Articles by Madison


New 4th Quarter 2013 5% Rotating Cash Rewards Credit Cards

Posted by Madison on September 24, 2013

4th quarter cash back is here and it’s perfectly aligned for holiday shopping! It’s time to reevaluate the cards you are carrying to take advantage of the best 4th quarter 2013 cash rewards credit cards bonuses. Every quarter we reevaluate the cash back cards to make sure we get the highest cash back on each […]

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Finance Tips: Ways to Save on the Cost of Prescription Drugs

Posted by Madison on September 22, 2013

As the summer comes to an end, be sure to put some of these great finance posts on your reading list! Did you know yesterday (Saturday, September 21) was the last day of summer this year? Let’s take one final look at summer before the leaves turn and we head into fall! Photo Courtesy: CubaGallery […]

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US Bank 20,000 Point Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Madison on September 20, 2013

I had another pleasant surprise in my $1,800+ Fall Credit Card Application Spree last week, US Bank has increased the sign up bonus on their FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature card to 20,000 points. It’s our Free Money Friday offer this week. How to Get Your Sign Up Bonus Sign up for the US Bank […]

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Can You Make Six Figures Selling on Amazon?

Posted by Madison on September 18, 2013

A reader Alex left the following comment “I have been reading your blog for a long time. I was wondering if you could provide an update on your Amazon business.” Great reminder Alex! Since we’re getting so close to the 4th quarter and holiday shopping, it’s time to revisit my Amazon FBA Seller business and […]

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$1,800+ Fall Credit Card Application Spree

Posted by Madison on September 9, 2013

The kids are back in school! I finally have some time to prepare my next credit card application spree! It’s my husband’s turn for the applications since the last quick springtime application spree was mine. Here are the details from our previous application sprees over the past year. Our fridge broke, so we needed to […]

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BankAmericard Travel Rewards $200 Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Madison on September 6, 2013

Republished on: January 22, 2016: I picked up the BankAmericard Travel Rewards card last fall in my $4,420 Credit Card Application Spree. I’m revisiting this card since they just announced a Preferred Rewards program that will increase the bonuses on the card above the standard 1.5 points per dollar! The Bank of America sign up […]

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How to Rollover Your 401k to an IRA

Posted by Madison on September 4, 2013

These days switching companies, and even industries, a number of times throughout one’s career is the norm. In the process, your retirement funds may turn into a jumble of old 401k’s that you haven’t gotten around to organizing. What to Do With Old 401k Plans After leaving an old job, you can: Leave your 401k […]

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Finance Tips: What If Your Income Is Too High for an IRA?

Posted by Madison on September 2, 2013

Happy Labor Day! The back-to-school season is a great time for a fresh start. Let some of these great finance tips inspire you to get your financial house in order! Announcements: Don’t forget the Starwood 30,000 Point Sign Up Bonus expires tomorrow! Source: 401(K) 2013 Finance Reads What If Your Income Is Too High for […]

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KeyBank Checking $200 Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Madison on August 30, 2013

This week’s Free Money Friday offer is another option for anyone looking for a new checking account. KeyBank is offering $200 for switching your account to their Key Express Checking account! Getting your Sign-Up Bonus Open a qualifying KeyBank checking account by September 20, 2013. Enter offer code MASC0713. Make at least one direct deposit […]

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Convert Credit Cards Instead of Paying Annual Fees

Posted by Madison on August 28, 2013

When I recently shared my secret obsession with extreme credit carding, one of the comments was from a reader, Bill. Bill, who shares my love of making money from credit cards, averages about $2k in credit card bonuses per year. Nice work Bill! He pointed out that he is constantly cycling through bonus-offer cards, but […]

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