Upromise (a site sponsor) offers cash back for purchases that I make online, at grocery stores, and at various restaurants. The money can be used to fund a 529 plan for your child’s college education. (Secret tip: You can elect to have Upromise send a check directly to you, instead of putting the money into a 529 plan. Read this…
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My Free Checking Hack Is Coming To An End But We Can Both Get $25
Eight years ago I opened two checking accounts with the now defunct SouthTrust Bank. Both accounts were “Bankers Dozen” checking accounts which charged, if I remember correctly, $9.95 per month, and included free checks, debit cards, online banking, and various “privileges”. When I opened the account, I was brand-new to the world of online banking and very few banks in…
2007 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Florida June 1 – 12
Hurricane Season (June 1st – November 30th) starts Thursday. If you live in Florida, take advantage of the 2007 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. From June 1 – 12, the following items (and more) will be available for purchase, sales tax-free: Reusable Ice Self-Powered Light Source Battery-Powered Flashlights Battery-Powered Lanterns Gas-Powered Lanterns Torches Candles Gas / Fuel Containers Batteries (Including…