Amazon is celebrating a top reputation ranking in a corporate poll. What does it mean for you? $8.63 off your purchase at Amazon today! The promotion page says you’ll save $8.62, but if you read the small print, it’s actually 8.627 rounded up to $8.63. The thank you promotion discount is off of a $50 […]
Archive for 2017
We finally got rid of cable and replaced it with Sling TV. We’ve talked about How to Get Rid of Cable and Still Watch TV for years, but ran into stumbling blocks, mainly for sports related programming. Cutting cable or switching to a lower cost provider is a great way to save money. Here’s how […]
Update: The 2019 tax deadline is April 15, 2019. The 2019 tax deadline for your 2016 tax return is on April 15, 2019. When is the Tax Deadline Not on April 15? Weekend Days. The tax deadline is extended when the traditional April 15 deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday. In this case, it […]
When filing tax returns, the second question everyone asks is “How long does it take to get my tax refund back?” Of course, the first question everyone asks is “How much is my refund?” Tax Refund Direct Deposit versus Mail If you want to get your refund faster, opt for the direct deposit route. Not […]
There is a new delay this year for tax refunds. The delay will apply to 2016 tax returns filed in 2017. This year, the delay is due to a new law, the PATH Act of 2015. The law requires that tax refunds including the earned income tax credit or the additional child tax credits will […]
$4,292 Credit Card Application Spree
Posted byIt’s time for an application spree! Sign up bonuses from credit cards continue to be a big money maker for us. In addition, I pick up points that allow our family to travel on trips we wouldn’t otherwise take. Usually I alternate each spree with my husband. I’m trying something new this time around. After […]
United just increased their sign up bonus to 50,000 miles on the Mileage Plus Explorer card from Chase. The regular bonus is 30,000 miles. In addition to the 50,000 miles that you can redeem for Free Flights, the card offers one free bag, 2 club passes and priority boarding. It’s our Free Money offer. How […]
You can earn $120 per year from the Bank of America Better Balance card. It’s easy money and you can set it up automatically, but you need to set it up correctly to make it work. We’ve had this card for years but never fully optimized the earnings on it. One of the tricks is […]
Best of My Dollar Plan: January
Posted byThis month our most popular finance tips were a 12 month guide for your finances, organizing and simplifying your bills, the minimum income to files taxes, rolling out a new tax calculator, an easy sign up bonus from Wells Fargo for $250 and how to overcome unnecessary spending. If you missed the most popular finance […]
Wells Fargo Checking $250 Sign Up Bonus
Posted byChecking account bonuses often have a direct deposit requirement that makes them tough to complete if you don’t have a paycheck from an employer (and annoying even if you do). The Wells Fargo sign up bonus caught my attention since you can complete the offer without a direct deposit requirement… and it’s easy! The $250 […]