Archive for 2008


Month in Review for My Dollar Plan: March 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.
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Winner of $50 SmartyPig Gift Card!

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 shared [...]


The Best Cash Rewards Credit Cards

Here is a comprehensive list of cash rewards credit card offers. This list is updated regularly with the best cash rewards credit card offers.
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 you [...]


March 2008 Net Worth Update: 0.0%

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 [...]


I’ve joined the staff at Mint!

I recently joined the writing staff at Mint, a free online money management tool. I will be helping to build the library of articles in the financial core section of Mint.edu.
Today my first article was published: Smart Tax Strategies For The Big Events In Your Life.
In the article, I highlight tax tips for the [...]