Archive for 2009


How to Save on Health Care Without Skimping on Quality

Posted by Amanda on November 3rd, 2009

Being frugal and saving money on everything run through my blood. I have patience, sometimes waiting years in order to score a great deal on an item I want, and I am willing to compromise on quality in some cases. However, like many of you, health care is not an area I am willing to [...]

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Make the Most of Open Enrollment

Posted by Jill on November 2nd, 2009

I opened the mailbox on Friday and found a thick envelope from my employer: the 2010 Guide to Open Enrollment. During the next two weeks, employees of my company can renew our benefits selections or choose new ones for 2010. If you find yourself in the same situation, it’s important that you take advantage of it. [...]

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Prosper $50 Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Madison on October 30th, 2009

Prosper is back just in time for today’s Free Money Friday offer. Prosper is giving a $50 sign up bonus! And it could quite possibly be the fastest $50 we’ve ever earned. I signed up my husband (because I already had an account) and it took a total of 4 minutes to get the $50! [...]

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IRS Enrolled Agents, Investing, and Housing

Posted by Madison on October 29th, 2009

To satisfy one of my crazy tax desires, I’ve decided to become an enrolled agent. Not exactly your typical free time hobby, but something I find intriguing. I’ve completed taxes for years and volunteered for VITA, so it’s really the next logical step. As an enrolled agent, you can practice and represent taxpayers before the [...]

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Earning Interest and Dividends on Someone Else’s Dime

Posted by Amanda on October 28th, 2009

Interest is, well, quite interesting. Instead of your money accumulating in your mattress or shoe box, it can now accumulate plus earn its own money. Money earning money—what a concept. And there are multiple ways to achieve this: you can open a savings account or purchase certificates of deposits in order to earn interest, or [...]

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