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]
Flowchart: How To Save Money On Credit Scores
Posted on February 8, 2011 // 6 Comments
Last updated: October 15, 2011
Current myFICO Coupon Codes
Posted on February 8, 2011 // 3 Comments
The retail price for a FICO credit score from just one credit bureau is now $19.95. That's a hefty chunk of change, given that there are three credit bureaus and thus three credit scores - Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Before paying anything, … [Read the rest]
Last updated: July 6, 2017
Free $2 in Amazon MP3 Downloads
Posted on February 7, 2011 // 7 Comments
Amazon.com is offering $2 in free MP3 downloads with the code VDAYMP3S. No purchase required. Enter code at this link. It should increase your gift card balance by $2 for music purchases only. You must redeem the code by February 14, 2011 11:59 … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 31, 2012
Do You Believe In Your Asset Allocation?
Posted on February 7, 2011 // 15 Comments
Mark Cuban recently had a post on his blog called Wall Street’s new lie to Main Street – Asset Allocation. In it, he quotes a recent newspaper article that presents this model asset allocation: 15% in an S&P 500 index fund 5% in a … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 6, 2011
Found an Old Paper EE Savings Bond
Posted on February 4, 2011 // 21 Comments
Here's a blast from the past. I think I was reading an article about how savings bonds stop earning interest after 30 years, and so I asked my mom if she bought any bonds when I was born. I don't know why, I figured that's just what people did … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 4, 2011
Groupon: Barnes & Noble $20 Value for $10
Posted on February 3, 2011 // 3 Comments
Not quite as good as Amazon.com, but Groupon is offering a $20 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble for $10. Valid either in-store or online at BN.com. Valid on sale items. Expires 4/11, which means on that date the value goes down to $10. You … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 3, 2011
Lonely Planet Offers 13 Free iPhone City Guides
Posted on February 3, 2011 // 3 Comments
In response to Snowpocalypse 2011, Lonely Planet has again made several of their iPhone City Guides free for download. 13 guides will be free in the iTunes App Store until to 6pm PST Friday, February 4th 2011. Here are the cities: San … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
Target Retirement Funds Increasing International Exposure
Posted on February 2, 2011 // 10 Comments
The January 2010 issue of SmartMoney magazine had a nice little article Target-Date Funds Retool -- Again about how those all-in-one Target Retirement funds that nearly all 401k plans have now are almost all increasing the percentage of stocks that … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 2, 2011
Extra 10% Bonus On Lowe’s Gift Cards $500 & Up
Posted on February 1, 2011 // 4 Comments
Lowe's has an upcoming promotion called their Tax Refund Card. Starting 2/8, if you buy a card with value of $500 to $4,000 - supposedly with your tax refund but they can't tell and don't care - then on 3/18 you'll get an additional 10% of the … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 23, 2012
Free 250 American Airlines Miles From Best Western
Posted on February 1, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Best Western is offering 250 free American Airlines miles if you (1) sign up for Best Western Rewards or are an existing member, (2) register for the promotion at this link (expired), and (3) set your earning preference to American Airlines miles … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 1, 2011
Chances of Getting Audited? IRS Audit Rates 2010
Posted on January 31, 2011 // 20 Comments
With doing our taxes properly on our minds, what are the chances we'll get caught if we don't? Well, there are several ways that the IRS can detect if your return is suspicious, especially if your inputs don't match up with their W-2 and 1099 … [Read the rest]
Last updated: January 30, 2011
Distribution of Law School Graduate Starting Salaries
Posted on January 27, 2011 // 32 Comments
During recessions, interest in graduate school rises as people lose their jobs or otherwise decide to go back to school for better prospects. Are you thinking about law school? I've thrown the idea around, as I think estate law would be a growth … [Read the rest]
Last updated: May 19, 2012
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