I had a long discussion with my Aunt on Mother’s Day. The topic: interest rates. Specifically, the lack of interest on savings accounts right now. She was trying to figure out where to stash some of her money to get the best return, without any risk. With pitiful rates on CDs and bank accounts, it’s […]
Here’s a great Free Money Friday offer for anyone looking to upgrade their computer or home entertainment system. OptionsHouse is offering 3 different sizes of Dell monitors for opening & funding a new account! How to Get Your Free Dell Monitor Open an OptionsHouse account. Fund your account with one of the following promo codes: […]
I’m not very active on Facebook. I try, but it’s just something I don’t really get the hang of. In fact, I find it strange to look at friends’ photos, profiles, and posts without them knowing I’m in their business. Almost like I’m eavesdropping on their conversation. (I just recently found out this actually has […]
I do my best to maximize credit card rewards, take advantage of reward and loyalty programs and generally stretch my dollars as far as possible without spending too much time doing so. So when I read Madison’s post about Envaulted, a cash-back program that gives you 1% back on credit card purchases plus bonuses on certain […]
A reader Terri, who is enjoying reading about the process of buying our new vacation home had a few questions surrounding the decision to pay cash: I’d like to know why you chose to make an all cash purchase as opposed to financing. I suspect the decision was easier since you plan to hold on […]
We just got back from Spring Break and a week relaxing at the new lake cottage! I promised I’d share pictures as soon as we got back. I know many of you enjoyed the April Fool’s Day picture of a house falling apart, including the comment from a reader, Pamela: To us old house junkies, […]
A few weeks ago, Prosper had a quick bonus offer that expired in a day. I missed it, and vowed I wouldn’t let another one slip through the cracks! Today, at Noon PDT, Prosper is giving a $104 sign up bonus for new lenders. How to Get Your $104 Sign Up Bonus Register for a […]
It’s April. Here in DC Cherry Blossom season has come and gone and the weather is getting warmer every day. We grownups (at 25 I still have a hard time thinking of myself that way!) are in the midst of putting away winter clothes and making summer plans. But students everywhere are gearing up for […]
Awhile back, I took advantage of a Free Money Friday offer to open a new E-Trade account. Some time later, that account was converted along with most E-Trade deposit accounts to a Discover Bank account. If you’re like me, you associate Discover with credit cards only – in fact, I previously had no idea that […]
In the last several years my household has been the beneficiary of a substantial amount of government stimulus money. First there was the $600 check (each) under President Bush, then we had the Make Work Pay $800 ($400 per person for two years), we received $8,000 free and clear for purchasing our first home, and […]
