I caught the first episode of the new Downsized show on WE TV on Saturday night. The Downsized show was about a family, the Bruces, who were struggling to make ends meet. Their home was foreclosed on, as was their investment condo, and they went through their savings and 401k, when the Downsized show catches […]
Lending Club just announced a new sign up bonus, and it is bigger than the last one. Happy Free Money Friday! Lending Club is offering a $50+ sign up bonus for new lenders! How to Get Your $50+ Sign up Bonus Sign up as a lender using this special link: Lending Club $50+ Sign Up […]
It’s here! The 3 year anniversary of My Dollar Plan! And to celebrate, we’re giving away the first of My Favorite Things… Amazon Gift Cards. If you’ve followed me over the last three years, you know that I have an obsession with Amazon lightening deals during the holidays! So it’s only natural that Amazon gift […]
I’m putting together our holiday shopping checklist. No, not a gift list yet, but my preparation list to optimize sales and get the best deal on all of our shopping. Buying gifts at the holidays is something I enjoy, but I also like to see how much I can possibly save on every item. It […]
Student Loan Consolidation is the third post in our Student Loan series. Make sure to check out previous articles on student loan basics and repayment options! After graduation, you might want to consolidate your loans. Consolidation refers to the act of taking out one loan equal to the sum of all your loans (since you […]
Paul and I are newlyweds, and it has occurred to us that we don’t have any family holiday traditions together. We each have our own individual family traditions, but no traditions that help to define us as a family and household. While traditions are often born from a whim, I have been thinking of some […]
Here’s a double bonus for Free Money Friday – Chase is offering an intro 0% APR plus a $100 sign up bonus on their Chase Ink card! How to Get Your $100 Sign Up Bonus Sign up for Chase Ink. Use your card. This includes purchases, balance transfers, or any checks used to access your account, but excludes cash […]
The Money Writers thought it would be fun to share the contents of our wallets with readers! Here’s a peek inside my wallet and the reasons why I carry each card. What I Carry in My Wallet and Why If you didn’t already know it, it’s going to become apparent that I really am a […]
This is the second in a series on student loans. Be sure to check out our previous post on the basics of student loans! After graduation, you typically have a 6 month grace period before loan payments are due. Interest does accrue during this period, so if you are a position to make payments earlier […]
Are you paying for Sudoku puzzles or sheet music? Do you have extra time at work and want to spend it on the internet without spending a dime? I am on a crusade to bring you more free web services that will save you money and provide free entertainment. Check below and see if you […]
