I received a notice that EverBank is making a few changes to some of their more popular accounts as of June 1, 2009. Below is a summary. FreeNet Checking The Everbank FreeNet Checking account is their high-yield checking account with ATM … [Read the rest]
EverBank Changes Fees On FreeNet Checking and Yield Pledge Savings Accounts, Makes ATM Rebates Automatic
May 19, 2009 By 9 Comments
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Mini-Recession Gardening: Growing Our Own Herbs
May 15, 2009 By 25 Comments
During World War II, victory gardens were small gardens in civilian homes started in order to support the war effort. Now it looks like the new term is "recession gardens", as people try to reduce costs and increase their green factor. So many … [Read the rest]
Last updated: June 26, 2012
Costco Membership Certificates – Free Chicken, Coffee, Photo Prints, & More
May 14, 2009 By 34 Comments
Update: Costco is no longer allowing me to sell these certificates. Sorry! See Is Costco Executive Membership worth it? … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 30, 2010
Free Chocolate Bar Fridays From Mars
May 14, 2009 By 3 Comments
Every Friday until 9/25/09 starting at 9am ET, Mars is giving out 250,000 coupons for a free candy bar at RealChocolate.com. Also, an additional 250,000 coupons will be made available tomorrow, May 15th. Includes M&Ms, Snickers, Twix, Dove Bar, 3 … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 5, 2011
LendingClub: My P2P Loan Portfolio Update (+Bonus)
May 13, 2009 By 49 Comments
I've been meaning to post some smaller updates about my ongoing experiences with person-to-person lending at LendingClub, but I decided to wait and roll them up into one larger post. Current Portfolio I now have a total of 32 active loans with … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 19, 2012
Terminix Inspection and Protection Plan For Termites: Worth It?
May 12, 2009 By 106 Comments
Another one of my new joys of home ownership is having to worry about termites eating my house from the inside out. Munch munch munch! The previous owners were signed up for something called the Terminix Inspection and Protection Plan, and the … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
FedEx Shipping Discount Code: Up to 30% Off Overnight + Permanent Discount
May 12, 2009 By 4 Comments
I received a snail-mail postcard that advertised up to 30% off certain FedEx Express shipping services, and 10% off FedEx Ground until May 31st, 2009. After that, you'll still get either 16% or 8% off eligible services. Seems like a potentially … [Read the rest]
Last updated: May 12, 2009
Forever Stamps Not A Good Investment, Will Never Outpace Inflation
May 9, 2009 By 30 Comments
Postage rates will rise on Monday, May 11th. For example, a first-class stamp will become 44 cents, up from 42 cents. For some reason my Costco keeps reminding me of this, promoting the fact that they are selling a pack of 100 Forever stamps at a … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 5, 2011
The Onion: Outsourcing Your Own Job Overseas
May 8, 2009 By 22 Comments
How about some Friday afternoon humor: I love the scene with a bunch of speakerphones in an empty conference room talking to each other. With the growing popularity of virtual personal assistants from sites like GetFriday, I bet this is … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
How To Redeem ThankYou Points For Student Loan Checks, Mortgage Payments, or Expedia Travel Credit
May 7, 2009 By 9 Comments
Since I can now get 5x ThankYou points on restaurants and Amazon.com purchases from my Citi Forward® Card, I have been looking into the best way to maximize my redemption value. The goal is to get as close to making the 5x points equate to 5% cash … [Read the rest]
Last updated: January 10, 2013
Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund: 0.09% ER, $100 To Start
May 7, 2009 By 7 Comments
Brokerage firm Schwab lowered the annual expense ratios on many of its in-house mutual funds this week. For example, the Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund (SWPPX), which used to have an expense ratio of 0.36%, now has an expense ratio of 0.09%. That's … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 12, 2014
Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan Referral Promotion Code: Free $25
May 6, 2009 By 1 Comment
This is a friendly reminder that you can still get a $25 head start to your child's college fund if you open a 529 account with the Ohio CollegeAdvantage plan and fund with $25 of your own. Not only is the free money nice, but this is actually a … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 15, 2011
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