Capital One 360 apologized for shutting my site down without warning or cause via e-mail today: Jon, I’d like to apologize for our recent actions regarding your website. Customer security is our number one priority, and it is not something that we … [Read the rest]
Unemployment Rates vs. Level of Education
March 25, 2010 By 21 Comments
I ran into a friend today that has been unemployed for a while. He seemed pretty beaten down, and doesn't even really seem to be trying anymore. "1 out of every 10 people can't find a job." Almost like that stat made it okay. Well, it does … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 9, 2017
Free Knife Sharpening at Sur la Table
March 25, 2010 By 7 Comments
Through April 30, you can bring up to 2 knives per person to Sur la Table and have them sharpened for free. A good way to keep quality knives for a long time, as I hear those sharpening steels often aren't enough. You may need to leave them there … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 10, 2013
Capital One 360 Accuses Me Of Phishing, Shuts My Site Down, Then Apologizes… Kind Of
March 24, 2010 By 46 Comments
MyMoneyBlog.com was unceremoniously shut down this morning by Capital One 360 and RSA Security when they sent a long, scary e-mail to my web hosting provider accusing me of phishing. The page, now still removed just in case, involved Capital One … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 26, 2013
Changing 401k Contribution Rates During Year, Catch-Up Contributions
March 24, 2010 By 3 Comments
401k company matches are great ways to boost your retirement savings, but sometimes you have to be careful in order to capture it all. My wife's company offers a 3% match, but only up to 3% of whatever you contributed that pay period. What if you … [Read the rest]
Last updated: January 26, 2012
Net Worth & Goals Update – March 2010
March 22, 2010 By 18 Comments
Lack of Recent Updates Up until last December, I had done regular monthly updates of our net worth for five consecutive years. However, recent personal events made me much less interested in detailed, analytic planning towards early retirement. As a … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 8, 2017
Sharebuilder – 5 Free Real-Time Market Trades
March 22, 2010 By 9 Comments
Here's a another Sharebuilder promotion, which will give existing customers 5 free real-time market trades. (New customers should grab their free $50 sign-up bonus with code 50WCFA first and then come back). Log into your account, click on the … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 1, 2015
Free Book Download: Elements of Investing
March 19, 2010 By 27 Comments
Vanguard is offering a free PDF download of the recently published book Elements of Investing by Malkiel and Ellis. It looks like it might have been meant for Flagship members, but is currently open to everyone. From the Amazon reviews and table … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 25, 2019
Federal Family and Medical Leave Act: Know Your Rights
March 18, 2010 By 20 Comments
Dealing with a serious illness in the family is a very stressful event. I did not really understand the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) until recently, and I think everyone should be familiar with it. This law helps ensure that no … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 18, 2010
Entrepreneur Group Interview: Etsy.com Shop Sellers
March 17, 2010 By 16 Comments
A couple weeks ago, I was looking to interview a reader who sells on the handmade online marketplace, Etsy.com. I was surprised to get over 30 inquiries, and so I made up a short questionnaire to help better understand what it's like to sell goods … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
Sprint Cellular Discounts for Credit Union Members
March 15, 2010 By 41 Comments
I was browsing my local credit union's website when I saw a banner for discounts on Sprint discount service at CUsaver.com. It advertises: 10-15% off wireless plans Waived activation and upgrade fees You can view the discounted plans and … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 19, 2015
Free Equifax Credit Score Card
March 11, 2010 By 10 Comments
Don't get too excited. Equifax is offering a free "Credit Score Card", which in reality just gives you a range of what your credit score is. And the score is from their "Equifax Risk Score" system, not a FICO score. (You can still get 30% off a … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 15, 2011
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