Articles by Madison


Bank of America $2000 Small Business Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Madison on August 28, 2015

Bank of America is offering a huge $2,000 sign up bonus for their small business checking account and a credit card (or other business account). However, you’ll have to jump through some hoops to score the bonus. It’s Free Money Friday! How to Get Your $2000 Sign Up Bonus Sign up for a new Bank […]

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How to Find and Save Money with Digit

Posted by Madison on August 21, 2015

Digit is an automated savings tool. While that sounds a little boring on the surface, I’m intrigued by the math that is running the show. Essentially Digit is analyzing your spending daily and calculating how much they can “painlessly” transfer to savings, little by little each week. Digit states their free service is a “journey […]

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Simply Best Coupons just sent an email that they’ll be offering 2% cashback on American Express Business Gift Cards on Monday August 10, 2015! I stocked up with Simply Best a few months ago to Earn 2.1% Cash Back Buying American Express Gift Cards without any problems, so I’m happy to see the offer will […]

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American Express Checkout $10 Bonus

Posted by Madison on July 24, 2015

It’s Free Money Friday! American Express Checkout is offering a $10 statement credit to try out their new service. How to Get Your $10 Bonus Make a purchase at one of the participating online websites by September 7, 2015. Select the American Express Checkout option instead of the merchant’s standard online checkout option. A $10 […]

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10 Ways to Eat Out for Less

Posted by Madison on July 20, 2015

Years ago I mentioned that restaurants were a budget buster for us. We ate out a lot for the convenience, great food, and because we really weren’t very good cooks. Fast forward seven years and while my cooking skills have really improved, we still like to eat out. However, instead of it being for convenience, […]

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We found some great finance tips this week on grocery purchases, arbitrage, investing and more! Featured Finance Tip 7 grocery staples more expensive this summer – I was wondering why eggs have almost doubled in price at Costco this summer! – Get Rich Slowly Finance Tips 9 Simple Tips to Eating Organic Food When On […]

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Visa Signature Fandango 2-for-1 Movie Tickets

Posted by Madison on July 10, 2015

It’s back! Our favorite movie deal every summer returns. If you have a Visa Signature card and are looking for a cheap date night or a way to get the kids out of the house without breaking the bank this summer, the Fandango movie offer is a great deal. The 2-for-1 movie ticket offer is […]

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30 Money Saving Tips

Posted by Madison on June 29, 2015

My Dollar Plan readers have lots of great ideas when it comes to saving money. I asked readers to share their money saving tips. The responses were terrific! One of my favorites is Brian’s idea to wait at least 30 days before making major purchasing decisions. There are so many times when I decide I […]

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Amazon $10 Off $10 Purchase

Posted by Madison on June 26, 2015

Anytime a free offer pops up from Amazon, I immediately move it up in our Free Money Friday series. I know the Amazon offers are reader favorites! Amazon is giving out free $10 promo codes when you link and use a card with Chase Ultimate Rewards. But you’ll have to ask fast… the offer ends […]

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3rd Quarter 2015 5% Rotating Cash Rewards Credit Cards

Posted by Madison on June 24, 2015

3rd quarter cash back is here and it’s focused on gas, travel, and my favorite… Amazon.com! It’s time once again to get all the cards organized, activated and into a regular rotation. In addition, now that we have the opportunity to double our Discover it Cashback to 10%, the Discover card will be huge in […]

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