Good news, everyone! The economy, which for the last few years has looked like the set of 2 Girls 1 Cup, is slowly cleaning itself off and considering taking a shower. Translation: things are getting better. Ish. Now, a lot of us are still feeling the pain, so this weekend let’s not only have fun, but make money doing it (or lose a ton of money. Note: You might lose a TON of money).

1) Bet on the SDSU vs BYU basketball game

Assuming you’re not Mormon or from Utah or named “Jimmer”, you should absolutely be cheering for San Diego State (OBC is headquartered in San Diego, so you better!) tomorrow in the much anticipated game that starts at 11am PST. Want to make the game even more interesting? Grab a couple friends and make some friendly wagers. Based on many betting sites, BYU is listed as an 8.5 point favorite, so if you put a few bucks down on SDSU and they win (which THEY WILL), you’ll at least make enough dough to pay for the debilitating amount of drinks you’ll buy throughout the game.

2) Start a blog

I know you love reading BCU and could basically never even fathom taking it off your home page and that’s a GOOD thing, but since you are reading up on the important business of the day as it is, why not start your own blog about something you enjoy or are knowledgeable about? Are you good at cooking? Start a recipe blog! Maybe you know all the hot spots in your local area? Create a site to review businesses, and let local companies treat you like the head honcho when you tell them you’re planning to review their services or products! It’s free, it’s easy, and it’s a better use of your time than mid-numbingly watching television. Try WordPress, Blogspot, or Tumblr to start for free! How can you make cash off this? GoogleAdwords, of course! Once you get some followers, sign up for an account and start making money!

3) Get free money from OBC, OBVIOUSLY.

We are still astounded every month how much money goes unclaimed from the monthly referral contest at OBC. It’s like you’re walking down the street and someone is throwing money at you and you’re like NO, NO THANK YOU, I DON’T WANT IT, PLEASE STOP. In fact, if you think of the many things that are harder than winning up to $1000 bucks from OBC, they include but are not limited to: doing laundry, tying your shoes, and pooping in your pants. All you have to do is invite some friends to join you at club OBC (and I know you guys like doing that, I get 100 club invites on Facebook a day from y’all), and you’re entered to win. Stop purposefully walking away from money guys! Oh, and once you’re rollin’ in the dough, buy me a drink, will you?

By this time next week, I expect you all to be sending me pictures of the phenomenal gear you’ve purchased since becoming a BCU reading ballers.

Weekend Warriors, ONWARD! (oh and seriously if you don’t root for SDSU this year you and I are OVER.)