Checking account bonuses often have a direct deposit requirement that makes them tough to complete if you don’t have a paycheck from an employer (and annoying even if you do). The Wells Fargo sign up bonus caught my attention since you can complete the offer without a direct deposit requirement… and it’s easy! The $250 […]
Welcome to 2017! Many of us take the time to create resolutions in the new year. Some want to lose weight and get into shape. Others want to make this the year they find the love of their life. And others vow to have better finances and get their financial lives in order. Unfortunately for […]
The 2016 tax calculator is here! Do you want to get an estimate of how much your tax refund will be before you file? We just updated the 2016 tax calculator with the current tax brackets, credits, deductions, and everything else you’ll need to estimate your tax refund before the tax deadline. How to Use […]
If you have heard of David Bach, then you are aware of the “latte factorâ€. It is the term given to how little expenses can add up over time and make a big difference in your monthly budget. Back when this term was first coined, it was a media whirlwind. Everyone was talking about how […]
Get organized and simplify your bill paying process. It’s one of the most popular ways to get your personal finances organized. One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions people will make this year is to get organized. While it is always helpful to get organized around the house by cleaning out closets, under the […]
My Dollar Plan just celebrated nine years of personal finance! Thank you to each one of you for reading, commenting and sharing your own personal finance tips and questions. I love receiving your emails with feedback and ideas for making My Dollar Plan articles even better. I truly hope you found lots of information to […]
Costco is giving out $10 to try their business delivery service! I received an email this week advertising 4,000 items for delivery. The terms state it’s for solicited new delivery members, but I found the offer on the website in addition to receiving an email. For a free $10, I’m willing to try it out. […]
Our countdown to the holidays continues with our weekly holiday gift guide series! Today we’re looking for Secret Santa gift ideas under $20! Whether it was in college, with my family, or at my job, there is always a Secret Santa every year. Secret Santa, when you purchase presents for a recipient that doesn’t know […]
It’s time to launch our holiday cash back series! First up is BeFrugal since you can earn an easy $10 sign up bonus. You can earn cash back at BeFrugal when you shop online. I’ve used Be Frugal to earn over $3,000 in cash back shopping online! In addition, I have almost $1,000 pending in […]
It’s Cyber Monday! It’s time for online shopping! There’s no time to waste, and many of these deals will expire without any warning this morning, so let’s cut straight to the deals: Amazon Deals Amazon is always my first stop on Cyber Monday! The first thing in my cart? The Lego Ferris Wheel at $40 […]
