Archive for May, 2009


Schwab 2% Cash Back Credit Card

I love cash back credit cards. If you pay in full every month, it’s a great reward. I’ve been shopping credit cards lately, and found the Schwab Bank Invest First card is a very appealing cash back card. It offers 2% cash back on everything. It’s our Free Money Friday deal of the week!
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Advanta Closes all Credit Cards, 529 Plans, and More!

Advanta, which is one of my favorite credit card companies for small business cards, is closing their doors on Saturday, May 30. We got a letter in the mail two days ago. Talk about a quick exit!
I know many of you got an Advanta card for 0% Balance Transfers in the past. The good [...]


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Flashback: One Year Ago… May 2008

Another year has passed, which people remind me about frequently, since I’m turning 30 this month. I thought it would be fun to see what was happening one year ago, here at My Dollar Plan!
Here were the most popular articles from last May. Obviously, many of them are still very relevant today, even though the [...]


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Help a Reader: Keep the House or Save for Retirement?

Time to help out a reader, Marke, who is facing a tough decision. His home has lost value, like many people today, and he’s not sure how to handle it. However, it’s not just his house he’s worried about. He’s nearing retirement, and needs to start planning for that, too.
It seems that keeping his [...]


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USAA $100 Sign Up Bonus

Checking account deals are popping up all over. This week USAA wants to give those with ties to the military $100 to open one for Free Money Friday.
How to Get Your Sign Up Bonus

Open a new USAA checking account by May 31, 2009 with a minimum deposit of $25.
Set up and maintain direct deposit.
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