Moving home after college is becoming increasingly popular. According to Business Insider, 85 percent of college seniors plan on moving back home with their parents after they graduate and an estimated 53 percent of 18 to 24 year olds are living at home. While living at home can be a great opportunity to find a […]

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During my $1,720 + 267k Point Credit Card Application Spree I picked up the Citi ThankYou® Premier Card for the 50,000 point sign up bonus which is worth $500 or more depending on how you redeem it. A reader, Barry, pointed out that the sign up bonus on the Citi TYPremier card “is only 37500 […]

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How to Save 3¢ on Gas with Fuel Rewards Network

Posted by Madison on May 6, 2014

We’re always on the lookout for ways to save money on gas. What if I told you there was a program to save 3¢ per gallon every time you get gas? It doesn’t sound like much, but when you think of it over time, it has the potential to really add up! I just stumbled […]

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9 Quick Ways to Make Extra Cash

Posted by Amanda on May 5, 2014

Who couldn’t use some extra cash? Perhaps you are paying down debt, working your way through college and need some pizza money, saving for that dream vacation you want to take, or just want to supplement your ‘mad money’ spending. The great news is that there are many side jobs that can accomplish the level […]

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Citi Dividend $100 Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Madison on May 2, 2014

If you are looking for a good cash back card, this week’s Free Money Friday offer may be just for you! The Citi Dividend is a great cash back card we frequently talk about for quarterly cash back, but it’s about time we highlight the sign up bonus! The Citi Dividend card is currently offering […]

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How to Earn 8.5% Buying Visa Gift Cards Online

Posted by Madison on April 30, 2014

I like to take advantage of buying gift cards for cash back when it’s convenient, but I rarely run out to a store just to purchase gift cards. However, when a store makes them available online, I like to seize the opportunity to make money! Chasing the Points discovered that Staples recently started selling their […]

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16 More Free Ways to Deal with Stress

Posted by Kristen on April 29, 2014

As mentioned in the first article on 13 free steps to reducing stress, it is important to take a breath and deal with the stress of the day. Stress in unavoidable, but reducing the amount of stress can greatly enhance the quality of our lives. Plus, being calm and stress-free will benefit your finances as […]

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How to Redeem Your Barclaycard Miles for Travel

Posted by Madison on April 28, 2014

Update: The bonus on the Barclaycard Arrival is now 5%, see the Barclaycard Arrival Plus $420+ Sign Up Bonus for details. The change from 10% to 5% will alter the calculations below. In the Best Way to Maximize Barclaycard Arrival Points for 2.27% I highlighted that the highest rate of redemption for the Barclaycard points […]

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American Express Everyday $100 Sign Up Bonus

Posted by Kate on April 25, 2014

Today’s Free Money Friday offer is really for everyone! American Express has a nice sign-up bonus with a low spend threshold on a card that is great for EveryDay use. The sign up bonus is worth $100. How to Get Your Bonus Sign up for the AmEx EveryDay card. Spend $1,000 on your card within […]

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3 Ways to Safely Handle Stock Market Volatility

Posted by Don on April 24, 2014

After the great run the stock market had in 2013, 2014 is turning into an investor’s worst nightmare. The volatility in the stock market is back, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 declining and advancing close to 100 points daily. What is an investor to do in order to survive this emotional roller coaster […]

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