PayPal announced today that you can now deposit checks in your PayPal account via photo upload from both Apple iOS [iTunes] and Android OS devices. Just sign the back of the check, take a picture of the front and back, type in the amount, and … [Read the rest]
PayPal Offers Remote Check Deposit on iPhone and Android Devices
Posted on May 19, 2011 // 29 Comments
Last updated: May 18, 2011
Book Review: Rework by Fried and Hansson of 37Signals
Posted on May 18, 2011 // 6 Comments
Rework is a book written by the founders of 37Signals, a company that makes online collaboration software like BaseCamp. They also write about running small businesses on their blog Signal vs. Noise. It is readily admitted that this book is a … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
DIY Dining Table from Reclaimed Building Materials – Recycled Basketball Court Flooring
Posted on May 17, 2011 // 7 Comments
Ever since I stopped moving every year, I've wanted to get a big dining table, something that could fit at least 8 people. Finding one big enough at a retail furniture store was difficult, and when I did find it they were really expensive. … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 9, 2017
GigWalk: Get Paid For Simple Jobs With An iPhone
Posted on May 16, 2011 // 1 Comment
Help yourself pay for that $30 a month data plan by putting that iPhone to work! :) New iPhone app GigWalk pays users to take pictures of specific objects, record audio/video, or verify something live in person. For example, client TomTom … [Read the rest]
Last updated: May 16, 2011
Vanguard Lower Minimum Investment On Target Retirement Funds to $1,000
Posted on May 13, 2011 // 12 Comments
Effective May 11st, Vanguard has lowered the minimum initial investment on their Target Retirement Funds to $1,000, down from $3,000. Thank goodness, as this avoids having everyone pointing out that the Vanguard STAR fund was the only one with … [Read the rest]
Last updated: May 12, 2011
House Value Update Q2 2011: Mortage Loan Payoff Calculations
Posted on May 12, 2011 // 19 Comments
As part of tracking our financial status, I regularly check in to see how long it will take to pay off our home mortgage. Buying versus renting is a very personal decision, but we ended up buying our house three and a half years ago and still plan … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 13, 2016
Link Dump: Tiny Apartment, Kindle eBook Sharing, Stripper Loans, Seasonal Sales, Law School Bait
Posted on May 10, 2011 // 5 Comments
Today, I find myself staring at a bunch of links that are mildly interesting, but nothing that inspires much additional research or spewing of opinion. Maybe I'm just tired and cranky. In any case, I think they are worthy of sharing. Tiny … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 8, 2017
Questioning the Value of a College Degree
Posted on May 9, 2011 // 42 Comments
With the rising costs of college tuition coupled with high unemployment for new grads, it is becoming very fashionable to question the value of a college degree. At least, that's what this long New York Magazine article (via TML) says. Most … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card Review – 25,000 Bonus Membership Points
Posted on May 8, 2011 // 9 Comments
American Express is again promoting their newest flavor - the Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express®, which is slightly different from their other Gold/Zync/Platinum cards. This is a charge card, so it is intended for folks that pay off … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
Housing Bubble History: Book Covers From 2005-Present
Posted on May 6, 2011 // 14 Comments
I ran across this funny image on Imgur and just had to recreate it with a bit more detail. All of these books are by the same author, David Lareah, along with the publishing dates of each book. (The first two books are essentially the same book … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
Vanguard Target Date Retirement Funds Glide Path
Posted on May 5, 2011 // 2 Comments
Inside a recent Vanguard article was a nice graphic of the current glide path for all Vanguard Target Retirement funds, which shows how the fund's asset allocation will change over time. The fund will automatically rebalance towards these … [Read the rest]
Last updated: May 4, 2011
British Airways Visa 100,000 Mile Bonus (Expired)
Posted on May 3, 2011 // 46 Comments
Update: This card offer is now expired. A final reminder that this offer is scheduled to end on Friday actually more specifically on Thursday night 5/5/11 at 11:59PM EST. It is not being extended. This is the highest credit card mileage bonus I … [Read the rest]
Last updated: September 28, 2011
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