If you reference Obamacare and 2014 in the same sentence, prepare to get a plethora of comments from the group you are speaking with. This is because many additional provisions of the new Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (typically referred to as “Obamacareâ€) go into effect in that year. Some people are happy […]
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Credit Card Bonus Strategies Q & A
Posted byFinding credit card strategies that generate free money and cash back is probably my favorite hobby. Probably? Ok, it is. Let’s tackle the growing list of questions readers have about some of the credit card strategies we’ve talked about recently. Bluebird Strategy We recently discussed how to Use Bluebird to Pay Bills with a Credit […]
The word “unemployed†has the ability to make anyone cringe. The thought of being without a steady income is scary. The irony of being unemployed is that you finally have all the time in the world to do whatever you want, but chances are, you’re so determined to find a job, all you are doing […]
NBA Checking $100 Sign Up Bonus
Posted byFor those of you who are big NBA fans and happen to be looking for a new checking account, this week’s Free Money Friday offer from BBVA is perfect for you – your ATM card will even have your favorite team on the front. How to Earn $100 Apply for an NBA Checking account. Make […]
While tax season may have wrapped up for this year, there’s already some buzz about a new tax topic for next year, the Health Insurance Premium Tax Credit and health insurance subsidies which will begin on January 1, 2014. What is the Health Insurance Tax Credit? The new health care premium tax credits are part […]
One thing that my husband and I did not do much of after purchasing our first home together in 2009 is survey the property for any security weaknesses and address them. We know that we do not want to purchase a security system, but there are still frugal alternatives that we can do in order […]
8 Ways to Stop Wasting Food
Posted byFood is a huge part of everyone’s monthly budget. But what’s great for those of us who are saving and watching our spending, is that we can control how much we spend on food. Unlike many of our bills, we are able to set our monthly total cost. Even if you already know how to […]
Finance Tips: Advice for Recent Grads
Posted byAre you headed to graduation parties this weekend? In between parties, make sure to catch up on these inspiring personal finance reads! Source: Doug88888 Advice for Recent Grads 51 Finance Tips for New Graduates New Grads: 29 Money-Smart Tips 10 Financial Tips for New Grads 6 Mistakes of New Earners and How to Fix Them Finance […]
How to Increase Your Income
Posted byFinding ways to save money and pinching pennies is a great plan to be able to put more money towards debt, or better yet, put more money in a savings account to prepare for the future. But increasing your income is another vital piece of the puzzle for improving your finances. If you spend less […]
At any given time, I have stacks of gift cards purchased on my Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express to earn the 6% cash back. I experimented with Serve to Cash Out Gift Cards via ATM and consolidate cards to minimize fees while Paying Taxes with Credit Cards. However, I needed something a little […]