It’s back! It’s the one many of you were waiting for… the Ohio 529 College Advantage $25 sign up bonus is here. And it’s just in time to celebrate Free Money Friday deals at My Dollar Plan. Thanks to a reader, Erlin, for letting me know they brought it back! How to Earn Your $25 [...]
When I decided to make our Asset Allocation Update to Include More International Exposure I spent a lot of time reevaluating our entire portfolio. Currently our non stock holdings are split between cash and the total bond market. The cash is actually in CD Ladders, but I’ve found the ladders renewing at such low rates, [...]
Are you in line to receive a tax refund? Were you hoping to have received more of your hard earned money back into your bank account? As of 2010, there is an automatic way to invest your tax refund into government U.S. Series I Savings Bonds. This is a great way to increase your refund [...]
Most taxpayers are well aware of the deduction that comes from claiming dependent children on their taxes. But what are the rules on claiming dependents on taxes? And what about other relatives? And, when can those formerly claimed as dependents on someone else’s return begin to claim themselves? If someone else can claim you as [...]
I’m reevaluating the discount broker scene to add to our emerging market holdings, specifically looking for the best discount brokers. When we made changes to our most recent asset allocation to include more international exposure I identified the need to pick up more emerging markets, in an ETF instead of index funds. I hold a [...]
