Archive for 2009


SIMPLE IRAs are up next as we continue the series exploring three different types of retirement plans ideal for small business owners and the self-employed. Yesterday, we started the series with an in-depth look at the SEP-IRA. SIMPLE IRA Overview SIMPLE stands for Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees. SIMPLEs were established to encourage small [...]

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After Madison posted about her Solo 401(k) woes, a reader, Lee, suggested she look into a SEP-IRA instead. Let’s take a step back and explore 3 different types of retirement plans ideal for small business owners and the self-employed. We’ll start the series with an in-depth look at the SEP-IRA. SEP-IRA Overview SEP stands for [...]

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Sorry, this contest is over. However, if you want to buy gift cards for a fraction of their value, check out Plastic Jungle! You can even sell or swap your existing gift cards, too. To celebrate My Dollar Plan’s one millionth visitor, it’s time for a giveaway! What a perfect way to celebrate Free Money [...]

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I had to rearrange my schedule today. I subscribe to the rate watch at Pentagon Federal and they sent me an email that the 5/5 ARM rate had dropped to 4.0% with no points. And it’s a jumbo! Are you kidding? Is it April Fool’s Day? Whatever the reason, I had to drop everything and [...]

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Life is full of moments that leave a bad taste in our mouths; just turn on the news and you are met with daily tales of cruelty and weird happenings. But life is also about wonderful, precious moments and when these beautiful moments come around, we want to celebrate them. The union of two people [...]

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