Starting Monday, the New York Times will limit visitors to NYTimes.com to only 20 articles per month. They're trying to drive more paid subscriptions. However, they also don't want to kill off the traffic that tends to be lucrative for … [Read the rest]
Reading Blocked New York Times and Wall Street Journal Articles
Posted on March 22, 2011 // 16 Comments
Last updated: October 15, 2011
Charles Schwab Buys OptionsXpress Brokerage
Posted on March 21, 2011 // 6 Comments
I got an e-mail this morning that my trading account with OptionsXpress is merging with Charles Schwab. Well, considering Schwab (SCHW) has a market cap over 20 times that of OptionsXpress (OXPS), it's more like they bought OX for their … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 25, 2015
5 DVD Rentals for $2 from Blockbuster Express – Groupon
Posted on March 21, 2011 // 9 Comments
Groupon has a nationwide deal again that will get you five one-day rentals at Blockbuster Express kiosks for $2. The regular cost would have been $5. I don't really get the limitation of one per person when you can buy seemingly unlimited as … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 19, 2015
Book Review: The Art of Non-Conformity
Posted on March 20, 2011 // 12 Comments
I'm trying to read more books by other bloggers, and the one I managed to finish first was The Art of Non-Conformity. Based on the writings at eponymous ChrisGuillebeau.com, the book's tagline is "Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
Life Planning Exercise: Creating My Perfect Day
Posted on March 15, 2011 // 19 Comments
I am currently reading The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau (review coming shortly). In one of the early chapters, he talks about an exercise where you write out how your perfect, idealized day would go in great detail, hour-by-hour. I've … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
AutoSlash.com: Car Rental Price Search Engine
Posted on March 14, 2011 // 18 Comments
It's always fun to find out new tools to save you time and money. Started by some regulars on the Flyertalk travel forum, AutoSlash.com is a website specifically made for car rentals. Yes, all the big guys like Expedia and Hotwire do car … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 14, 2011
Free Star Alliance Silver Elite Status (Free Checked Bag on Continental/United and US Airways)
Posted on March 14, 2011 // 13 Comments
British Midland International, an airline based in the UK, is currently offering new members of their frequent flier club Diamond Club instant a free upgrade to Silver Elite status, good for 12 months. The important associated perk is that this … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 22, 2015
Bought A Pre-Made Emergency Bug-Out Bag
Posted on March 11, 2011 // 11 Comments
(As I publish this post, I see that California and Hawaii are on a tsunami watch after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit Japan. Goodness.) Earlier this week, my brother-in-law sent me a link to a post on the Art of Manliness blog on How to Make a … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
Getting Married To Save Money On College Tuition?
Posted on March 10, 2011 // 11 Comments
After seeing my Grandparents and 529s article, a reader sent me a link to WhyPayTuition.com, which is a matchmaking site that promotes the idea of getting a "convenience" marriage solely for the purpose of reducing your tuition bill: The easiest … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 10, 2011
Creating Lifetime Income via AARP Immediate Annuity
Posted on March 8, 2011 // 15 Comments
While perusing through old magazines in the dentists office, I came across an ad for annuity with the usual headline "Get a monthly income check GUARANTEED for life". I took a picture of the ad, the payout rates are below: The specific … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
MicroPlace Microlending: Free $20 to Invest
Posted on March 7, 2011 // 12 Comments
As you may know, I support microlending to poor entrepreneurs in developing countries through Kiva and Microplace. I have a little under four thousand dollars spread across both sites, and intend to continuously reinvest my principal and any … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
Grandparents + 529 College Savings Plans = Loophole?
Posted on March 7, 2011 // 18 Comments
There was a discussion on Bogleheads recently about giving money to grandparents so that could invest in a 529 college savings plan for their grandchildren. While it brought more light on what I think is a flawed financial aid system, it also … [Read the rest]
Last updated: July 26, 2012
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