Being a business owner, I’ve contemplated picking up a credit card to handle my business expenses. There are actually a lot of good choices from some of the well known issuers, such as Chase. One of those I’ve been had the chance to check out is this business credit card with a rewards program, [...]
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I was talking with a friend a little over a month ago. There have been rumors of potential job cuts at the company I work at. He knows that I have a side gig (this blog as well as other websites), so he correctly assumed that I wasn’t too worried. I know [...]
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In just a short month we’re going to be kicking off year number four at My Dollar Plan! It’s been an incredible journey, and I couldn’t have done it without the best readers in the world. Thanks, everyone! I thought it would be fun to celebrate with the My Dollar Plan readers, Oprah style. You [...]
There are some people in this world that you’re supposed to be able to trust. Your spouse. Your priest. The list could go on and on. If you’re someone who works with a financial advisor, they should also be on that list and they should be high on it. And why not? He or she [...]
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A new baby turns a family’s world upside. But in a good way. There is so much joy in a new life but if you’ve ever had a baby before, there is just no way to fully grasp the enormity of the life changes that accompany the event. Outside of the emotional, physical, and mental [...]
About the Author: Jeremy is a retirement planning specialist and founder of Generation X Finance and the guide to Financial Planning at About.com. To learn more, follow Jeremy on Twitter.
How To Cope With the Financial Challenges Of Having A New Baby
The best credit cards for shopping online will give you both purchase protection and rewards on the money you spend. While credit cards typically give you more protection from fraudulent vendors or disputed charges than debit cards, not all cards offer the same level of service.
Here are a few areas to consider when choosing which [...]
I suppose the craze for minimalism and simplicity has taken over the national consciousness: it’s even poetry now (if, in fact, you think that poetry impinges on the national consciousness): From Kay Ryan, America’s poet laureate*: Meaning: once You’ve swept the shelves of spoons and plates you kept for guests, it gets harder not to [...]
the poetry of less is an original article from the website brip blap.
Just like with anything else, unemployment seems to be particularly cruel to certain demographic groups — in particular, to those who find themselves at the extreme ends of the age spectrum. That is, the younger and older folks get the short end of the stick when our economy goes through the wringer as it [...]
Life is all about choices. One of the areas in life that the effects of the choices you make will quite possibly be some of the most pronounced is when it comes to income – making moola! Sure, we all know that determining to be a sidewalk artist is quite different than setting out on [...]
3 Strategies to Increase Your Lifetime Earning Potential is an original article from the website brip blap.
I just moved into a new, much smaller apartment and learned some major lessons about what (not) to do! My move was extra hectic thanks to three trips in the three weeks leading up to the big move…including one that ended less than 72 hours before my movers arrived! I’m passing some of my hardest-learned [...]
Online brokers are reviewed on a variety of categories every year by Smart Money magazine. This year’s brokerage reviews came out at the beginning of the summer and the results show that competition is good for you and me.
Brokerage Competition
Competition has gotten extremely hot between all of the online brokerages. The financial crisis took [...]
Technology has certainly changed the way in which business is conducted across the world; several exciting new innovations have made life easy for both the business owners as well as the customers. One such technological advancement is the ability to use your cell phone for credit card processing. Like with all other technological introductions, business [...]
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Are you short on cash and need a quick solution that doesn’t involve taking on a second job? Have you had a chance to inventory the stuff you have lying around your home? If you are anything like me, you are probably sitting on a potential goldmine of valuable products like unwanted books, DVDs, memorabilia [...]
About the Author: Jeremy is a retirement planning specialist and founder of Generation X Finance and the guide to Financial Planning at About.com. To learn more, follow Jeremy on Twitter.
This is a column by real estate contributor Rachelle.
I attended the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference a while back. Due to my position in the room and the nature of the event, it was difficult for me to tell who was saying what at all times; therefore, I emailed my article to the speakers prior [...]
This guest post is by Roshawn Watson who writes at Watson Inc on eliminating debt, investing money, and building wealth. Get his free eBook Your Foundation to Wealth by signing up for his email updates (no spam I promise). Get his RSS feed and connect with him on Twitter @roshawnwatson too.
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Working from home can be a great way to generate some extra cash, and the truth is, everyone and their brother wants to try it out. Imagine a way to pay for your childcare expenses so you can have a little bit of time to keep up with the housework and other assorted stuff. [...]
American Express now offers a faster way to earn points with the American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card, a travel rewards credit card. It allows you to buy the things you need, and get rewarded with the things you want. With the American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card, you can earn points up to three [...]
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I had quite the experience going to one of those Timeshare Promotions with the promise of a $40 American Express card, a trip for two to Las Vegas for 3 days and 2 nights (airfare and hotel included) or a trip for two to a cruise leaving a nearby port, plus either a $49,000 BMW, [...]
Nowadays, there are many places from where I can get a credit score, either for free (such as Credit Karma or Quizzle) or with a fee (such as Experian or TransUnion). With the free credit scores, I can have a pretty good idea of how my credit looks like, even though I pay more attention to [...]
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If you’re hiring a contractor for a big home improvement project, chances are you’re going to be disappointed. What you really need is someone who does quality work in a reasonable amount of time, understands exactly what it is you’re looking for, and that you can trust. You’re paying good money for the work so [...]
About the Author: Jeremy is a retirement planning specialist and founder of Generation X Finance and the guide to Financial Planning at About.com. To learn more, follow Jeremy on Twitter.
Traditional 401ks have been one of the main options for retirement investing for many working Americans over the last thirty years. When the Roth 401k was introduced a few years ago the new type of retirement plan left many long time 401k investors debating the benefits of the Roth 401k vs the Traditional 401k.
The popularity of the [...]
Today’s guest post is from Kyle Robinson, the marketing director at CouponCactus.com, an online coupon and cash back site. They offer coupons and cash back for over 3,000 stores, with free membership. Even if you don’t shop online much, it’s worth checking them out and maybe doing it more often!
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We’re all seeking identity theft solutions. The fact is, you can deal with identity theft either after the fact or in a proactive fashion. Of course, it’s always preferable to protect your identity before anything unfortunate happens and the good news is that there are ways you can do this for free or [...]
Identity Theft Solutions: Free Ways To Protect Your Identity
An Amazing Homemade Applesauce Recipe Do you love apples? Aside from apple pie there’s probably nothing better than a bowl of fresh homemade applesauce. If you’ve never tried making your own applesauce you might be surprised to find out just how simple and inexpensive it is. Especially in the fall when you can get fresh [...]
About the Author: Jeremy is a retirement planning specialist and founder of Generation X Finance and the guide to Financial Planning at About.com. To learn more, follow Jeremy on Twitter.
“Oh, not again!” “I’m tired of that!” “Ah, I’m not hungry anyway…” If you’ve heard any of these – or one of the numerous variations thereof – than you’re likely the person not only trying to stretch the family dollar via the culinary route, but trying to minimize unnecessary waste as well. It’s not an [...]
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