Articles by Madison


2% Cash Back Credit Card

Posted by Madison on June 25, 2010

2% cash back credit cards are a great way to earn cash back credit card rewards. You can earn the 2% cash back on everything you purchase. 2% Cash Back Credit Cards Schwab 2% Cash Back Credit Card. The Schwab 2 cash back credit card is my favorite. It earns 2% cash back on all […]

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June 30 Deadline for Home Buyers and 529 Bonus

Posted by Madison on June 24, 2010

The deadline for one of my favorite deals is just around the corner. The College Advantage $25+ Sign Up Bonus ends on June 30. Be sure to read through the comments to see how to score hundreds of dollars from this deal! June 30 is also the current deadline for the tax credit for existing […]

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Father’s Day Freebies

Posted by Madison on June 18, 2010

Time to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday with…. Father’s Day freebies! Here are some freebies and deals you’ll want to check out. Father’s Day Freebies TCBY: Free cup or cone for Dad. Ask at each location for the details. Denny’s: Free ice cream float when you make a card on Denny’s facebook site. Ikea: Free […]

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Have You Sold Your House on FSBO or Flat Fee MLS?

Posted by Madison on June 17, 2010

We had a crazy idea last week. We might sell our house and build a new one. Yes, I know, this is just one week after we almost bought a vacation home. I’ll be the first to admit, I’m a bit impulsive… ok, I’m a lot impulsive. But don’t worry, once I get an idea […]

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We Almost Bought a Vacation Home

Posted by Madison on June 10, 2010

We’re back from vacation. Perfect weather. Perfect boating. We couldn’t have asked for anything more… except maybe a better realtor. As you know, we were checking out vacation homes, and we found one we liked. It was a little bigger than we originally planned (doesn’t that always happen?), so I wanted to run some more […]

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Our Ooma Phone Six Months Later

Posted by Madison on June 2, 2010

Six months after getting our Ooma phone, we’re still loving it! A reader, ElleX asked: Madison, how do you like Ooma? Did you keep your landline number? I want to rid myself of a landline phone so I am very interested in your results. To answer ElleX’s questions, here’s our Ooma review! Ooma Review Our […]

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Getting Ready for Vacation Home Shopping

Posted by Madison on May 27, 2010

Vacation time is here! We’re busy getting packed to head out for vacation. Readers were on both sides of the fence when I asked Should We Buy a Vacation Home? Since then, I’ve been busy doing a ton of research on buying vacation homes: past sales, rental statistics, talking to current owners, break even points, […]

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Have You Tried Peapod Groceries?

Posted by Madison on May 25, 2010

We used Peapod online shopping and delivery for our groceries for the first time this week. For a limited time, you can get $15 off your first Peapod order. Open a Peapod account and use the code CJ615. Hurry, this promotion expires June 30th! The Peapod delivery concept is pretty simple. You create your shopping […]

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WTDirect $500 Bank Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Madison on May 21, 2010

The WTDirect bonus is back, and this time it’s better than ever. A $500 sign up bonus is waiting for you for Free Money Friday. This one is a no brainer, since they increased the bonus by $350 from the last time they offered it! How to Get Your Sign up Bonus Open a new […]

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Is Squatting in a Foreclosure Acceptable?

Posted by Madison on May 20, 2010

We caught an interesting story on our local news recently. Local homeless advocacy groups are helping homeless families squat in homes in foreclosure. The idea is basically, why should people be homeless when there are vacant homes available? The groups locate homes in foreclosure, enter the home (most recently through a broken back door), then […]

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