We all know when an item we purchased drops in price, we’re supposed to head back to the merchant and ask for a price adjustment. But if you are like me… it rarely gets done! Now there’s a new company, Paribus, that gets you your money back with almost no interaction on your part. I’m […]
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Free American Airlines 1,000 Bonus Miles
Posted byAs the summer travel season starts up soon, here’s a quick way to earn 1,000 American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles. American Airlines is giving out free miles as part of a sweepstakes to win two First Class round-trip tickets. The miles were quick and easy to earn. It’s Free Money Friday! How to Get Your […]
American Express is giving out a huge 150,000 point sign up bonus. This deal expires tomorrow, so I wanted to celebrate Free Money Friday early to make sure you get a chance to take advantage of this deal today! The spending requirements are steep and the annual fee is outrageous, but after doing the math […]
If you have money in a traditional IRA and want to take advantage of a Roth conversion, you need to know about the pro-rata tax treatment of conversions. If you have both tax deferred and after tax money in a traditional IRA, you could face hefty taxes on the deductible IRA money, since you must […]
Most of us are familiar with the concept of asset allocation, or diversifying our portfolio. However, just as important is your ability to diversify your income. Diversifying your income streams reduces risk and positions you against the unknowns: job loss, a downturn in the market, business failure, and more. It also gives you the chance […]
Chase Ink Plus $600+ Sign Up Bonus
Posted byThe Chase Ink Plus Business refer a friend bonus is back! For the next two weeks the Chase sign up bonus is 60,000 points; normally it’s 50,000 points. It’s one of my favorite bonuses, since you can pair it with a referral for even more points! It’s a big Free Money Friday! How to Get […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]