Discount stock broker Firstrade.com announced that they will join other brokers in offering a limited number of free ETFs to be traded with no commission. You must hold them for 30 days. If you sell an eligible ETF within 30 days of purchase, their … [Read the rest]
Firstrade Commission Free ETF Trades List (First Trade)
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Infographic: Where Did Your Tax Dollars Go?
April 19, 2011 By 6 Comments
Tax Day has come and gone (unless you filed an extension). Recently, there was a competition to see who could best "create data visualizations that would make it easier for U.S. citizens to understand how the government spends our tax money". … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 19, 2011
Savings I-Bonds March 2011 CPI Update: 4.60% Variable Rate = Competitve Interest Rates
April 17, 2011 By 25 Comments
New inflation numbers for March 2011 were announced on April 15th, so it's time for the usual semi-annual update and rate predictions. This time around presents a good buying opportunity for a low-risk investment with interest rates higher than … [Read the rest]
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Benjamin Franklin’s Daily Schedule
April 15, 2011 By 6 Comments
If you are into personal finance, you have to respect Ben Franklin. Amongst many other things, he started a successful business and "retired" at 42, after which he devoted his time to science and later statesmanship. He wrote and published the … [Read the rest]
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Last-Minute TurboTax Giveaway – April 18th Deadline
April 13, 2011 By
A rep from TurboTax contacted me to help give away three copies of their TurboTax Online software as a last-minute promotion reminding folks that the filing deadline this year is extended to Monday, April 18th due to the usual April 15th being a … [Read the rest]
Last updated: May 16, 2012
Free IRS Tax Filing Extension Instructions 2011 (Online/E-File)
April 13, 2011 By 5 Comments
The deadline for filing your federal taxes this year is Monday, April 18th, 2011. If you file for an extension, you will automatically be extended to Monday, October 17, 2011. Here's how you can e-File a federal extension online in minutes for … [Read the rest]
Last updated: January 26, 2012
Book Review: The 4-Hour Workweek Expanded Edition
April 13, 2011 By 5 Comments
I recently finished re-reading the updated edition of the popular book The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss. I read it quickly when it first came out in 2007 or so, but this time I think was more ready for the message. In the last lifestyle … [Read the rest]
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Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529: $25 Matching Contribution
April 13, 2011 By 7 Comments
The Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 college savings plan is offering a $25 matching contribution if you open a new account and invest at least $25 of your own money. No promotion code required. Expires April 30, 2011. (Update: This offer is now … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
$100 Tradeking Referral Extended to April 14th
April 12, 2011 By 1 Comment
The $100 Refer-A-Friend promo for TradeKing.com has extended to April 14th. You just need to apply by the deadline. If you get a referral from an existing account holder, open a new account with at least $1,000 within 30 days of application, and … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 20, 2012
Side Business Idea For Geeky College Students: Hacking iPhones
April 11, 2011 By 11 Comments
WaPo has a story about a college student who makes $50,000 a year from jailbreaking iPhones for strangers. By opening up the operation system to tweaks, "jailbreaking" allows iPhone users to do some cool stuff like share 3G connections, switch to … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 5, 2011
XKCD Remix: The Secret Life of Personal Finance Bloggers
April 8, 2011 By 10 Comments
XKCD is a popular online comic strip, and recently there was a funny one about what really goes on behind time management and productivity blogs. I decided to take advantage of their creative commons license and adapt the original comic to personal … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 8, 2011
What Is Trusteer Rapport Software? Is It Safe/Legit?
April 5, 2011 By 61 Comments
In case you haven't been notified, the e-mail marketing provider Epsilon Data Management got hacked and tons of email addresses and names were stolen. Clients include major companies like Chase, Capital One, Best Buy, Target, and more. While the data … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
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