Archive for April, 2008


My car is for sale! The 100+ inches of snow finally melted and we listed my car today. I’ll be sad when it actually sells, but I know that we’ll be much happier with a car that our family actually fits comfortably in. And now, the best of the personal finance articles this week: Taxes [...]

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Month in Review for My Dollar Plan: March 2008

Posted by Madison on April 6th, 2008

Each month I report progress on my personal net worth growth and the growth of My Dollar Plan. The reporting keeps me on track for my goals, thanks those who are helping My Dollar Plan grow and provides you with a summary of the most popular articles for the month. Please feel free to give [...]

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Winner of $50 SmartyPig Gift Card!

Posted by Madison on April 4th, 2008

Congratulations to Mr. Stupid at stupidmoneyhacks.com, the winner of the $50 SmartyPig Gift Card! I will email you directly to get your shipping information. The giveaway was a huge success, as all the entries shared terrific money savings tips, many which were new to me! Stay tuned and I’ll summarize all the tips that readers [...]

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The Best Cash Rewards Credit Cards

Posted by Madison on April 4th, 2008

Here is a comprehensive list of cash rewards credit cards. This list is updated regularly with the best offers for cash rewards credit cards. Why not earn cash rewards on your credit card purchases? Here’s a few of the cashback credit cards that we use. In addition, I’ve added some others that looked promising so [...]

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March 2008 Net Worth Update: 0.0%

Posted by Madison on April 3rd, 2008

After two months of portfolio declines, we finished March at no change! Yes, you read that right. Our portfolio value finished the month with less than $100 difference from February. I think that is the first time ever! Our year to date total remains at -7.0%. Our total percent increase since the beginning of our [...]

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