Online broker OptionsXpress is offering new customers a $100 bonus if they open an account with at least $500 and make 3 trades. You can also transfer in at least $500 of securities from another broker. Stock trades cost $14.95 if you makes less … [Read the rest]
Capital One 360 Business Savings Reference Code: $100 Bonus
February 6, 2010 By 2 Comments
Capital One 360 has an business version of their popular online savings account, called 360 Savings for Business. It has no minimum balance requirements and no maintenance fees, while currently paying 1.05% APY. As with their personal account, you'll … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 27, 2013
Chase Business Checking Coupon: $100 Bonus
February 6, 2010 By 13 Comments
Chase has an online coupon for a $100 cash bonus for people opening a new Chase Free Business Checking account with a least $500. Offers expires 3/15/10. Thanks to reader Tom. Selected fine print below: Offer valid 2/1/10- 3/15/10. To qualify … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
Selling Back Really Old Textbooks Online
February 4, 2010 By 29 Comments
In the process of trying to minimize junk, I sold off some pretty old textbooks this week. It's been over ten years since I first bought any of these books, and the last time I used them was probably about 7 years ago. I had saved them initially … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 4, 2010
Fidelity Offers Free Commissions on iShares ETFs, Make Your Own Free Portfolio
February 2, 2010 By 19 Comments
In addition to their new $7.95 per trade price structure, Fidelity is also waiving commissions completely for 25 iShares ETFs. This appears to be a partnership where iShares partially compensates Fidelity themselves for promoting their … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 14, 2013
Fidelity Drops Trade Commission Price to $7.95
February 2, 2010 By 2 Comments
Fidelity announced today that starting February 3rd, 2010, the price of all online equity trades through their brokerage would cost $7.95, with no limit on the number of shares. Previously, the commissions ranged from $8 to $19.95 per trade depending … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 8, 2017
Chase Sapphire Really Has No Phone Tree or Hold Times
February 1, 2010 By 18 Comments
I applied for the Chase Sapphire Card primarily - okay, solely - for the $100 sign-up bonus. But when I called with a question about how to redeem, I was actually startled that a human being picked on the second ring. No phone tree to navigate, no … [Read the rest]
Last updated: January 5, 2016
iPhone App Giveaway: Compound Interest Calculator
February 1, 2010 By
A company contacted me to see if I wanted six free coupon codes for their compound interest calculator iPhone app. It seemed like a win-win, they get publicity and readers get some free stuff. Also, I could actually try it out since I have an … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 9, 2010
Costco Promotion Code: Free Coupons with New Membership
February 1, 2010 By 5 Comments
If you're considering starting a new Costco membership, you should buy it through this special offer page. This looks to be the same program I sold certificates for in the past through a marketing vendor, but now Costco sells them directly. … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 1, 2010
Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund (FBIDX): Trying To Beat The Benchmark?
January 28, 2010 By 22 Comments
Since I am expanding my portfolio to beyond just IRAs and 401ks, I will need to move my more tax-inefficient investments like bonds into those tax-deferred accounts. This way, I'll put more of my stocks in a plain taxable account which is taxed at … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
24 Hour Fitness Promo: $0 Initiation Fee and $29.99/Month
January 27, 2010 By 14 Comments
24 Hour Fitness has some promotions right now for those interested. You can get $0 Initiation Fee and $29.99 Monthly Dues on All-Club Sport Memberships. Expires 1/31/10. Offer not valid in Reno, Northern CA, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and other … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
“Fear the Boom and Bust”: Hayek vs. Keynes Economics Rap
January 27, 2010 By 19 Comments
Ever heard the term "Keynesian economics" and wanted to learn more? Here's a new rap video that explores the competing theories from the Austrian business cycles of Friedrich von Hayek and the interventionist theories of John Maynard Keynes. Yes, … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
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