Didn’t feel like getting up early and braving the crowds and long lines on Black Friday? Cyber Monday is just for you. Today, is the online version of Black Friday… Cyber Monday! If you plan to shop online today or anytime this holiday season, here are some helpful resources to save money. Cash Back Programs […]
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CVS: My Frugal Dream Come True!
Posted byWe finally got a CVS! It’s one of the stores that you read about, you hear how people are saving a ridiculous amount of money, even making money… and for the longest time, we didn’t even have one! All that changed this month when the doors to our newly built CVS opened! CVS can be […]
Happy Anniversary!
Posted byI can’t believe it… it’s been one year since My Dollar Plan officially went live. Last week I asked for input to help shape the direction of the upcoming year here. Thanks for casting all your votes! The top five categories that you want to read about are: Retirement Planning Investing Frugality Free Money Tax […]
Almost a year has gone by since the beginning of My Dollar Plan. With 1700+ readers strong, we have lots of ideas, stories, and opinions on personal finance. I want to hear from you! Personal Finance Topics The topics of my articles come from various sources: reader questions, my own financial situation, things I read […]
16 Ways to Save Buying in Bulk
Posted byNow that we joined Costco and are having a blast with the Grocery Game we’re shopping in a whole new way. You have to set some rules for yourself, or bulk buying will end up turning into bulk spending! Here are some tips and tricks for successful bulk buying. Get even more savings buying in […]
Discover Card Holiday Rewards
Posted byDiscover Card has a great deal for your holiday shopping. For every $200 you spend on your Discover Card at participating malls, you get a $20 gift card! It’s an easy 10% back on your holiday shopping. Discover Mall Rewards Details of the receipts into rewards program: Dates: November 1, 2008 – January 4, 2009 […]
8 Tips for Saving Money at Halloween
Posted byPhotography: Pumpkins by St0rmz What is it about holidays that causes us to ignore our budgets, talk ourselves into buying “just one more item”, and refuse to add up our overall spending? Halloween spending can set the pace for the rest of the holiday season, so reign yourself in during October and your December self […]
11 Ways to Save on Car Insurance
Posted byAs you work to build your net worth, protecting your nest egg is a critical part of your total financial picture. While we often view car insurance as being able to fix or replace our own damaged vehicle, even more important is protecting your other assets in the event of a large liability lawsuit. Of […]
$50 Sign Up Bonus from TradeKing
Posted bySay it with me! Free Money Friday! You know the routine, Friday is all about free money here at My Dollar Plan. Today TradeKing is offering a $50 sign up bonus for new accounts opened in October and November. About TradeKing Online broker; ranked #1 Discount Broker by SmartMoney Magazine in 2006 & 2007. All […]