Articles by Kate


Finance Tips: Do Your Kids Know About Your Finances?

Posted by Kate on August 12, 2012

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 […]

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Finance Tips: Retirement, Real Estate and More

Posted by Kate on August 5, 2012

In the midst of all of your Olympics-watching, take a break to catch up on some of this week’s great finance reads on retirement, insurance and real estate! source: Jon Curnow Finance Reads Inexpensive Ways to Keep Kids Entertained this Summer – Trying to keep your kids busy this summer without breaking the bank? This […]

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Finance Tips: Moving Costs and Getting Rid of Junk

Posted by Kate on July 29, 2012

If you’re in the midst of a move, this week’s finance tips on insurance, moving costs, cutting expenses & getting rid of junk are definitely for you. Read on for all that and more! source: Erwyn van der Meer Finance Reads Moving Advice: How to Save on Your Next Move – My apartment is in shambles […]

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Capital One $100 Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Kate on July 27, 2012

This week’s Free Money Friday offer from Capital One is a good one – a nice, easy $100 sign-up bonus on a cash back card! A reader, Tim, first told us about the Capital One® Cash Rewards Visa for people with excellent credit. While we were checking out the card, we found a sign up […]

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This week we have a great roundup of finance tips on everything from frugal living to retirement! source: Kristen Wall Designs Finance Reads Your Debt Free ROI: Why Interest Rates Don’t Matter – It’s always a good reminder to think about the psychological benefits of debt payoff since the numbers don’t always point to a payoff. […]

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Serve $25 Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Kate on July 20, 2012

Have you heard of American Express’ Serve? It’s a digital prepaid account that gives you a safe way to pay in stores, online, and mobile. Right now they are offering a $25 statement credit on YouTube that is this week’s Free Money Friday offer. How to Get Your Sign Up Bonus Sign up for Serve. Make […]

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Finance Tips: Home Buying, Budgeting, and More

Posted by Kate on July 15, 2012

As summer heats up, things like house-buying, student loans and home improvement are on our minds. Read on for some great finance tips on all that and more! source: 401k 2012 Finance Tips A Home Buying Checklist: Organize Your Wants and Needs – Some helpful advice if you are about to buy a home for the first […]

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This week’s Free Money Friday is a good one. American Express is offering not one but two great cards with statement credit bonus offers! How to Get Your Statement Credit Sign up for the American Express Blue Sky or Blue Sky Preferred card. Spend $1,000 within the first 3 months. As a welcome bonus, you’ll […]

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Finance Tips: Baby Registries, Debt, and More

Posted by Kate on June 24, 2012

Summer can mean a lot of social outings but you’ll feel a lot better come fall if you take some time to watch your budget over the next few months. Here are some good finance tips to help inspire you! source: uscpsc Weekend Finance Reads Best Baby Registry? Return Policy, Completion Discount Comparison – A […]

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Amazon Visa $30 Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Kate on June 22, 2012

Who doesn’t love an Amazon gift card? This week’s Free Money Friday offers you just that plus some other great Amazon perks! How to Get Your $30 Gift Card Sign up for the Amazon Visa. Upon approval, a $30 Amazon.com gift card will instantly be loaded into your Amazon account! Amazon Terms and Conditions No […]

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