Five months ago, I signed up for the automated savings tool Digit. Digit analyzes your spending daily and makes transfers out of your account little by little into your Digit savings account. Digit takes into account pay days, rent, recurring bills, spending patterns, and average balance. I was intrigued by their math and decided to […]
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Happy New Year! Many of us plan to start the year with a blank slate. We set new goals and renew our focus on previously abandoned goals. Do you have any financial resolutions this year? Are you still working on them? Here are some of our favorite ways to tackle the new year financially. It’s […]
This Year’s Most Popular Finance Tips
Posted byMy Dollar Plan just celebrated our eighth anniversary! We have over 10,000 subscribers who get daily updates. Wow! Hopefully, you’ve all found great deals and tips in our articles to make, save, and grow your money. As always, feel free to email your thoughts and ideas to improve My Dollar Plan. I look forward to […]
1st quarter cash back is here and it’s focused heavily on gas stations. It’s time to organize, activate and put your cards into a regular rotation. In addition, since we still have the opportunity to double our Discover it Cashback to 10% the Discover card again remains at the top of the quarterly rotation list! […]
Last Minute Frugal Gifts Under $20
Posted byOur holiday gift guide series continues! This week we are highlighting last minute frugal gift ideas from readers! They were submitted years ago, but are still some of the best last minute gift ideas. Time is ticking on your holiday shopping! In case you don’t have time to order from the 10 Amazing Frugal Gift […]
Want a quick $5 from Amazon? Of course you do! Amazon is giving out $5 credits to use Amazon Underground. The offer is for Android devices, but keep reading if you have another device because they’re giving it out to everyone. It’s a quick and easy way to earn a free $5 if you have […]
2017-2018 401k and IRA Limits
Posted byUpdated:. The 2019 IRA limits match the Roth 401ks and IRA limits. See the Roth limits for updated 2019 numbers. The 2018 401k contribution limits will increase. It’s time to start planning your contributions for next year. The 401k limits and IRA limits are determined based on inflation, but can only increase in $500 increments. […]
Chase Freedom $15 Off $15 Purchase
Posted byBuried deep in the 12 Holiday Shopping Bonuses to Cash in Right Now is a quick $15 offer from Chase Freedom. It’s not getting as much attention as the Chase Freedom 10% Cash Back at Amazon, but it is Free Money! Chase Freedom is giving you $15 when you use Visa Checkout to pay online. […]
We’re continuing our holiday cash back series with Mr. Rebates. By now, you know that cash back sites are especially lucrative around the holidays if you do any online shopping. Mr. Rebates is one of my favorite cash back sites. I love that they keep a “Lifetime Account Balance at Mr. Rebates” to see your […]
It’s Cyber Monday! It’s time for online shopping! Amazon is offering deals today on their Fire TV. In addition, they are offering up to 85% off on over 800 Kindle books. And if you are shopping for toys, 50% off on Hasbro today. Here’s my list of deals to stack and use today: Cyber Monday […]