Are Municipal Bonds the Next Bubble?

Posted by Jill on September 8, 2010

If you watch Suze Orman, you know that she LOVES to recommend municipal bonds. Municipal bonds allow you to loan money to a city, county or other local government. They are attractive investments because they are considered nearly risk-free and provide income that is exempt from federal taxes. As the stock market tanked, investors fled […]

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OptionsXpress Review

Posted by Kate on September 7, 2010

optionsXpress Review OptionsXpress is a brokerage with an all-in-one trading platform that allows you to trade bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, options, futures and stocks ALL in one convenient online trading account. Part of their company mission is to be the “ideal broker for options traders looking to maximize their returns.” Here is a closer look […]

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We haven’t had a Free Money Friday for frequent travelers lately so here’s a great one: Citi and American Airlines are offering a 60,000 AAdvantage mile bonus for new cardmembers which can equal quite a few free flights! This offer is for business version of the card. The personal version of the card also has […]

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Squeezing in One Last Summer Vacation

Posted by Madison on September 2, 2010

We had just returned from our last vacation… but I have a confession to make… while we were there, I convinced Scott that we should squeeze in just one more summer vacation before Labor Day weekend rolls around and our oldest heads back to preschool. We had a fantastic time in Seattle, and I was […]

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Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Unemployment?

Posted by Amanda on September 1, 2010

Losing your job can be psychologically and emotionally draining, as well as can suck the life out of your bank account. Unemployment insurance is typically a few hundred dollars a week, which is a fraction of what you used to make, and equates to a salary considered under the poverty line in the United States. […]

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How Far Would You Go to Save Money?

Posted by Jill on August 30, 2010

A year ago, I moved into a new apartment building. It’s a luxury building, and I was the very first tenant to occupy the 600 square foot space with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. At the time, the brand new building was offering 2 months free rent, bringing the pro-rated monthly total to just […]

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Social Lending Arbitrage Beats Projections

Posted by Derek on August 27, 2010

Our social lending arbitrage expert, Derek, is back! After one of my Lending Club loans defaulted, I really wanted to know how Derek’s loans were doing! We’ll check in with him and see how his strategy is working… Social Lending Arbitrage Its been six months since I first introduced my Social Lending Arbitrage method to […]

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5% Certificates at Pentagon Federal

Posted by Madison on August 26, 2010

I just reserved a 5% CD at Pentagon Federal Credit Union, aka Penfed. Ironically, last week, I also refinanced our mortgage (again) to 3.625% at Penfed. It’s a little funny that they’re loaning money cheaper than they are borrowing it, but they’ve been known to do so, so it’s a double win for us. They’re […]

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WTDirect $200 Bonus Offer

Posted by Madison on August 25, 2010

Since we all have WT Direct accounts from their huge bonus offers back in the spring, it’s time to beef up the amount of money you have in your account for some extra bonuses! It’s our double dose of early Free Money offers this week since both the Citi $50 Sign Up Bonus & 10% […]

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Citi $50 Sign Up Bonus & 10% off AT&T Service

Posted by Kate on August 24, 2010

Citi is really keeping up with some great offers. Their latest $50 statement credit is this week’s Free Money offer! Note from Madison: You’ll have to hurry, this offer expires this Friday… so we’re changing the schedule this week and running back-to-back free money offers early to make sure you get a chance to get […]

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