in the state of Washington – click here.

     
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