Expired: Sale is over! Amazon is holding something called "Amazon Prime Day" for their Prime members on July 15, 2015. Non-Prime members can sign up for a free 30-day trial to be eligible to participate. Here are the deals that caught my … [Read the rest]
Amazon Prime Day 7/15 : One-Day Sale for Prime Members
Posted on July 15, 2015 // 8 Comments
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Weight Management vs. Money Management: Taking the Long-Term View
Posted on July 14, 2015 // 16 Comments
I'm currently reading Smart People Don't Diet by Charlotte Markey. The book offers a "science-based approach" to weight management backed by academic research from scientists, doctors, nutritionists, and psychologists. Sounded good to me. The … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
AirHelp, Refund.Me, AirTaxBack: Get Money Back For Cancelled, Delayed, or Missed Flights
Posted on July 13, 2015 // 3 Comments
Have you been on a delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flight to/from Europe within the last within the last three years? Ever just missed a flight? You could be entitled up to $800 from the airline, or a refund of your taxes and fees. AirHelp … [Read the rest]
Last updated: July 13, 2015
Portion Distortion: Change Your Perspective, Eat Better, Spend Less
Posted on July 8, 2015 // 5 Comments
I've got one month left on my $600 in weight-loss bets, and an important tool that has helped me success is portion control. This way, I can still enjoy most of my favorite foods while still losing 1-2 pounds a week. Even naughty things like … [Read the rest]
Last updated: July 8, 2015
Home Improvement Receipts: Scan Now, Save Indefinitely
Posted on July 7, 2015 // 1 Comment
For many people, when they sell a home they don't even consider taxes. But over time, especially if you live in a relatively expensive area, more and more people will bump up against the federal capital gains exclusions of $250,000 for individuals … [Read the rest]
Last updated: July 7, 2015
Howard Marks on Assuming Less Risk and Lowering Expectations
Posted on July 6, 2015 // 5 Comments
Observer has an interesting profile of respected investor Howard Marks, excerpted from the book The Great Minds of Investing (found via Abnormal Returns). I enjoy the writings of Howard Marks because his observations are logical and rational, and … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
Snagshout: Discounted Amazon Products In Exchange For Honest Reviews
Posted on July 2, 2015 //
If you're like most Amazon shoppers, you don't like buying anything unless it has a lot of positive 4 and 5 star reviews. But that makes it really hard for new brands and products to gain traction. Good ole' capitalism has created a new breed of … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
Global Asset Allocation Book Review: Comparing 12+ Expert Model Portfolios
Posted on June 30, 2015 // 9 Comments
I am a regular reader of Meb Faber's online writings, and volunteered to received a free review copy of his new book Global Asset Allocation: A Survey of the World's Top Asset Allocation Strategies. It is a rather short book and would probably be … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
My One-Page Financial Plan: Why Is Money Important To Me?
Posted on June 29, 2015 // 6 Comments
I've already shared two nuggets from the book The One-Page Financial Plan by Carl Richards - the importance of getting started and the true value of a human advisor. But what about the title itself? Before even reading the book, I was impatient … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
Why I Hold TIPS in My Portfolio (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities)
Posted on June 28, 2015 // 3 Comments
EconompicData has a nice, relatively brief post about the relationship between US Treasury bonds, TIPS, and inflation. I would hold either Treasuries or TIPS (or both) because they have the highest credit quality available, and that is a big part … [Read the rest]
Last updated: June 28, 2015
Best Frugal Chef’s Knife – America’s Test Kitchen (For 20 Years In a Row!)
Posted on June 26, 2015 // 23 Comments
Update: ATK just sent me a new review that considered newer chef's knives that have come onto the market, and the same knife won again! They say it has now been on top for 20 straight years. You can see the methodology and full rankings here, but … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
Early Retirement Portfolio Income Update, Mid 2015
Posted on June 24, 2015 // 9 Comments
The closer I get to the reality of living off of my portfolio, the more I like the idea of living off dividend and interest income. However, you can't just buy stocks with the highest dividend yields and junk bonds with the highest interest rates … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
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