Archive for 2009


Top 10 Financial Stories of the Decade

Posted by Madison on December 14th, 2009

As the decade winds down, it’s time to take a look back at the most prominent finance stories of the last ten years. Even though the decade was never officially named, there were many significant events that changed our economy forever. During the 2000s we saw stock market highs and lows, companies collapse and new [...]

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Chase Freedom $50 Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Kate on December 11th, 2009

The Chase Freedom $50 bonus has expired but the Chase Sapphire card now has a $100 signup bonus! This week the popular Chase Freedom credit card is offering another great reason to become a cardholder: a $50 sign-up bonus. It’s our Free Money Friday offer this week! How to Get Your Sign Up Bonus Register [...]

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Google Voice for Business Phone Service

Posted by Madison on December 10th, 2009

Google Voice is my new favorite inexpensive phone solution for small businesses. We are full steam ahead in launching the new business by the end of the year. One of the needs in any small business is phone service. Google Voice to the rescue. The service is free. You get a phone number (you can [...]

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5 Alternative and Creative Gift Giving Ideas

Posted by Amanda on December 9th, 2009

It is tradition in my family to purchase a gift for everyone. This includes grandparents, parents, siblings and their children, significant others, friends, etc. I love to purchase gifts throughout the year that fit each of the people on my list, and also to get great deals as sales come up seasonally. But year after [...]

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17 Tips for End of Year Tax Planning

Posted by Madison on December 8th, 2009

It’s time for end of year tax planning! Time to get your financial house in order for tax season! It seems like every year when we do our taxes, there’s a few things we wish we would have done in December to reduce our tax bill just a little more. Sound familiar? That’s where a [...]

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