Archive for June, 2015


4 Alternative Ways to Make More Money on Your Savings

Posted by Adrienne on June 9, 2015

Savings accounts are paying dismally these days. Most are paying less than 1%. While you may be ok with the low rates given the safety of savings accounts you may also be looking for short term ways to earn more money. Yes you could earn more investing your money in the stock market or other […]

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Now that the weather is getting warmer, many of us have completely forgotten or abandoned our resolutions that we set back in January. If you are in this group, have no fear as I am here to help provide you with some motivation and tips to start pushing forward with your goals once again. The […]

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Chase Freedom Sign Up Bonus Doubled to $225+

Posted by Madison on June 5, 2015

Chase Freedom just doubled their sign up bonus! We use our Chase Freedom cards often for the quarterly 5% rotating cash rewards cards. Currently the 2015 Chase Freedom Rewards Calendar shows restaurants for second quarter 5% cash back and gas stations for 3rd quarter. The $200 refer a friend promotion is doubled (normally the bonus […]

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My favorite personal finance book is Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin. Even though I read it over a decade ago (and my copy is over 20 years old!), it is still my favorite! This week our finance tips feature topics […]

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