Articles by Madison


Most Popular Credit Card Bonuses Last Year

Posted by Madison on January 23, 2018

Sign up bonuses from credit cards are one of my favorite ways to make money! However, the cards that I pick up in my quarterly application sprees are very personalized. I thought it would be fun to look back at the most popular offers last year based on reader preferences instead of the cards that […]

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Bank of America Cash Rewards $150 Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Madison on January 19, 2018

Bank of America increased the bonuses last year from $100 to $150 on the MLB card and the Susan G. Komen card. In addition, the bonus increased on the standard Bank of America Cash Rewards card. The Bank of America Cash Rewards card sign up bonus is now $150. The card earns 1-3% cash back […]

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What Do the New 2018 Tax Rates Look Like?

Posted by Madison on January 16, 2018

What do the new 2018 tax rates and 2018 tax brackets look like? ***We will update this page soon with requirements for this year. If you need it updated right away, feel free to drop us a note! President Trump originally proposed a new tax plan that would only have 3 tax brackets: 10%, 25% […]

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$5 Acorns Sign Up Bonus with $1,050 Opportunity

Posted by Madison on January 12, 2018

Acorns is a micro-investing platform focused on investing small amounts of money. They are giving out big bonuses to start off the year! Acorns normally gives out $5 as a sign up bonus. During January, they are giving out $1,000 bonuses. It’s an easy sign up; I opened an account for my husband this morning […]

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17 Tips for End of Year Tax Planning

Posted by Madison on December 13, 2017

Now that we crossed off End of Year Credit Card Reimbursements on our to-do list, it’s time for end of year tax planning! This is your annual reminder to get your financial house in order for tax season! What could be more fun than taking a break from holiday festivities and shopping to start thinking […]

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$10-$35 Off $50 Purchase at Google Express with Amex Offers

Posted by Madison on December 8, 2017

Here’s a great deal for big savings on your holiday shopping! Google Express is giving out $10 off your first order. American Express also has $20 off a $50 purchase at Google Express through Amex Offers. Stacking the offers is a great deal! Google Express offers shopping and delivery at various stores in your area. […]

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How to Maximize End of Year Credit Card Reimbursements

Posted by Madison on December 7, 2017

Once again, thanks to multiple application sprees I have various credit cards with end of year offers that need redeeming. With all the added holiday tasks at this time of year, it’s easy to forget about the credit card you opened a year ago that has a calendar year offer! Annual travel credits are one […]

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Target 10% Off Gift Cards on Sunday

Posted by Madison on December 1, 2017

Holiday shopping deals are in full swing! Target is selling 10% off gift cards on Sunday again this year! In prior years you could buy them both online and in the store. It’s also another easy way to meet spending requirements; I’m still working on hitting all my sign up bonuses from our last $4,487+ […]

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6 Tips to Maximize Your Cyber Monday Savings

Posted by Madison on November 27, 2017

Happy Cyber Monday! We have lots of online shopping to do, so let’s cut right to the annual checklist! How to Maximize Your Cyber Monday Savings To maximize your Cyber Monday savings stack a great deal (that you can actually give to someone), with free shipping, the best coupons, the highest cash back, and purchased […]

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Black Friday Shopping Tips to Save You Money

Posted by Madison on November 21, 2017

The countdown is on… it’s only a few more days until Black Friday! Black Friday Shopping Tips Here are some of our favorite Black Friday shopping tips and resources we’ve gathered over the years. Prepare for Holiday Shopping Prepare for holiday shopping! Keep your holiday spending under control with a gift list and holiday budget. […]

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