I’m a big fan of diversifying your income. This week our finance tips highlight the success of multiple streams of income, saving money, a new crowdfunding idea and more! Featured Finance Tip Self-Made Millionaires Have Their Eggs in Many Baskets – 65% of self made millionaires have three streams of income. -Rich Habits Finance Tips […]
Archive for 2015
If you’re in the time of your life where all your friends seem to be getting married en masse then you could easily spend a small fortune on wedding gifts. Here are some personal and frugal ideas that will be appreciated by the bride and groom without breaking the bank. (Photo Credit: fabprom/Flickr) Creative and […]
According to the US Census Bureau, the number of unmarried adult couples has greatly increased over the past 50 years. Nowadays, it is more socially acceptable to move in together before getting married and more and more people are thinking twice about marriage. Many of the people that are thinking twice about marriage are doing […]
This month our most popular finance tips were finding ways to save money on DIY home renovations, avoiding comparing yourself to others, paying taxes with a credit card, buying a second home, redeeming rewards for an emergency and foolish money mistakes. If you missed the most popular finance tips this month, here’s a quick overview: […]
Have you noticed that interest is not interest is not interest? There are so many different types of interest rates for finances that it gets a bit confusing (even for me). Honestly, before writing this article I didn’t know what each type of interest rate meant. For example, what is the difference between an APR […]
How to Get Your Student Loans Forgiven
Posted byAre you struggling to find ways to deal with your student loans? We highlighted several ways that you can get rid of your federal student loans without paying them all off yourself in How to Get Rid of Your Student Loans (Without Paying Them Off). (Photo Credit: jjinsf94115) How to Get Your Student Loans Forgiven […]
Do you give your children an allowance, or plan to do so in the future? I remember one of the coolest times in my childhood: when we began to get an allowance. It was $5 a week, and boy did we earn it. Then again, who doesn’t “earn it” on a dairy farm? Most days […]
Discover it Miles 3% Cash Back Card
Posted byThe new Discover it Miles is rolling out with a first year offer to double your miles. During the first year, you’ll earn 3 miles on each dollar. They call it a miles card, but the redemption for cash back and travel is the exact same. A mile is worth of 1 cent, which makes […]
It’s time to see what is happening in personal finance outside of My Dollar Plan! Here’s a great collection of finance tips featuring saving money, making money, going to school and retirement. Featured Finance Tip Here’s How Rich You’d Be if You Stopped Drinking Expensive Coffee – $5 a Day for 40 Years Could Buy a […]
My wife and I are dreaming. We would love to own a second home. Not for rental income purposes, but for a place to get away. While the idea sounds simple enough, it really isn’t. There are many other things to think about before jumping in and buying a second home. Below are a few […]