I had a blast checking out the archives last month, so I thought we’d make a reoccurring feature. It’s fun to see what was happening in the financial world a year ago.
Here were the most popular articles that were written in June 2008. Many of them still have a lot of relevance this year!
Popular in [...]

Posted June 30, 2009 in Dollar Plan News by Madison | Comments?

When we reach the half way point of the year, I like to do a mid year financial checkup. Here are some tasks for this summer’s checkup; some from my list and some from readers.
Mid Year Financial Checkup

Check Your Credit Report. Don’t forget to use your annual free credit report. In addition, if you [...]

Posted June 29, 2009 in Savings by Madison | 1 Comment

Recently, I asked What is Your Favorite Cash Back Program? A reader, Simon, pointed out that I forgot FatWallet!
I often mention the FatWallet Finance forums as one of my favorite places to hang out. But, as Simon reminded me, FatWallet also has a special place in my heart for earning cash back!
Let’s explore the FatWallet [...]

Posted June 26, 2009 in Savings by Madison | 2 Comments

Great news for those of you with student loans! On July 1, the interest rates on Stafford loans and PLUS loans will drop to an all time low!
Here’s what the new rates will look like:

Stafford loans in in-school or grace period status: 2.00%
Stafford loans in repayment: 2.50%
PLUS loans: 3.38%

This is great news for [...]

Posted June 25, 2009 in Roundups by Madison | 3 Comments

I’m heartbroken. Microsoft is pulling the plug on the Microsoft Money product. I’ve been a diehard user for more than a decade! That’s thousands of transactions and details from almost every financial move I’ve ever made.
Microsoft Money Plus Home and Business is the center of my Financial Organization detailing almost 200 accounts in multiple [...]

Posted June 24, 2009 in Budgeting by Madison | 8 Comments