I kinda missed the boat last Thursday 2/17 because peer-to-peer lending site Prosper.com had a promotion going on for borrowers that stated that they would make a entire month's loan payment for you. A quote from their e-mail: It's our fifth … [Read the rest]
Prosper P2P Lending 1% Cashback + Potential Market Inefficiency
Posted on February 21, 2011 // 9 Comments
Last updated: January 20, 2016
$2 for Five Movie Rentals from Blockbuster Express – Groupon
Posted on February 19, 2011 // 7 Comments
Groupon has a national deal this weekend 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 9, 2018
The Joys of Making Your Own Popcorn
Posted on February 18, 2011 // 25 Comments
I try to keep my life simple, but don't see myself as a serious frugal person. I don't make my own soap, and I eat out a lot. But one thing I recently fell in love with was making my own popcorn. It sounds so obvious, but it never really sunk … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
FDIC-Insured Bank Accounts Holding Chinese Renminbi (CNY) (RMB)
Posted on February 17, 2011 // 12 Comments
Reader Jonathan wrote in the tell me that the Bank of China (BoC) is offering FDIC-insured bank accounts that are denominated in renminbi, the official currency of China. Also referred to by the primary unit yuan, you may have heard about how China … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
Infographic: U.S. 2012 Budget Proposal
Posted on February 16, 2011 // 8 Comments
Here's another infographic from the New York Times illustrating the proposed budget for 2012. Rectangles are sized according to the proposed spending. Color shows severity of cut or increase from 2010 (green increase, red decrease). If you … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 1, 2011
Magazines Decoded: Best Mutual Funds of 2011
Posted on February 15, 2011 // 10 Comments
I'm catching on some personal finance magazine reading and find myself again rolling my eyes at their respective "Best Mutual Funds" lists. I've had subscriptions to all the major magazine for about 5 years now. Here's how I translate them … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 15, 2011
Tax Software Giveaway: H&R Block At Home
Posted on February 11, 2011 //
H&R Block contacted me to help give away six copies of their H&R Block At Home tax preparation software (formerly TaxCut). Specifically, you will get a free code for H&R Block At Home Premium edition ($49.95 retail value), the level above Deluxe, … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
Got an American Express? 5 Free iTunes Songs
Posted on February 11, 2011 // 12 Comments
American Express is offering cardmembers 5 free iTunes songs if they register online and then use that same card to buy 5 song downloads from Apple iTunes. The limit appears to be purely on a per card basis. Thanks for reader Nick for the tip. See … [Read the rest]
Last updated: December 29, 2014
Restaurant.com Valentine’s Day Promo Code
Posted on February 10, 2011 // 7 Comments
I've written about Restaurant.com already in the past. As opposed to a gift certificate, these are essentially coupons. The standard offer is a $25 certificate for $10, which usually comes with a $35 minimum purchase + 18% required gratuity on full … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 14, 2011
Better Inflation Chart with CPI Component Breakdown
Posted on February 10, 2011 // 8 Comments
In my last post, reader Greg shared a better chart that illustrates the components of the Consumer Price Index, which is supposedly to track what the average consumer spends and thus is used to gauge inflation. Definitely worth archiving for later. … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 9, 2011
Minimizing Your Personal Inflation Rate
Posted on February 9, 2011 // 19 Comments
Inflation. Deflation. Hyperinflation. It's all people seem to talk about these days. I'm always reading that you should always consider your investment returns after inflation. But what is inflation? Most of the time, they are talking about the … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 25, 2016
Flowchart: How To Save Money On Credit Scores
Posted on February 8, 2011 // 6 Comments
I've written several posts on credit scores, credit reports, and how to minimize your spending on them. While there are times when you might just have to plunk down your hard-earned money on a credit score, most of them time you can avoid it. … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 15, 2011
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