I keep a portion of my cash reserves in certificates of deposit. I decided to open a share certificate from Andrews Federal Credit Union during their 2016 Holiday Promotion. The review information below should apply to anyone trying to open any … [Read the rest]
I just saw that Netflix now allows an offline download option for many of their shows and videos (and not just Netflix-only shows). You will need iOS 8.0 or later, Android 4.4.2 or later, and the latest version of the Netflix iOS or Netflix Android … [Read the rest]
Tax season is officially here and the IRS is accepting E-files. For you early birds, Credit Karma Tax is now on its 4th year of offering 100% free Federal AND State tax preparation software with free e-File and no income restrictions. You can have … [Read the rest]
A few readers have asked my opinions of the Amazon Store Card, a retail card issued by Synchrony Bank. You can only use it to buy things at Amazon.com - note the lack of a logo from Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express. This is a … [Read the rest]
Updated with another 100 point link. ThanksAgain is a smartphone app for frequent travelers that gives you points for buying things inside of airports. You link up your credit card number and then automatically earn miles at participating … [Read the rest]
As a follow-up to how to stop balance transfer checks, here's all I know about stopping unwanted paper catalogs. Direct mail catalogs are like weeds. You unsubscribe from a bunch of them, but then later you buy someone a cast iron skillet and then … [Read the rest]
'Tis the season for a mailbox full of catalogs and credit card balance transfer checks. (Hint: There is a connection between the two.) If you want these "access" checks to stop, you just have to ask. You simply call them up (see back of credit … [Read the rest]
Attention cord-cutters! DirecTV has gone live with their new streaming TV service called DirecTV Now. This join existing competitors Sling TV and Playstation VUE. Here'a an image that breaks down the $35/$50/$60/$70 per month tiers (click to … [Read the rest]
This time of year, we are surrounded by discounts. 40% off here. 80% off there. I always wonder to myself, does it really make any difference? If you save $35 on a $50 sweater, you feel good that you got a bargain. But where does that … [Read the rest]
Promotion back again starting 11/29. A recent study found that free pizza was a better motivator than cash. How about some free coffee? Starbucks is again offering a free $10 bonus Starbucks eGift card if you use the Starbucks smartphone app … [Read the rest]
Our next re-branded day is Giving Tuesday, which this year falls on November 29th, 2016. After you've celebrated Thanksgiving and then survived Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, the focus is back on helping others less … [Read the rest]
Target is offering a flat 15% off your entire purchase on Sunday 11/27 and Monday 11/28, both online at Target.com and in-store. This is a nice and easy way to save some money on your everyday shopping at Target, and it stacks with the 5% off with … [Read the rest]
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