Saving for Retirement through a Credit Card? Not So Fast.

Two weeks ago, the WSJ published an article on credit cards that offer cash back or points that can be used to fund your retirement or another investment account.  As the article explains: Instead of redeeming earned points for the typical airline tickets or gift cards, users of these cards receive cash that they can [...]

Flight Entertainment for Half the Price

Dear Traveler, Next time you fly, check out the Read & Return program offered by The Paradies Shops, which operates more than 500 stores in over 70 airports.  The program allows you to purchase any book, read it, and return it for 50% off the retail price.  The great thing is that you do not [...]

Double-Dipping: Making the Most Out of Your FSA

If the deadline for using your 2009 FSA contributions is March 15, 2010, here is a great way to use them up and earn extra money. CVS is currently running a Double Bucks Program from now until March 15, 2010.  This means you can earn 4% on CVS brand items (versus 2%) and $2 for every [...]

On Amtrak: Ride Two or Three, Get a Summer One Free

Money Under Your Futon has covered the Amtrak Guest Rewards program several times before, noting that it is a spending-based rather than miles-based program, as it gives points according to the price of the ticket rather than the distance traveled.  The number of points needed for a free ticket also varies by line, with the [...]

Start the New Year with a Bang – for Your Buck

We are back from the Holidays with some tips to help you tackle your financial resolutions for 2010.  Let’s start with three simple things to do during this short work week: Sign up for free loyalty programs and emails from your favorite stores, including the local pharmacy you frequently visit. As covered in previous posts, [...]