At the airport right now on our way back. Even though Spain in general was not a cheap destination, the frugal traveler will always try to get the best bang for the buck. Since people love to eat out there, there were many affordable meals to be … [Read the rest]
Eat Well For Less While Traveling In Spain
November 25, 2008 By 13 Comments
Last updated: November 25, 2008
EverBank Yield Pledge Money Market / FreeNet Checking Review, Part 1: Application Process
November 23, 2008 By 26 Comments
My wife recently applied for an EverBank Yield Pledge Money Market account for their introductory rate. Everbank also “pledges” to stay amongst the top 5% of competitive banks, and I have seen that rate has indeed stayed competitive to other online … [Read the rest]
Last updated: July 25, 2013
Free Dr. Pepper Coupon on Sunday 11/23
November 22, 2008 By 22 Comments
I don't quite know why Dr. Pepper cares about Guns and Roses, but... Beginning Sunday at 12:01 a.m., coupons for a free 20-ounce soda will be available for 24 hours on Dr Pepper's Web site. They'll be honored until Feb. 28. Via AP Article, … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 15, 2011
S&P 500 at 750: Thoughts From A Market Timer
November 21, 2008 By 35 Comments
I knew I shouldn't have turned on CNN in the hotel. I go away for a week and it's 1997 again! I don't feel like posting any more articles from the "buy-and-holders", although I remain one. So how about some commentary from John Hussman, whose … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 23, 2008
Entrepreneur Interview: Maury of PennyPortrait.com
November 18, 2008 By 17 Comments
Today, I wanted to share an interview involving a unique website business thought up, constructed by, and maintained primarily by just one person. Maury is a long-time MMB reader and e-mailed me recently about his new venture - PennyPortrait.com. … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 9, 2017
Free $25 FXCM Micro Currency Trading Account
November 17, 2008 By 25 Comments
You can apparently get a free currency trading with $25 in it when you sign up for this CNBC Portfolio Challenge, with no upfront money required from you. At first I thought it was play money but they even have a requirement before you can cash … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 15, 2011
Vanguard’s New Self-Employed 401(k) Plan – Roth Option Included
November 16, 2008 By 22 Comments
Vanguard has recently announced the details of their Individual 401(k) plan - otherwise known as Solo 401k or Self-Employed 401k. Although you can't apply yet it seems, many of us passive investors have been waiting for Vanguard to offer this for a … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 25, 2015
CA Residents: $50 Gift Card For ScholarShare 529 Plan
November 15, 2008 By 8 Comments
Here is another 529 account bonus, but only open to California residents. If you open a California ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan today and sign up for automatic investing of at least $50 per month on the account, and you'll receive a $50 … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 15, 2008
$25 Referral Bonus: Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan
November 14, 2008 By 14 Comments
The Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 Savings Plan is currently offering a $25 refer-a-friend bonus if you open an account and deposit at least $25 by December 15, 2008. You can be a resident of any state, and there are no application or annual fees. Is … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
Call Your Credit and ATM Card Issuers Before Traveling Internationally
November 14, 2008 By 35 Comments
I just finished calling all of the issuers for the credit and ATM cards that I plan on using internationally - Capital One, Citibank, WaMu, and Bank of America - in order to avoid my cards being frozen due to fraud concerns. I remember doing this … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 6, 2009
Good Time To Hedge Against Higher Gasoline Prices?
November 13, 2008 By 30 Comments
I just filled up my tank for the least amount of money in a long time. When I first wrote about hedging against rising oil costs, the national average was $3.70/gal and headed towards $4/gal. Now it's around $2.15. Remember when we were all … [Read the rest]
Last updated: December 29, 2014
Ask The Readers: Skype As Replacement Phone Service?
November 12, 2008 By 54 Comments
A reader wrote in about using Skype as a replacement phone service. This was good timing because I also wanted to ask about using Skype internationally. Skype While Traveling Internationally? I'm preparing for my trip to Spain, and have the … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 2, 2017
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