Archive for March, 2014


Deadline for Obamacare Delayed and Other Changes to ACA

Posted by Amanda on March 31, 2014

My father was one of the millions of Americans who were dropped by their health insurance provider. He and his wife work for themselves, so they’ve carried an expensive individual policy. In November of last year, he received notice that his policy was going to be dropped, giving him until December 31st to find a […]

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Choice Hotels 32,000 Points Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Madison on March 28, 2014

During my $1,720 + 267k Point Credit Card Application Spree, I mentioned this Choice Privileges Visa as one of the cards I applied for. Choice Hotels has some of the only hotels located in one of the towns we like to ski at. If you’re in the same situation, this card might be a good […]

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20 Thrifty Decorating Tips

Posted by Kristen on March 26, 2014

Decorating your home or apartment doesn’t mean that you have to go broke doing it. If you’re creative and use a few helpful tricks, you can decorate your space with money to spare. Have fun with it. Here are some helpful tips to decorate on a budget. Budget Friendly Decorating Tips Buy couch covers. Instead […]

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Why Do I Owe Taxes This Year?

Posted by Kristen on March 24, 2014

For many people, they are relieved to receive a refund check from the IRS after filing taxes. After a year of hard work and the stress of filing taxes, it feels good to receive this money to put in your savings account or make your budget more manageable for a while. However, it is possible […]

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We’re back with a great list of finance posts from around the web! Featured Finance Tip How to Make Money Without a Job and Why You Should -brip blap A great argument for alternative income sources. Diversifying your income and finding sources of passive or extra income are really great ways of protecting and growing […]

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Kapitall $50 – $200 Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Madison on March 21, 2014

Kapitall is trying to “break the established online trading mold” by adding a gaming experience to their brokerage to differentiate themselves from other online brokers. Sounds bizarre, but since they are offering a bonus to sign up, I’m in! Kapitall is offering a $50 – $200 sign up bonus. It’s this week’s featured deal! How to […]

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2nd quarter cash back is here and it’s focused on spring home improvements. It’s time to reevaluate the cards you are carrying to take advantage of the best 2nd quarter 2014 cash rewards credit cards bonuses. Every quarter we reevaluate the cash back cards to make sure we get the highest cash back on each […]

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Tips for Filing Your Taxes with Self Employment Income

Posted by Kristen on March 19, 2014

Being self-employed can be great. Potentially, you can set your own hours, not have to answer to someone over your shoulder, and ideally, be doing something you love. However, being a self-employed person or doing any kind of freelance work can become quite tricky during tax time. While there can be certain benefits to being […]

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Where Can You Get Your Taxes Done For Free?

Posted by Kristen on March 17, 2014

While we all have to pay taxes, you actually may not have to pay to get your taxes done. There are five options that might just allow you not to pay a penny this year while you are filing your federal taxes. Many of these programs are based on income, age, or the types of […]

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2 Free Nights at the Hilton

Posted by Kate on March 14, 2014

Citi is offering two free weekend nights at a Hilton property with the Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve Card. It’s a Hilton card but it actually benefits frequent fliers and car renters too. It’s one of the cards highlighted in the recent $1,720 + 267k Point Credit Card Application Spree. The Citi offer is our Featured […]

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