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Opt Out of Citibank Balance Transfer Checks By Mail

Posted on June 5, 2012 // 21 Comments

Maybe it's just me, but Citibank has been sending me more and more snail mail with balance transfer checks inside. I can recognize the envelopes without even opening them. Even though in the past there may have been a good no-fee 0% APR balance … [Read the rest]

Copies of Every Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter (1965-2014)

Posted on June 4, 2012 // 2 Comments

I was offered a review copy of a book called Gems from Warren Buffett which is basically selected snippets from Warren Buffett's Letter to Shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway. I read it and it was entertaining, but there was no real original … [Read the rest]

500 Free Miles via United Mobile Offers

Posted on June 3, 2012 // 2 Comments

Link a Visa card with United Mobile Offers and you'll get 500 free United miles. You'll need to receive a few text messages (max of 3 per week ongoing) and the 500 miles posts in 4-6 weeks. I have no idea if these special offers will be any good, … [Read the rest]

Free SmartMoney Magazine Subscription

Posted on May 31, 2012 // 10 Comments

Rewardsgold is offering a free 2-year subscription to SmartMoney magazine for a limited time. You have to fill out a brief one-page survey as well as "tell" two friends about the offer. Your friends don't actually have to sign up for the offer or … [Read the rest]

Why Asset Allocation Doesn’t Matter Very Much

Posted on May 31, 2012 // 8 Comments

A helpful reader sent me a WSJ article with the provocative theme that all this investment advice about asset allocation doesn't matter for most people. Why? For the vast majority of savers, improved investment returns won't materially extend … [Read the rest]

Manilla.com Review: The End of Paper Bills?

Posted on May 30, 2012 // 23 Comments

Most people still elect to receive paper bills, even though almost every vendor is pushing paperless. Why? Personally, my e-mail inbox is so much more cluttered with crap compared to my post office mailbox. It's very easy for me to forget about a … [Read the rest]

Don’t Fall For These Common Mortgage Refinance Myths

Posted on May 29, 2012 // 23 Comments

Mortgage rates are still setting record lows! Qualification is still very difficult to refinance for those with little home equity, but there's still many people out there that are eligible (maximize your appraisal). Don't miss your opportunity … [Read the rest]

MMB Reader Invitation: Citibank Paid Market Research Panel

Posted on May 25, 2012 // 8 Comments

Citi is trying to learn more about the needs of small business owners and believes that many MyMoneyBlog.com readers might fit their desired profile. They are looking for primary banking decision-makers of small businesses (titles will include but … [Read the rest]

Database for Searching Class Action Settlements

Posted on May 25, 2012 // 6 Comments

Here's another potentially useful bookmark. MySettlementClaims.com is a database of class action settlements so that you can quickly determine if you're are eligible for a claim. It appears to be run privately by an individual, so I don't know … [Read the rest]

Miles by Discover Card Promotion: Up to 20,000 Bonus Miles

Posted on May 23, 2012 // 7 Comments

Here's a promo that would work great together with the the ChargeSmart fee waiver for utilities purchases. The Discover® Miles Card has upped their sign-up bonus so that you can get 1,000 Bonus miles every month you make a purchase for the first year … [Read the rest]

Groupon Class Action Settlement: Use Your Expired Groupons

Posted on May 23, 2012 // 21 Comments

Update: There is now an official website at grouponvouchersettlement.com. The court hasn't approved an official settlement breakdown yet, the claim form is available to submit by e-mail. What, Groupon already has a class action settlement? … [Read the rest]

Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card Via ChargeSmart

Posted on May 22, 2012 // 32 Comments

ChargeSmart is a bill payment service that allows you to pay many bills with a credit card that usually don't accept such payments, including mortgages, auto loan, student loans, and utilities. Only participating vendors are eligible, but they seem … [Read the rest]