Archive for February, 2017


American Express EveryDay Sign Up Bonus Worth $100

Posted by Madison on February 24, 2017

American Express offers a sign up bonus of 10,000 membership rewards points. The 10,000 bonus points are worth $100 in gift cards. However, as I mentioned in my $4,292 Credit Card Application Spree, the benefits of this card go beyond the sign up bonus. You can pool your MR points across multiple cards and use […]

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5 Money Challenges to Help You Save More Money

Posted by Don on February 23, 2017

We all know that in order to reach our financial dreams, we have to save money. Most of us go about this by saving whatever is left over at the end of the month. Sadly, this usually amounts to nothing as we spend all we have (and in some cases, more than we have). In […]

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Amazon $8.63 Off When You Spend $50 Today

Posted by Madison on February 22, 2017

Amazon is celebrating a top reputation ranking in a corporate poll. What does it mean for you? $8.63 off your purchase at Amazon today! The promotion page says you’ll save $8.62, but if you read the small print, it’s actually 8.627 rounded up to $8.63. The thank you promotion discount is off of a $50 […]

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Replace Cable with Sling TV to Save $850 Per Year

Posted by Madison on February 16, 2017

We finally got rid of cable and replaced it with Sling TV. We’ve talked about How to Get Rid of Cable and Still Watch TV for years, but ran into stumbling blocks, mainly for sports related programming. Cutting cable or switching to a lower cost provider is a great way to save money. Here’s how […]

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When is the Tax Deadline? It’s Not Always April 15

Posted by Madison on February 15, 2017

Update: The 2019 tax deadline is April 15, 2019. The 2019 tax deadline for your 2016 tax return is on April 15, 2019. When is the Tax Deadline Not on April 15? Weekend Days. The tax deadline is extended when the traditional April 15 deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday. In this case, it […]

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How Long Does it Take to Get Your Tax Refund Back?

Posted by Madison on February 14, 2017

When filing tax returns, the second question everyone asks is “How long does it take to get my tax refund back?” Of course, the first question everyone asks is “How much is my refund?” Tax Refund Direct Deposit versus Mail If you want to get your refund faster, opt for the direct deposit route. Not […]

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IRS Will Delay Tax Refunds if You Claim These Tax Credits

Posted by Madison on February 9, 2017

There is a new delay this year for tax refunds. The delay will apply to 2016 tax returns filed in 2017. This year, the delay is due to a new law, the PATH Act of 2015. The law requires that tax refunds including the earned income tax credit or the additional child tax credits will […]

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$4,292 Credit Card Application Spree

Posted by Madison on February 8, 2017

It’s time for an application spree! Sign up bonuses from credit cards continue to be a big money maker for us. In addition, I pick up points that allow our family to travel on trips we wouldn’t otherwise take. Usually I alternate each spree with my husband. I’m trying something new this time around. After […]

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United 50,000+ Mile Sign Up Bonus from Chase

Posted by Madison on February 3, 2017

United just increased their sign up bonus to 50,000 miles on the Mileage Plus Explorer card from Chase. The regular bonus is 30,000 miles. In addition to the 50,000 miles that you can redeem for Free Flights, the card offers one free bag, 2 club passes and priority boarding. It’s our Free Money offer. How […]

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You can earn $120 per year from the Bank of America Better Balance card. It’s easy money and you can set it up automatically, but you need to set it up correctly to make it work. We’ve had this card for years but never fully optimized the earnings on it. One of the tricks is […]

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