Vanguard has been sending out letters to clients with SpecID as their default cost basis tracking method. This letter has caused a lot of confusion. My understanding is that they will no longer let you use SpecID for automated sell transactions, … [Read the rest]
Limited-time 80k offer with first year annual fee waiver. The JetBlue Plus Mastercard is a rewards credit card that earns TrueBlue points for purchases and includes special perks for JetBlue customers. Right now, there is an increased offer above … [Read the rest]
Here's my monthly survey of the best interest rates on cash as of August 2025, roughly sorted from shortest to longest maturities. Banks and brokerages love taking advantage of our idle cash, and you can often earning more money while keeping the … [Read the rest]
Updated with improved $120 Disney Streaming Credit (now up to $10 per month with no minimum or bundle required). The card_name is one of my longtime keeper cards even with an annual fee. The headline feature is 6% cash back at US stand-alone … [Read the rest]
Did you know that if you search for "items under $1" on Amazon, you'll get... a bunch of random stuff not under $1... but also many items indeed $1 and under? If you click on the checkbox to the top left, you can list only Prime-eligible items. … [Read the rest]
We are surrounded by predictions about the imminent effect of AI. The CEO of Anthropic says that AI could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs, a "white collar bloodbath". Vanguard (which has really started to like throwing … [Read the rest]
Update August 2025: Previously-grandfathered "V1" cardholders should have received both paper and e-mail notifications of new changes that are to be effective 9/15/25. The e-mail subject will be "Important information about your U.S. Bank Smartly … [Read the rest]
New limited-time offer, at all-time high values. The card_name is the re-branded business credit card of the Marriott Bonvoy program. This card offers unique perks for Marriott customers, along with a generous new customer incentive. Here are the … [Read the rest]
The card_name is the premium co-branded rewards card for Marriott hotels. This card has a hefty annual fee, but a closer look reveals it's not as bad as it looks initially due to perks like flexible dining credits, airport lounge access, and elite … [Read the rest]
Housing has always been considered the biggest expense in a family's budget. More recently, everyone's grocery and restaurant bills have skyrocketed, bringing food costs into focus. But the biggest item in your budget is very likely to be … [Read the rest]
Groupon has a BJ's Wholesale New Membership deal with $15 for a One-Year BJ’s The Club Card Membership that also includes a $15 reward with $45 purchase. Regular price is $60. There is also an option for $40 for a One-Year BJ’s The Club+ Card … [Read the rest]
I was reading the thought piece Finance is other people when I came across an intriguing finance nugget: Suppose you think that bitcoin will, like gold, have enduring appeal. During the reign of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar, an ounce of gold … [Read the rest]
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