A lot of you are probably getting ready to send your kids back to school in the next few weeks. As everyone is getting into the swing of new habits, why not get inspired to organize your finances, in addition to those school supplies, by reading some of these great personal finance articles? Photo source: Twix […]
In Madison’s $3,000 Credit Card Application Spree she mentioned the new US Bank Cash Plus card. It’s a Quarterly 5% Rotating Cash Rewards Credit Card, but has a unique advantage over the other 5% rotating cards – you get to pick the 5% cash back categories – and there’s an additional redemption award! As possibly […]
If you’re looking for an online service to keep track of your finances in one place, it might be worth considering Personal Capital. I recently opened an account to check out Personal Capital and see how well it works. Personal Capital Review Personal Capital is a free service that puts all of your financial information […]
I recently heard some advice from financial guru Suze Orman about lending money to friends and family. Her basic view is that you need to have all of your own financial ducks in a row (8 month emergency fund, fully funded retirement account, fully funded 529 plans, secure job, able to easily pay rent/mortgage, etc.) […]
After finishing up my husband’s Credit Card Application Spree and redeeming all of the sign up bonuses, I’m ready to rinse and repeat and embark on my own application spree. However, since the current free money opportunities change so quickly, I’m creating a new target list for my own spree that includes the most current […]
I hope everyone is getting in some time by the pool because it is really HOT out there! But if you prefer being inside in the A/C, make sure you take a look at some of this week’s great finance articles on investing, debt and more! source: Chad Jones Finance Reads How Much Do Your […]
It’s always nice to get a brand new shiny toy, but when it comes to getting the most for your money, there are some things that are better purchased used. Below I list seven things that are better purchased used as opposed to new. Surprisingly, you won’t find cars on this list. While in most […]
One of my pet peeves is when gas stations advertise a cash-only price on a billboard with the “cash price†stipulation in such small letters underneath that I don’t know it until I have parked to take advantage of the great price. I have learned my lesson one too many times on this one, and […]
I know that many of you are Free Money junkies just like me. After a reader, Steve, left a comment about his accounts, I just knew you’d want to hear his story! Steve has 202 checking, savings, investment, credit card, and various other open accounts. He says: “I am also one who hates to pass […]
Summer is my favorite season. The days are longer, the sun is shining, and there’s always something fun to do. The problem I used to encounter is that with summer, I want to meet up with friends, travel, and do something new everyday. And then by the time fall comes around, I’m out of money. […]
