Archive for September, 2008


7 Moves You Haven’t Made in Your 401k

Posted by Madison on September 23rd, 2008

We’ve all heard about the basic retirement plan advice: get your employer match, pick the appropriate asset allocation, and check the expense ratios on the funds. There has to be more, right? Of course there is. Here are some tips for thoroughly evaluating your 401k and taking advantage of the less talked about options. 1. [...]

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Ideas for Frugal and Easy Cooking

Posted by Madison on September 22nd, 2008

Photography: Borscht to Be by Noël Zia Lee One of the best parts about My Dollar Plan is the community of readers that is developing. When I told you that I needed to learn how to cook, you came through with lots of recipes, links, tips and more. Once you know how to cook, you [...]

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$25 Referral Bonus for 529 Plan

Posted by Madison on September 19th, 2008

UPDATE: The $25 sign up bonus for the College Advantage 529 plan is back! Please see my latest article on the Ohio 529 College Advantage $25 Sign Up Bonus. My favorite 529 plan just got even better! The Ohio College Advantage 529 plan is giving out $25 sign up bonuses for friends and family. And [...]

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29 Steps I Took to Leave the Workforce at Age 29

Posted by Madison on September 18th, 2008

Today is my last day at work! No more corporate rat race for me. I’ve been planning an early retirement for as long as I can remember. Those close to me have been hearing about it for years. At age 29 I left the corporate world behind and I’m embarking on a new chapter in [...]

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Financial Turmoil and Hurricane Ike in My Last Week at Work

Posted by Madison on September 17th, 2008

There is a lot of financial news this week! To say it’s a crazy week in personal finance is an understatement! But, before we get to that, we finally have some updates to share with you on the stories going on at our house. Digging. After Digging Up The Water Pipes at Our House and [...]

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