Update: The below promotion is now expired. The New Business Gold Rewards Card® from American Express OPEN now offers 3X points on airfare, 2X points on advertising, gas, and shipping and 1X point on everything else. The annual fee for this card is … [Read the rest]
I have been neglecting some of the supporting pages on this blog, so I spent some time tonight freshening them up: Updated my About Me page to include more current and descriptive information. Simplified the site's Advertising options, and … [Read the rest]
I have received several messages and comments this morning about how SunRocket has quietly shut down, with them no longer taking new customers or answering their phones (outside sources: NY Times and DSLReports), as I am have previously been a happy … [Read the rest]
One of the most common questions I get from people when they find out that I like personal finance is "What should I do with my 401k/403b/457 plan from my old job?" My own 401k rollover decision process was one of my first blogging topics. I … [Read the rest]
Everybody says up, right? While I can't predict the future, I thought it would be interesting to see what the historical tax rates were for different income groups. Here is some data taken from the Congressional Budget Office about historical … [Read the rest]
Whew! I've slept in seven different beds so far in the last two weeks, not including airport lounges. How about some updates? The Big Move. Sadly, we no longer in Oregon. We are leaving a great city, great food (tachos and microbrews!) and even … [Read the rest]
Why do stock-market contests continue to exist? I even had them in my high school Economics class, as if they were a useful learning tool. The goal is always to have the most money within just a few months. Since it's always done with fake money, … [Read the rest]
In celebration of getting $29 million in new financing from investors, Obopay is offering a free $15 Prepaid MasterCard for signing up for their service. They seem to also be a money transfer service like PayPal mobile. Never carry cash … [Read the rest]
While traveling today I was reading in a local newspaper an article by Suze Orman (couldn't find it online) about how to close the wage gap between men and women. The tips to getting a higher salary were equally applicable to everyone, so I took … [Read the rest]
Bank of America is offering 25,000 Worldpoints for signing up for the University of Iowa WorldPoints MasterCard and spending $250. You can redeem 25,000 Worldpoints for $250 cash or a plane ticket. Via Fatwallet. ?To qualify for this offer, your new … [Read the rest]
You go on at $50,000 trip touring the world by private jet. One of my oldest (and obviously, most successful and busy) friends is actually doing this next year, the deposits have already been sent in. Join National Geographic on an … [Read the rest]
While visiting the parents, I was also asked to provide some input on their retirement savings. I don't want to invade their privacy, but I'm sure they share common concerns with others out there. My father, who is in the non-profit/education … [Read the rest]
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