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- February 2012 (5)
- January 2012 (26)
- 31: 2012 Discover More Rewards Calendar (1)
- 30: What Happens to Your Pension When the Company Goes Bankrupt? (5)
- 27: American Express Delta 30,000 Mile Sign Up Bonus (1)
- 27: 2012 IRS Tax Refund Delay (30)
- 27: What is Modified Adjusted Gross Income? (0)
- 26: How Much Do You Pay For Health Insurance? (4)
- 25: How to Avoid Foreclosure Scams (2)
- 25: What is Your Adjusted Gross Income? (0)
- 25: Adoption Tax Credit (0)
- 24: 2012 Chase Freedom Rewards Calendar (2)
- 23: How Do Tax Brackets Work? (5)
- 20: Citi Dividend $200 Sign Up Bonus (1)
- 19: Payoff Your Mortgage with a Credit Card (15)
- 18: 2011 Tax Calculator to Project Your Tax Refund (1)
- 17: 4 Foreclosure Scams to Watch Out For (2)
- 16: How to Lower Your Taxes on Savings Bond Interest (1)
- 13: Over $3,000 in Free Money Sign Up Bonuses (13)
- 12: How Much Money Do You Have to Make to File Taxes? (43)
- 11: Readers Share More Free Finance Apps (3)
- 10: How to Extract Money From a Balance Transfer (3)
- 09: End of the Paper Savings Bond Era (1)
- 06: Discover More 12 Month 0% No Fee Balance Transfer (5)
- 05: Best Day to Buy Airline Tickets? Cars? Groceries? (2)
- 05: Want to Write for My Dollar Plan? (0)
- 04: 12 Finance Tips to Kick Off 2012 (0)
- 03: New 1st Quarter 2012 5% Rotating Cash Rewards Credit Cards (8)
- December 2011 (21)
- 30: Citi Thank You Premier $500 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 29: Brand Names that Kicked the Bucket During the Recession (1)
- 28: Are Automatic Payments Secretly Costing You Money? (1)
- 27: Tax Loss Harvesting (0)
- 23: Free $10 from FourSquare (0)
- 22: Holiday Gift Guide to Help You Finish Shopping (0)
- 21: Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Employees (2)
- 20: Mastercard $10 Off for Amazon Purchases x 2 (0)
- 19: How to Make Holiday Gift Baskets (0)
- 16: Serve $10 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 15: Stress Free Gingerbread Houses, Holiday Shopping, Investing and More (1)
- 14: Gift Card Alternatives: The Art of Buying Actual Gifts (1)
- 13: Book Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List (0)
- 12: Should You Pay Your Property Taxes This Year? (2)
- 09: BeFrugal Cash Back & $10 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 08: 5% Amazon Discount Using Price Check (0)
- 07: 17 Tips for End of Year Tax Planning (17)
- 06: 9 Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids to Learn About Money (3)
- 05: Throw a Holiday Party without Breaking the Bank (0)
- 02: Colorado 529 & Upromise $75 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 01: Free or Cheap Holiday Resources (2)
- November 2011 (21)
- 30: Free Gift Cards from American Express Gift Chain (3)
- 29: Gift Card Deals for Restaurants and Shopping (4)
- 28: 5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Cyber Monday (0)
- 25: 11 Cash Back Reward Sites for Your Holiday Shopping (2)
- 23: Discover Double Cash Back for Amazon Purchases (4)
- 22: Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas (2)
- 21: Mastercard $20 Gift Card for Online Shopping (0)
- 18: Black Friday 2011 Free Stuff (3)
- 17: Citi Diamond $200 Credit for Online Shopping (3)
- 16: Create Memories with 6 Inexpensive Experience Gifts (1)
- 15: Festival of Frugality: Rock Bottom Thanksgiving Grocery Prices (4)
- 14: Cost Basis Reporting: Preparing for 2012 (2)
- 11: Discover More $150 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 10: Nationwide Buxx $25 Sign Up Bonus x 5 (3)
- 09: How to Stack Gas Rewards on American Express for Free Gas (3)
- 08: 8 Extremely Unique Gift Ideas (2)
- 07: Emptying Your 6% Cash Back via ATM and Cash Advance (6)
- 04: Southwest $500 – $800 Sign Up Bonus (1)
- 03: Chase Slate 12 Month 0% No Fee Balance Transfer (2)
- 02: 7 Financial Consequences When You Say “I Do” (2)
- 01: Holiday Gifts for Travelers (0)
- October 2011 (21)
- 31: Free American Express $25 Gift Card from FedEx (0)
- 28: American Express $25 Small Business Saturday Shopping Credit (0)
- 27: Sallie Mae 2% Cash Back Credit Card & $100 Sign Up Bonus (12)
- 26: What Happens When Your Credit Card is Stolen (3)
- 25: Free SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards Points (0)
- 24: 2012 Limits That Could Impact Your Paycheck Next Year (0)
- 21: Ohio 529 $50 Sign Up Bonus (1)
- 20: Can Once a Month Cooking Save You Money? (4)
- 19: More Time from the IRS for Innocent Spouses (0)
- 18: American Express 6% Cash Back Q & A (16)
- 17: How Much Should I Put in My Flexible Spending Account? (2)
- 14: Citi Checking $400 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 13: Have You Ever Bought a Cow? (12)
- 12: 7 Favorite Frugal Fall Activities (0)
- 11: New Walmart Price Match: What They Will and Won’t Match (9)
- 10: Can You Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half Shopping Only Once a Month? (6)
- 07: Chase Ink $500 – $625 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 06: Helpful Answers to Flexible Spending Account Questions (0)
- 05: Estate Planning for Every Age (0)
- 04: How Much Do Credit Inquiries Really Matter? (6)
- 03: 7 Ways to Avoid Debit Card Fees (7)
- September 2011 (20)
- 30: American Express $150 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 29: Can Stores Set Minimum Credit Card Purchase Amounts? (5)
- 28: Pressing the Reset Button (1)
- 27: Betterment Review and $25 Sign Up Bonus (3)
- 23: Citi Thank You Preferred $500 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 23: 4th Quarter 2011 5% Rotating Cash Rewards Credit Cards (0)
- 22: 2 Free Nights at the Hyatt (0)
- 21: $50 Sharebuilder Bonus for Existing Accounts (6)
- 20: TradeKing $100 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 19: Discover Bank $25 Sign Up Bonus (3)
- 16: CNBC Million Dollar Portfolio $50 Sign Up Bonus (1)
- 15: Do You Use a Rewards Checking Account? (5)
- 14: Should I Go To Grad School? (9)
- 13: 6 Reasons Why You Need to Carry Cash (16)
- 12: How to Maximize Credit Card Cash Back… $885 Worth! (4)
- 09: Discover Rebates on Utility Payments via ChargeSmart (10)
- 08: Hurricane Irene Disaster Relief and Tax Extensions (0)
- 07: 5 Reasons to Get Out of Debt (0)
- 06: How Much Do Reality TV Stars Get Paid? (2)
- 02: Citi Dividend 5% Cash Back and $300 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- August 2011 (23)
- 31: 6 Surprising Benefits of the One Car Household (10)
- 30: TradeMonster Review (0)
- 29: Credit Scores: VantageScore vs Fico (1)
- 26: Chase Ink 5% Cash Back on Cable and Satellite & $250 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 25: Time to Replace the Schwab 2% Card? (5)
- 24: Will the Payroll Tax Cut Be Extended? (8)
- 23: Financial Advice for Pro Athletes (4)
- 22: 2011-2012 Tax Rates & 2011-2012 Tax Brackets (39)
- 19: American Express 5% Cash Back on Wireless (0)
- 18: Playing the Car Accident Math Guessing Game (2)
- 17: Retirement Calculator Review: Optimal Retirement Planner (2)
- 16: Tips for Taking a Practical Vacation (1)
- 15: Chase Bank $125 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 12: Starwood 30,000 Point Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 11: Does the Market Volatility Make You Anxious? (0)
- 10: Surprises on Your Social Security Statement (1)
- 09: How to Use Credit Cards to Consolidate Debt (2)
- 08: Who Doesn’t Pay Income Tax? Who Doesn’t Want To? (11)
- 05: Continental 40,000 Mile Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 04: A Confession: I Have a Status Symbol (8)
- 03: 5 Weird Bankruptcies Declared During the Recession (7)
- 02: Which $500 Sign Up Bonus Should You Get? (4)
- 01: 7 Back To School Savings Tips (4)
- July 2011 (20)
- 29: United 40,000 Mile Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 28: Readers Share Frugal Camping Tips (3)
- 27: 5 Free Resources for Start-Up Businesses (1)
- 26: American Express 6% Cash Back Credit Card & $150 Sign Up Bonus (16)
- 25: 7 Credit Card Commandments (1)
- 22: Bank of America $100 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 21: Social Security Calculator, 1936 Budget, and More (0)
- 20: OptionsHouse Review (1)
- 19: Last Day to Lock in Virgin Mobile $25 Per Month Plan (5)
- 18: How Much Money Do You Spend on (Bad) Habits? (6)
- 15: Chase Freedom $200 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 14: State Taxes, Debt Ceiling, and More (0)
- 13: Free Credit Monitoring from Credit Karma (1)
- 12: Grown Children and Parents Cohabitating to Save Money (7)
- 11: Companies That Pay You to Reuse Items You Already Own (7)
- 08: Southwest $500 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 07: Enroll in FIA Easy Rewards Credit Card Bonuses (3)
- 06: Kids and Money: A Summer Job for Our Niece (4)
- 05: How to Use Coupons After TLC’s Extreme Coupon Show Fraud (0)
- 01: Southwest $50 and 20,000 Mile Sign Up Bonus (0)
- June 2011 (21)
- 30: Ask Madison: Reader Mail Volume 5 (1)
- 29: How Do You Combat Spending Anxiety? (12)
- 28: AwardWallet Point Tracking with Free Upgrade (0)
- 27: New 3rd Quarter 2011 5% Rotating Cash Rewards Credit Cards (0)
- 24: Citi Dividend $150 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 22: Should You Liquidate Savings to Pay off Debt? (10)
- 21: 5 Scary Foreclosure Fiascos (3)
- 20: My Google Wallet Wishlist (0)
- 17: Citi Thank You Preferred $250 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 16: Free Hilton Gold Status or 5,000 Points (0)
- 15: Should We Move to a Smaller House? (17)
- 14: 10 Ways to Maximize Craigslist Revenue (3)
- 13: Citi Thank You Premier $300 Sign Up Bonus (3)
- 10: Merrill Edge $100 Sign Up Bonus (2)
- 09: Ask Madison: Reader Mail Volume 4 (0)
- 08: How to Barter for What You Need (2)
- 07: I’m Buying a Car… Help! (23)
- 06: 6 Defects Our Detail-Oriented Home Inspector Missed (12)
- 03: Betterment $25 Sign Up Bonus (1)
- 02: 5 Potential Costs of a New Job (8)
- 01: Filling My Mailbox with Rebate Checks (1)
- May 2011 (21)
- 31: Financial Karma: Is Saving Money a Zero Sum Game? (6)
- 27: Discover Open Road $50 Cash Back on Gas Purchases (0)
- 26: One $125 Chase Coupon Code (2)
- 25: Making the Big Decision to Move Cross-Country (12)
- 24: Adding Real Estate and Negative Bonds to our Asset Allocation (3)
- 23: 16 Ways to Lower Your Housing Costs (8)
- 20: Chase Sapphire $500 – $625 Sign Up Bonus (2)
- 19: 8 New Financial Words Added to the Dictionary Since the Recession (7)
- 18: Is Inflation Impacting Your Spending Habits? (3)
- 17: What Do I Need to Know About Having a Garage Sale? (6)
- 16: When an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Makes Sense (1)
- 13: ShareBuilder $50 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 12: I Joined a Book Club… and Found the Electronic Library (5)
- 11: The Overzealous Stock Market Operator (1)
- 10: Best Online Discount Broker Comparison (1)
- 09: New I-Bonds Rates are Attractive (2)
- 06: Free 24″ – 30″ Dell Monitors from OptionsHouse (1)
- 05: Will Facebook Photos Harm Your Career? (1)
- 04: How to Save Money on Purchases While Traveling Abroad (2)
- 03: 7 Rules for Successful Pre-Buying (1)
- 02: Why On Earth Did We Pay Cash? (0)
- April 2011 (24)
- 29: British Airways 100,000 Mile Sign Up Bonus (3)
- 28: A Sneak Peak at our Real Vacation Home Photos (4)
- 27: Prosper $104 Bonus Today at Noon PDT (4)
- 27: Keep Your Eye on the Graduation Prize (0)
- 26: Why I Replaced My Online Accounts with Discover Bank (0)
- 25: How Much My Stimulus Money Added to the National Debt (4)
- 22: Chase $50 Sign Up Bonus and 30,000 United Miles (0)
- 21: New 1099 Requirements Repealed (0)
- 20: Unemployment Benefits Extended Through 2011 (0)
- 19: Eliminating Preexisting Conditions in Health Insurance (4)
- 18: Last Minute Tax Tips (0)
- 14: How to Report Taxes on Bartering for Goods or Services (0)
- 13: Struggling to Pay Your Taxes? IRS to Revamp Tax Lien Rules (2)
- 12: I Hate Taxes (1)
- 11: 7 Retirement Planning Strategies to Report on Your Taxes (0)
- 09: 2011 Tax Extensions and Deadlines (4)
- 08: Lending Club IRA $100 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 07: Wealth Distribution and the Top 1% (2)
- 06: Will a Government Shutdown Delay Your Tax Refund? (2)
- 06: How to Appeal the IRS Garnish of My Wages (4)
- 05: Tuition Deduction Versus Tuition Tax Credits (2)
- 04: You Can Afford It… but Should You? (4)
- 03: Tax Return Bankruptcy Debt (1)
- 01: Chase Sapphire Sign Up Bonus (0)
- March 2011 (24)
- 31: The First Picture of Our New Vacation Home (5)
- 30: New 2nd Quarter 2011 5% Rotating Cash Rewards Credit Cards (1)
- 29: Exploring Vacation Home Tax Rules (1)
- 28: What is My Tax Rate on my Dividend Income? (0)
- 26: Our Offer Was Accepted! (0)
- 25: Credit Sesame Free Credit Score (0)
- 24: Making an Offer on a Vacation Home (6)
- 23: Are You an Innocent Spouse? (1)
- 22: What You Need to Know About Tax Losses (1)
- 21: 7 Things To Do With Your Tax Refund (7)
- 18: TurboTax Free Premier Tax Filing (13)
- 17: Vacation Home Shopping Trip (2)
- 16: What are Your Options When You Owe the IRS Money? (3)
- 15: How to File Old and Delinquent Tax Returns (2)
- 14: Paying Taxes with Credit Cards to Earn Cash Back (9)
- 13: 5 Free iTunes from American Express (0)
- 11: Citi $100 Sign Up Bonus With Extras (7)
- 09: Calculating the Best Balance Transfer Rates (6)
- 08: Readers Share Tips for Making Lowball Offers on Homes (5)
- 07: Can You Afford It? (5)
- 04: Free Credit Score and Credit Report (0)
- 03: Have You Made A Low Ball Offer? (7)
- 02: What Should Your Financial Pie Chart Look Like? (3)
- 01: TurboTax Review (9)
- February 2011 (29)
- 28: Cheap Movie Deals from Groupon, Redbox, and Amazon (4)
- 25: Discover Open Road $150 Sign Up Bonus (3)
- 24: Would You Consider Reverse Snowbirding? (11)
- 23: How to Claim the Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction (1)
- 22: Estate Tax Changes in 2011 (4)
- 21: How Do You Handle College Advantage 529 Plan Taxes? (3)
- 20: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) (0)
- 20: 8917 Form for Tuition and Fees Tax Deduction (0)
- 20: 1098 Forms for Mortgage, Tuition, and Interest (0)
- 20: IRS Form W9 (1)
- 18: Lending Club $50+ Sign Up Bonus (6)
- 17: Budget Protests and the Financial Impact on Our Family (5)
- 16: Are Credit Card Rewards Taxable? (6)
- 15: Will Obama’s Budget Bring Back the Tax Increases? (5)
- 14: Valentine’s Day Freebies (1)
- 12: The 2010 Tax Deductions You Can’t Claim (4)
- 11: Chase AARP Visa 5% Cash Back Credit Card (14)
- 10: AARP, Valentines, Investing, and More (6)
- 09: How Do You Handle Lending Club Taxes? (5)
- 08: 8 Ways To Maximize Discover Card Cash Rewards (5)
- 07: New 2011 Tax Rules for eBay Sellers: The 1099K (5)
- 06: Income on Your W2 Form (1)
- 06: How to File a Schedule A Form (0)
- 06: What is a 1040 Form? (0)
- 05: ING Direct $50 IRA Sign Up Bonus (2)
- 04: Discover Double Cashback Birthday Bonus (2)
- 03: Substitute, Improvise, and Make Do With What You Have (7)
- 02: The Blizzard via Social Media, Groundhogs, and Investing (5)
- 01: 7 of the Best Free Finance Apps for the iPhone and iPad (6)
- January 2011 (31)
- 31: Should You Reverse Your Roth IRA Conversion? (5)
- 30: Itemized Deductions (2)
- 30: What is a Form 1099? (2)
- 30: Tax Extension Form 4868 (0)
- 29: How Important is the Best Preschool? (14)
- 28: Sony $100 Sign Up Bonus (1)
- 27: Tax Estimator to Calculate Your 2010 Tax Refund (6)
- 26: 5 Helpful Android and iPhone Tax Apps (3)
- 25: Are You a Victim of Lifestyle Inflation? (11)
- 25: Standard Deduction (0)
- 25: IRS Tax Filing Status (0)
- 24: 6 Free Efile Tax Return Options (19)
- 23: 2011 Tax Refund Status (0)
- 23: How Long Does it Take to Get Your Tax Refund Back? (35)
- 20: Updates on My Wallet, Penfed CDs, and FIA Billpay (0)
- 19: 10 Wacky and Clever Safes to Hide Your Money (21)
- 19: Where’s My Refund? (3)
- 18: No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards (10)
- 17: Do You Qualify for the Retirement Saver’s Tax Credit? (9)
- 15: When is the Tax Deadline? (10)
- 14: H&R Block Free Federal Premium Tax Filing (34)
- 13: Will You Be Subject to the IRS Tax Filing Delay? (0)
- 12: Investing in Tax Lien Certificates and Tax Deeds (15)
- 11: 10 Creative Ways States and Cities are Plugging Leaks in Their Budgets (12)
- 10: New AMT Exemption in the 2011 Tax Cuts (1)
- 08: How Much Money Do You Have to Make to File 2010 Taxes? (0)
- 07: New Envaulted Cash Back Program (14)
- 06: I Lost My Wallet, My Mind, and Diet Coke (4)
- 05: Reviewing 2010 and 2011 Financial Strategies (12)
- 04: New 1st Quarter 2011 5% Rotating Cash Rewards Credit Cards (0)
- 03: New Discover No Transfer Fee 0% Balance Transfer (1)
- December 2010 (25)
- 31: AT&T $20 Customer Bonus (1)
- 30: Free $5 Amazon Video on Demand Credit, Wrapping up 2010, and More (0)
- 29: Two Years After the Bank Bailouts: Has Taxpayer Money been Repaid? (10)
- 28: 6 People You Can’t Afford to Lie To (9)
- 27: Billionaire Winners and Losers from the Recession (11)
- 24: Citi Preferred $50 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 23: Ooma Winner, Christmas Shipping, and More (0)
- 22: Last Minute Shopping Bonuses and Deals (0)
- 21: Payroll Tax Cut: What Your Paycheck Will Look Like (35)
- 20: A Stroll Through Our Holiday Traditions (6)
- 17: $25 American Express Shopping Bonus (0)
- 16: Madison’s Third Favorite Thing: An Ooma (3)
- 15: Obama Tax Deal In the Works (2)
- 14: 6 More Ways to Cut Holiday Spending (7)
- 13: 8 Ways to Fix Holiday Spending Problems (3)
- 11: Christmas Baking, Leapfrog Shopping Deals, and More (2)
- 10: ShopAtHome Guarantees Highest Cash Back (2)
- 09: 2 New Amazon Gift Card Bonuses (4)
- 08: How Do You Like Your Coffee? (15)
- 07: Most Expensive Christmas Gift Ideas You Don’t Want to Miss (2)
- 06: Gift Card Deals for iTunes, Restaurants, and More (0)
- 03: Citi Thank You Premier Card Review and $500 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 03: Citi $50 Statement Credit (1)
- 02: Gift Wrap Party, Downsized TV, Mutual Funds, and More (2)
- 01: Inexpensive Christmas Gifts for Coworkers, Teachers, and Others (5)
- November 2010 (26)
- 30: When You May Want to File an Optional Tax Return (4)
- 29: Cyber Monday Shopping Tips to Stack Your Savings (1)
- 26: Discover Double Cash Back for Online Holiday Shopping (0)
- 25: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Second Favorite Things Winner (0)
- 24: 10 Inexpensive Christmas Gifts Under $10 (6)
- 23: Christmas Shipping Deadlines (2)
- 23: 4 Black Friday Spending Traps to Avoid (1)
- 22: Quicken Tip List Former Money Users Will Like (3)
- 19: Black Friday 2010 Free Stuff (1)
- 18: Madison’s Second Favorite Thing: A Foodsaver (3)
- 17: 12 Inexpensive Christmas Gifts Under $20 (12)
- 16: 5 Free Holiday Web Services (7)
- 15: What to Watch for During Open Enrollment 2010 (7)
- 14: Winners of First Favorite Things, Mutual Fund Settlements, and More (1)
- 12: How to Fill Out a 2010 W-4 Form (0)
- 12: Bing Rewards 250 Credit Sign Up Bonus (2)
- 11: How Do You Decide When You Are Done Having Kids? (23)
- 10: Penny Auctions: A Great Deal or a Scam? (11)
- 09: Student Loans: The Effect of Extra Payments (11)
- 08: 10 Lessons from the Downsized TV Show (103)
- 05: Lending Club Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 04: Madison’s First Favorite Thing: Amazon Gift Cards (0)
- 03: Tips and Tricks to Save on Holiday Shopping (4)
- 02: Student Loans: Consolidation (6)
- 01: 2011-2012 401k and IRA Limits (3)
- 01: Frugal Holiday Traditions to Introduce in Your Family (9)
- October 2010 (22)
- 29: Chase Ink $100 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 28: Social Security 2012 Wage Base Increase (12)
- 27: 2011-2012 Roth 401k and Roth IRA Limits (9)
- 27: What’s in My Wallet? (12)
- 26: Student Loans: Repayment Options (3)
- 25: 9 More Free Web Services (10)
- 22: Discover $50 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 21: Do You Save First or Spend First? (21)
- 20: 10 Frugal Tips from the Tightwad Gazette (6)
- 19: Student Loans: The Basics (5)
- 18: To Roth 401k or Not to Roth 401k? (2)
- 15: PerkStreet 5% Cash Back Bonus (0)
- 14: 3 Membership Programs You Want to Subscribe To (4)
- 13: My Evolving Credit Card Arbitrage Strategies (14)
- 12: How to Save on Taxes This Year (2)
- 11: Vanguard Admiral Shares Lower Minimum Balance Requirements (1)
- 08: American Express $250 Sign Up Bonus (3)
- 07: Have You Tried Once a Month Cooking? (8)
- 06: 6 Ways to Change the Impact of Food on your Budget (20)
- 05: How to Obtain High Risk Insurance When You Find Yourself Uninsurable (5)
- 04: 8 Best Personal Finance Apps for Android (7)
- 01: Target 5% Discount Credit Card (5)
- September 2010 (22)
- 30: A Little Secret: Madison’s Favorite Things Coming Soon! (3)
- 29: 7 Frugal Moving Tips (13)
- 28: Sell an Unwanted Timeshare or Purchase a Timeshare at a Severe Discount (7)
- 27: 5 Steps to Building (and Keeping) Good Credit (6)
- 24: New 4th Quarter 5% Rotating Cash Rewards Credit Cards (0)
- 23: Will You Pay for College for Your Kids? (15)
- 22: Prepare for the Holidays…Today (2)
- 21: Carsharing Using Zipcar Rental (1)
- 20: Pair Balance Transfers and a 529 to Make Money on Tuition Payments (1)
- 17: Free Amazon Prime for Parents (1)
- 16: Moving to 100% in Stocks (6)
- 15: Newlywed Finances Part II (6)
- 14: Poll: Will the Obama Tax Cuts Pass? (3)
- 14: Financial Management For Newlyweds (7)
- 13: There’s No Such Thing as Bad Debt (11)
- 10: Ebates 100% Sign Up Bonus Match or $100 Contest Entry (0)
- 09: Sprint SERO Premium Upgrade Coming Soon (3)
- 08: Are Municipal Bonds the Next Bubble? (7)
- 07: OptionsXpress Review (3)
- 03: Citi 30,000 American Airlines Miles Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 02: Squeezing in One Last Summer Vacation (2)
- 01: Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Unemployment? (4)
- August 2010 (21)
- 31: Marriage Tax Penalty Won’t Return in 2011 (4)
- 30: How Far Would You Go to Save Money? (14)
- 27: Social Lending Arbitrage Beats Projections (15)
- 26: 5% Certificates at Pentagon Federal (10)
- 25: WTDirect $200 Bonus Offer (3)
- 24: Citi $50 Sign Up Bonus & 10% off AT&T Service (2)
- 23: 2011 Tax Calculator for Income Tax Planning (0)
- 20: TradeKing $50 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 19: My First Job Ended in Unemployment (6)
- 18: 7 Ways to Further Your Education Without Paying Full Price (8)
- 17: Uncovering Rewards Programs for Every Purchase You Make (6)
- 16: Money Market Accounts vs Savings Accounts (1)
- 13: EverBank $75 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 12: Do You Have a Foodsaver? (8)
- 11: What to Expect When You File for Unemployment (5)
- 10: New Gift Card Law Limits Fees & Expiration (5)
- 09: How to Pay Your Mortgage with a Credit Card (13)
- 05: Sucked Back into Obsessive Couponing (9)
- 04: 9 More Ways to Maximize Back to School Savings (1)
- 03: Back-to-School Shopping Tips to Stretch Your Budget (10)
- 02: 5 Ways the Recession has Changed Consumerism in America (12)
- July 2010 (21)
- 30: Citi Forward $200 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 29: A Closer Look at a Lending Club Default (10)
- 28: What the Financial Reform Bill Means for You (2)
- 27: $250,000 FDIC Insurance Limit Made Permanent (3)
- 26: 11 Ways the Government is Padding Your Wallet This Summer (5)
- 23: Citi $50 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 22: Would You Invest Your Money With Me Directly? (17)
- 21: 0% Capital Gains Tax Rate Really Exists (6)
- 20: Effects of the Recession on American’s Personal Finances: How Long Will They Last? (14)
- 19: Are the Mutual Fund Settlements Legit? (32)
- 16: Amazon Prime 1 Year Free for Students and Others (4)
- 15: Do You Snoop on Your Neighbors? (5)
- 14: 5 Steps to Overcoming a Financial Setback (6)
- 13: How to Take Charge of the Bush Tax Cuts (3)
- 12: Is a Financial Fast Right For You? (2)
- 09: How to Score Groupon Deals (3)
- 08: What Do I Need to Know About Camping? (13)
- 07: Emergency Fund or Retirement First? (13)
- 06: 4 Quick Mid-Year Financial Checkups (10)
- 02: Chase Freedom $100 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 01: Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension (0)
- June 2010 (24)
- 30: How to Make SmartyPig Withdrawals (4)
- 29: Unique CD Strategy to Lock in Higher Rate (7)
- 28: Are CDs Obsolete? (20)
- 25: Citi $50 Sign Up Bonus (0)
- 25: 2% Cash Back Credit Card (0)
- 24: June 30 Deadline for Home Buyers and 529 Bonus (1)
- 23: Bill Includes New Student Loan Forgiveness Program (15)
- 22: Increasing Penalties for Health Savings Accounts (7)
- 22: Flexible Spending Account Changes on the Way (9)
- 21: New 1099 Requirements Hiding in Health Care Bill (3)
- 18: Father’s Day Freebies (0)
- 17: Have You Sold Your House on FSBO or Flat Fee MLS? (2)
- 16: Health Care Bill Impacts: Insurance Options for Young Adults (3)
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- 29: Asset Allocation Update to Include More International Exposure (7)
- 26: Free Money Deadlines This Week (4)
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- 24: 13 Tax Deductions You Don’t Want to Miss (7)
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- 23: Special Tax Deduction for Haiti Donations Made in 2010 (3)
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- 16: What to Expect When Working With a Financial Planner (9)
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- 30: Balancing Life’s Little Moments with Your Budget (7)
- 29: Give Yourself an Allowance to Control Spending and Save Money (10)
- 28: 5 Ways Spending More is Actually Frugal (18)
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- 24: Why Fidelity Sucks (30)
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- 28: Is There a Cash for Clunkers Tax? (14)
- 28: Free Trial from Netflix (3)
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- 30: Which Coupon Code Sites Do You Use? (3)
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- 28: Advanta Closes all Credit Cards, 529 Plans, and More! (3)
- 27: Flashback: One Year Ago… May 2008 (0)
- 26: Help a Reader: Keep the House or Save for Retirement? (23)
- 22: USAA $100 Sign Up Bonus (5)
- 21: Going to Court, Debt, and Investing (14)
- 20: Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (8)
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- 19: Small Business ARC Loan Arbitrage (11)
- 18: Write for My Dollar Plan (2)
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- 30: Making Home Affordable Second Lien Program (5)
- 29: Firing Our Nanny for More Family Time (9)
- 27: Closing on Our First Rental Property (26)
- 24: SwagBucks Sign Up Bonus and Gift Cards (0)
- 23: Visual Guide to Tax Spending, Credit Cards, and Housing (3)
- 22: Solar Energy Tax Credit: Will You Install Solar Panels? (17)
- 20: 16 Second Quarter Financial Tips (7)
- 17: Lending Club Referral Bonuses (4)
- 16: Did You Miss the Stock Market Rally? (10)
- 15: Ask Madison: Last Minute Tax Questions (4)
- 13: File an Extension to Lower or Hedge Your Tax Bill (7)
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- 08: Frugal Entertainment Rule: You Must Try Redbox (16)
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- 03: How To Earn Money With CashCrate (9)
- 02: The Final Decision on Downsizing (15)
- 01: Happy April Fools’ Day! (9)
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- 31: Will the $15,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit Return? (5)
- 30: 12 Ways to Generate Extra Income (17)
- 27: ShareBuilder $70 – $90 Sign Up Bonus for Costco Members (1)
- 26: Tax Deductions for the Self Employed (12)
- 25: Credit Cards Compromised, Investing, Debt, and More! (2)
- 24: Would You Take a Loan Modification? (18)
- 23: Make Working Pay Tax Credit Hits Paychecks Soon (14)
- 20: TurboTax Spring Giveaway (14)
- 19: How to Manage Money in Your Marriage (26)
- 18: The Decision on a Whole New Career (3)
- 17: Would You Quit Your Job for a Whole New Career? (10)
- 16: Reflections on Leaving My Job… Six Months Later (14)
- 13: Free Credit Reports and Scores from American Express (3)
- 12: Getting Started in Real Estate Investing (20)
- 11: What Worries You Most About the Economy? (14)
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- 05: Making Home Affordable Program Launched (8)
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- 03: Should We Downsize? More Considerations (5)
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- 26: Should We Downsize? (24)
- 25: Housing, Housing, Housing… Recession (3)
- 24: Get Out of Emotional Debt (9)
- 23: How I Make Money Blogging (7)
- 20: Ohio 529 College Advantage $25 Sign Up Bonus (9)
- 19: $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit (35)
- 18: What’s Your Exit Strategy? (6)
- 17: Ask Madison: Reader Mail Volume 3 (5)
- 16: The Ultimate Tax Resource Guide (11)
- 13: Discover 25,000 Bonus Miles (2)
- 12: Keeping Tabs on the Economic Stimulus Plan (13)
- 11: Economic Stimulus Bill Pending, Experian Pulls FICO Score, and More! (1)
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- 09: Our Family is Expanding… (26)
- 06: American Express $100 Gift Card (2)
- 05: $15,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit Possible! (16)
- 04: Changes Ahead: Zecco, First Time Home Buyer Credit (3)
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- 02: How Much Money Do I Have to Make to File Taxes in 2008? (0)
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- 29: TradeKing Review (2)
- 28: Winter Utility Bills, Jim Cramer, and Interest Rate Changes (2)
- 27: Use Your Credit Cards to Avoid Cancellation (14)
- 23: ShareBuilder $50 Sign Up Bonus (4)
- 22: ShareBuilder Review: My New Account (5)
- 21: A White House Blog, Mortgage Rates, Taxes, and More! (3)
- 20: I Refuse to Pay Fees to Change My Name! (15)
- 19: How Long Do We Really Need to Keep Those Papers? (18)
- 16: Amboy Direct $25 Sign Up Bonus (1)
- 15: Time to Refinance? (7)
- 14: Free Suze Orman Book, Business Tax Software, and More! (3)
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- 07: Get Your Tax and Financial Questions Answered for Free (5)
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- 05: 2008 TaxCut Review… Why I Switched Back! (4)
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- 25: Merry Christmas! (0)
- 24: My Imaginary Vacation and Holiday Cheer (3)
- 23: Adventures in Digging (3)
- 22: Last Minute Frugal Gifts Under $20 (13)
- 19: $100 Cash Back Bonus from Discover (0)
- 17: Holiday Shopping, Routing Numbers, and More! (4)
- 16: 37 Homemade Frugal Gift Ideas Under $20 (8)
- 15: Simplify Your Holidays in 3 Easy Steps (11)
- 14: Winners of the Amazon Gift Card Holiday Giveaway
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- 11: 10 Amazing Frugal Gift Ideas Under $20 (8)
- 10: Snow, What I Want for Christmas, and More! (3)
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- 04: VistaPrint Holiday Card Deals (4)
- 03: Wishlist Brings Amazon Back and More (1)
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- 27: Happy Thanksgiving! (0)
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- 25: An Administrative Error Could Cost You Your Retirement (14)
- 24: Online Shopping Resources: Cyber Monday and Beyond (4)
- 21: Black Friday 2008 Free Stuff (13)
- 20: Black Friday Shopping Resources (6)
- 19: Holiday Travel, Shopping, and Your Retirement (5)
- 18: Opening a New Solo 401k (6)
- 17: Are You Ready to Lose Your Job? (12)
- 14: Additional $50 from ING Direct (19)
- 13: Rate Chasing with High Yield Savings Accounts (14)
- 12: Contests, Freebies, Money Mindset and More! (0)
- 11: CVS: My Frugal Dream Come True! (13)
- 10: 14 Steps to Prepare For Holiday Shopping (16)
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- 06: Your Tax Questions Answered (5)
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- 31: Ebates $5 Sign Up Bonus (4)
- 30: The Future of My Dollar Plan is Up To You! (8)
- 29: An 866% Return and Debating Taxes (6)
- 28: What Happened to Your Credit? (7)
- 27: 16 Ways to Save Buying in Bulk (21)
- 24: Discover Card Holiday Rewards (3)
- 23: Your 9 Step Economic Action Plan (12)
- 22: Another Economic Stimulus Package, Tip’d, and More! (5)
- 21: Do You Report All Your Income? (59)
- 20: 8 Tips for Saving Money at Halloween (9)
- 17: Free Quicken Online (8)
- 16: Reshuffling My Whole Cash Back Credit Card Plan (10)
- 15: Free Money, Blog Action Day, Lending Club and More! (9)
- 14: Help a Reader: Save and Invest for Kids (8)
- 13: 15 Must Do Fall Finance Tips (16)
- 10: My Emergency Cash Back Card: American Express Blue Cash Everyday (6)
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- 07: Improving Middle Class Finances Through Education (18)
- 06: 11 Ways to Save on Car Insurance (10)
- 03: $50 Sign Up Bonus from TradeKing (0)
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- 30: Ask Madison: Reader Mail Volume 2 (0)
- 29: What Is Your Weakness? (13)
- 26: $50 Target Gift Card for 529 Plan (2)
- 25: Use Business Cards to Super-Size Your Credit Card Arbitrage (3)
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- 22: Ideas for Frugal and Easy Cooking (14)
- 19: $25 Referral Bonus for 529 Plan (10)
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- 17: Financial Turmoil and Hurricane Ike in My Last Week at Work (4)
- 16: Gaming the Grocery System (10)
- 15: What Am I Supposed to Buy at Costco? (25)
- 12: TrueEarnings Card From Costco and American Express (2)
- 11: Roth IRA Conversion Strategy to Avoid Taxes (9)
- 10: A Penny Saved is… $6,977.03! (9)
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- 08: My Advice for Sarah Palin (13)
- 04: How to Track Your Roth IRA Contributions… and Why You Need To! (12)
- 03: Preschool, Investing, Credit Cards, and Weddings! (3)
- 02: Myth Busted: $7,500 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit is Not a Credit (35)
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- 29: Free Month of Amazon Prime (5)
- 28: My New Retirement Lifestyle Cash Flow (26)
- 27: No More Nanny: Teach Me How to Cook! (12)
- 26: 10 College Money Myths (11)
- 25: IRS Loses Lawsuit: Refunds for 30 Million Policyholders Possible (6)
- 22: Additional $15 Bonus From Revolution Money Exchange (4)
- 21: Ask Madison: Reader Mail (4)
- 20: Housing, Retirement, Investing… and Michael Phelps! (6)
- 19: Leaving the Workforce at 29: Where Do I Go From Here? (31)
- 18: 7 Sneaky Ways Your Health Insurance Can Save You Money (13)
- 15: Free Money From the U.S. Mint (23)
- 14: My Dollar Plan Month in Review – July 2008 (3)
- 13: Net Worth by Age, Home Ownership and Working (4)
- 12: Back to School Savings Challenge (12)
- 11: 12 Ways the Olympics Can Impact Your Finances (10)
- 08: Etrade $25 Sign Up Bonus (3)
- 07: Unconventional Roth IRA Strategy to Lower Tax Bill (14)
- 06: Digging Out of Dirt and Debt (8)
- 05: Digging Up The Water Pipes at Our House (14)
- 04: 15 Tips for Saving Money While You Still Have a Job (20)
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- 31: How to Make Early Roth IRA Withdrawals (16)
- 30: What Do You Want to Know About Me? (8)
- 29: Writing Bylaws for Your Investment Club (3)
- 28: Mid Year Investment Portfolio Update (8)
- 25: Earn Cash Back with Big Crumbs (2)
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- 28: Carnival of Debt Reduction #124 (22)
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