My Money Blog

Bank of America: $25 BillPay Promo For Existing Customers

Posted on July 17, 2009 // 12 Comments

BofA is also offering a $25 bonus to encourage existing customers to try out Online Billpay. Both personal and business accounts qualify. You have to register beforehand at the promotion page, and then pay 2 bills online within 30 days. I … [Read the rest]

Bank of America Promotion Offer Code: $100 Bonus For New Accounts

Posted on July 17, 2009 // 22 Comments

Saw this on TV. Bank of America is offering a $100 bonus for new checking account customers, both personal and business. A new customer is a "person who is not currently a signer and who was not a signer within the last 6 months on a Bank of … [Read the rest]

Martin Lodge-on-Wheels: 10’x20′ House for $37,900

Posted on July 15, 2009 // 36 Comments

While looking for more LendingClub P2P loans to fund today, I ran across a couple that was trying to buy a tiny home called a Lodge-on-Wheels. The current model is 10 ft. by 20 ft. and costs $37,900. I thought it was pretty neat to help fund … [Read the rest]

Forex.com Account Promotion Code: $200 Bonus

Posted on July 14, 2009 // 20 Comments

Here's another potential $200 bonus for placing a trade in newly opened account at Forex.com by July 31st. The application seems to suggest the backend is also run by Gain Financial, same as with Zecco Forex. The promotion code used is CashAd05. The … [Read the rest]

Dangerous Personal Finance Magazine Headlines: The Attraction of High Yields

Posted on July 14, 2009 // 19 Comments

With money market fund and savings account yields still pitifully low, it is very tempting to look for investments with higher yields. Indeed, the personal finance magazines know this all too well, dangling teasers on their covers … [Read the rest]

Picture of California Tax Refund IOU (Registered Warrant)

Posted on July 11, 2009 // 33 Comments

You may have heard that California is broke, and is sending out IOU slips instead of checks for income tax refunds. I thought that I would be safe as I usually owe taxes, but due to an amendment of my return, I ended up getting one in the mail as … [Read the rest]

Tracking Investment Portfolio Using Google Docs

Posted on July 10, 2009 // 15 Comments

I spent a little time tinkering with Google Docs Spreadsheets today, trying to use it to track the asset allocation of my investment portfolio. GoogleFinance() Function This function allows you to import data from Google Finance like current … [Read the rest]

WT Direct Promotion Code, Up To $150 Opening Bonus

Posted on July 8, 2009 // 8 Comments

The online division of Wilmington Trust Bank, WT Direct, is running another promotion for new customers. You can get up to $150 cash bonus on top of the standard interest rate (currently 1.76% APY) if you open a new account and maintain a certain … [Read the rest]

Zecco Forex Promotion Code: Up to $200 Bonus

Posted on July 8, 2009 // 25 Comments

Zecco Trading, best known for their free stock trade offers, recently started a Forex platform where you can trade foreign currencies. Since Forex appears to be a zero-sum game (negative if you account for inflation and spread costs), I wasn't really … [Read the rest]

What Is Your Motivational Burrito Currency?

Posted on July 8, 2009 // 34 Comments

(image credit: chipotlebreakfast.com) Sometimes people wonder why a guy who makes a six figure salary will still bother to fill out a form for a free razor, or sign up for a credit card for the $100+ bonus. Well, for one thing it's a habit … [Read the rest]

American Express Card Statement Shows Restaurant Tips

Posted on July 8, 2009 // 12 Comments

If you're like me, you keep receipts to reconcile with your credit card transactions online. If you dine somewhere you leave a tip, you might be wary that the waitperson might alter your tips, either by accident or on purpose. If you just see the … [Read the rest]

Monthly Net Worth Update – July 2009

Posted on July 7, 2009 // 27 Comments

Credit Card Debt I have taken money from credit cards at 0% APR and placed it into online savings accounts, bank CDs, or savings bonds that earn 4-5% interest (much less recently), and keeping the difference as profit. I even put together a series … [Read the rest]