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Best Business Credit Cards With 0% APR Offers

Posted on November 7, 2006 // 24 Comments

I hate it when I just plain forget to post things, which is I'm glad I did that survey ;) One of the main reasons why I brought up the fact that anyone can apply for business credit cards is that you can take out 0% APR balance transfers (see my … [Read the rest]

When Should You Redeem I Savings Bonds? A Calculator

Posted on November 7, 2006 // 17 Comments

As predicted in October, the new inflation portion of I-Bonds is 3.12% and the new fixed rate is 1.4%, for a total of 4.52%. This is still lower than what is available via Treasury Bills and online savings accounts, so those of us with older Savings … [Read the rest]

When Should You Redeem I Savings Bonds? The Details

Posted on November 7, 2006 //

To reduce clutter, this post has been merged with When Should You Redeem I Savings Bonds? A Calculator. You can access the calculator directly here. … [Read the rest]

My Money Worries

Posted on November 6, 2006 // 20 Comments

Here are the money thoughts that are swirling around my head these days: I need to find a job. My wife needs to find a job. We need to move. We need to find a house that we can afford. No big deal, eh? It's a very weird transitional place for … [Read the rest]

My Money Blog Thanksgiving Giveaway – Over $400 in Prizes!

Posted on November 5, 2006 // 460 Comments

It's a time for giving thanks, and I am very grateful for all you awesome readers of this blog. Honestly, this blog has helped me keep on track and it was really fun along the way. I started blogging in December 2004, revealing our net worth of … [Read the rest]

Index Funds: The 12-Step Program for Active Investors – Book Review

Posted on November 4, 2006 // 7 Comments

Almost a perfect counterpoint to The Little Book That Beats The Market (review), this book could easily be titled The Big Book That Shows You Can't Beat The Market. It weighs nearly 5 pounds, and is almost 400 pages long. This thing is a … [Read the rest]

The Little Book That Beats The Market: Book Review

Posted on November 4, 2006 // 14 Comments

There's been a lot of buzz about The Little Book That Beats the Market, so I was excited when it finally came in from the library. Of course, at the time I was midway through Index Funds: The 12-Step Program for Active Investors, which I'll also be … [Read the rest]

Did I Just Waste $50 On Firewood?

Posted on November 3, 2006 // 23 Comments

We just bought a 1/3 cord of firewood for $50 off of Craigslist (only partially shown above), figuring we'd try out our new fireplace this winter. But then I ran across this article about how conventional fireplaces are useless: As a fire burns … [Read the rest]

How To Get A Free Month of Amazon Prime

Posted on November 2, 2006 // 20 Comments

Yep, Amazon is giving out a free trial of Amazon Prime for up to 3 months to lots of people, which includes free 2-day shipping on most items with no minimum purchase. Click here to see if you qualify. Hopefully you'll be greeted with this image: … [Read the rest]

Got a Discover Card? Get $20 Gift Card For Each $200 Spent At Select Malls

Posted on November 2, 2006 // 14 Comments

Get a free $20 Discover Gift Card instantly by spending $200 on your Discover Card at select malls from November 1 through December 31, 2006. Just take your receipts totaling $200 to the customer service desk of any of the participating malls to … [Read the rest]

Save 50% On Utility Bills With This Energy Analysis Tool

Posted on November 1, 2006 // 16 Comments

Winter is a comin', which means higher heating costs for much of the country, so you should try out the energy audit tool at Home Energy Saver, a government site which uses advanced simulations to find out cost-effective ways to cut down your utility … [Read the rest]

Emigrant Direct Signup Bonus Update – September Payouts

Posted on November 1, 2006 // 2 Comments

Everyone who sent me their Form #2 in September for my Emigrant Direct Opening Promotion should have been paid. If not, please e-mail me. If you're interested in opening an account with Emigrant Direct's 5.05% APY with no minimums, don't miss your … [Read the rest]