Posted by
Madison on December 31, 2008
Another year comes to an end! I had a fantastic year and I hope you did too! Have fun tonight, and stay safe! I’m still on my “imaginary vacation,” and having a blast! I’ll be back next week week; until then, here are some of my favorite articles looking back at 2008 and getting ready […]
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Posted by
Madison on December 30, 2008
With the year winding down, it’s always fun to look back and see all the things you have done during the year. It’s also a good way to make plans for the new year. Here’s a look back at 2008 for My Dollar Plan: January I caught an episode of a popular TV show and […]
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Posted by
Madison on December 25, 2008
Just a quick note to wish you a Merry Christmas! Since we traveled for Thanksgiving, we’re home for Christmas, which is nice! I’m planning to hit the after Christmas sales tomorrow to get some new Tree Trimmings and Holiday Decorations for next year. I hope you have a wonderful holiday! If you don’t celebrate Christmas, […]
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Posted by
Madison on December 23, 2008
Remember back in August, when we had to Dig Up The Water Pipes at Our House? (And the fabulous picture Digging Out of Dirt of our front lawn). Well, we finally have a resolution. This was one of those adventures that my husband and I couldn’t have done better on our own. We each took […]
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Posted by
Madison on December 19, 2008
It’s Free Money Friday! Yippee. Over the course of time, I’ve even started to look forward to the Friday article myself, even though I already know what is coming! Right now, Discover Business Card is offering $100 a cash back bonus. Update: Discover announced that this promotion will expire on December 31, 2008. How to […]
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Posted by
Madison on December 9, 2008
We all know that you can’t take a loss on an IRA…. or can you? I’ve been investigating the possibility of closing out Scott’s Roth IRA and taking the loss. How IRA Loss Deductions Work You can deduct a traditional or Roth IRA loss as a miscellaneous itemized deduction. However, there are some conditions that […]
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Posted by
Madison on December 8, 2008
Sorry, this giveaway is over. However, if you want to buy gift cards for a fraction of their value, check out Plastic Jungle! You can even sell or swap your existing gift cards, too. Happy Holidays from My Dollar Plan! Scott and I want to share some of our holiday cheer and give gifts to […]
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Posted by
Madison on November 28, 2008
We all know I’m in love with Black Friday! Whether it’s shopping resources for the big day, getting free stuff or shopping online, I think it’s such a fun event. However, since we’re out of town, I didn’t do my usual routine. Hopefully, I’m still sleeping. (OK, I have two toddlers, that would never happen!) […]
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Posted by
Madison on November 26, 2008
American Express Wishlist is back! It’s sort of like the Black Friday after party! It’s especially useful if you are busy shopping online and you want to take a break for something fun. American Express Wishlist Dates. The dates for this year’s wish list are December 1-18. American Express Card. You have to have an […]
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Posted by
Madison on November 25, 2008
When was the last time you checked your pay stub? I’m not talking about your gross pay or net pay, I’m talking about the withholding for social security, service year credits for your pension plan, and all other administrative accounting that takes place with your employer. The following story is an unfortunate reminder of how […]
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