How to Save on Prescription Drugs

Posted by Adrienne on January 22, 2013

Do you have a prescription drug that you take regularly? Even with insurance these regular expenses can add up. Most of us take a prescription at least occasionally. Here are some tips on how to save on this expense. source: StockMonkeys.com Ways to Save on Prescription Drugs Pill Splitting If you take a 20mg pill […]

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Tax Breaks for College Students

Posted by Kristen on January 21, 2013

College is a crazy time. You are trying to keep up with you school work, deal with your student loans, and juggle personal life along with working a part-time job. Because of this and being new to the world of taxes, you might not realize that it is important to file a tax return and […]

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529 $26 Bonus from Living Social and GradSave

Posted by Madison on January 18, 2013

A longtime reader, Kelly let me know about an easy Free Money Friday deal! You can get a free $26 for your 529 plan through Living Social and GradSave. But you’ll have to hurry, the offer expires in 4 days. Kelly, being the great Aunt that she is, asked me to look into the deal. […]

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How to Use Your Holiday Ingredients Now

Posted by Kristen on January 16, 2013

Even if you always try to save money on groceries to keep food costs low, if you’re anything like me, you probably bought a few extra ingredients throughout the holiday season. With making special treats, entertaining family and friends, and cooking holiday meals, it’s hard not to make a few extra purchases on food. But […]

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Open a Roth IRA for your Teen

Posted by Don on January 15, 2013

Thinking back to my teenage days, all I was concerned about was finishing up work at my weekend job so I could drive around and hang out with my friends. I never thought about opening a Roth IRA for teens! The money I made while I worked part-time put gas in the car and provided […]

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Easy Retirement Plan Goals

Posted by Don on January 10, 2013

It’s a new year, so that means most people will be making an annual list of resolutions. These typically range from paying off debt to saving more, losing weight and building better relationships. Pretty much anything you want to change can be included as a resolution for the new year. There is only one problem […]

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How to Prioritize and Maximize Credit Card Sign Up Bonuses

Posted by Madison on January 9, 2013

At any given point in time, I’m juggling about a dozen new credit cards from various credit card application sprees each with their own spending requirement to earn the sign up bonus. Mix in the quarterly 5% Rotating Cash Rewards Credit Cards and it’s easy to stare at the cards and not know where to […]

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A quick browse through many financial websites and you will be sure to find tips on improving your credit score. While it is important to have a good credit score so that you get the lowest interest possible, I question the obsessiveness that many place on their credit score. Photo Courtesy Andres Rueda Why Do […]

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How to Get Back on Track After the Holidays

Posted by Kristen on January 7, 2013

The holidays come through like a whirl wind that could leave us exhausted. To me, it feels like we spend months preparing, planning, and anticipating all of the holiday events, and they fly by in a blink of an eye. Of course it’s a season to spend time with our special family, friends, neighbors, and […]

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Over $3,000 in Featured Deals and Sign Up Bonuses

Posted by Madison on January 4, 2013

Friday Featured Deal of the week! That’s my favorite celebration every Friday here at My Dollar Plan! Every week we feature a great deal, sign up bonus, or offer for you to earn some extra money. Our goal is to find the best offers that feature easy sign ups. It’s time to take a look […]

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