New inflation numbers for March 2009 were announced today, so it's time for the usual semi-annual update: New Inflation Rate September 2008 CPI-U was 218.783. March 2009 CPI-U was 212.709, for a semi-annual decrease of 2.78%. Using this … [Read the rest]
Savings I-Bonds Update: New Inflation (err… Deflation) Rate Announced
Posted on April 15, 2009 // 20 Comments
Last updated: April 15, 2009
A Quick & Dirty Plan To Reach Financial Freedom
Posted on April 13, 2009 // 42 Comments
Despite the current financial funk, I still desire financial freedom. The general idea is simple; I need to generate enough income from my assets to pay for my expenses. Here is how I've been framing the problem in my mind recently. I'm 30 now, … [Read the rest]
Last updated: May 19, 2012
Free Song Downloads at Amazon MP3
Posted on April 13, 2009 // 1 Comment
Here is a link that lists all of the free song downloads on Amazon MP3. Sort by category on the left sidebar. You're not going to find the latest Kanye West song there, but take a look and try some out. … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 31, 2012
Free 60-Day Membership to BJ’s Wholesale Club
Posted on April 13, 2009 // 2 Comments
If you visit (expired) and print out the coupon, you can get a free 60-day trial membership to BJ's Wholesale Club. There appears to be no surcharge as they say you get "full member benefits". BJ's also has a 100% satisfaction guarantee on their … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 5, 2011
Opened Rewards Checking and Mega Money Market Savings Accounts at Evantage Bank
Posted on April 8, 2009 // 43 Comments
I haven't been much of a interest rate-chaser recently, and it feels like it's been a while since I've opened up a new bank account. For one, I already have a lot of my cash tied up in CDs and I-Bonds. Also, most of my recent cashflow has been … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 11, 2018
April 2009 Financial Status / Net Worth Update
Posted on April 7, 2009 // 33 Comments
Finally a bit of green! Credit Card Debt For newer readers, don't worry. In the past, I have been taking money from credit cards at 0% APR and immediately placing it into high-yield savings accounts or similar safe investments that earn 5% … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 13, 2016
2009 Q1 Investment Portfolio Update – April 6th, 2009
Posted on April 6, 2009 // 16 Comments
Retirement Portfolio Actual Target Asset Class / Fund % % Broad US Stock Market 32.2% 34% VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund DISFX - Diversified Stock Index Institutional Fund* FSEMX - … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 6, 2009
Zecco April Fools’ Day Error Aftermath
Posted on April 6, 2009 // 8 Comments
Apparently my post on the million dollar account balances at Zecco Trading got picked up by The Consumerist over the weekend, but the tone was changed with the inflammatory title "Worst April Fools' Day Joke Ever: Zecco Pretends To Give Away … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 24, 2012
Free Experian PLUS Credit Score From American Express
Posted on April 6, 2009 // 14 Comments
American Express is temporarily offering a peek at your Experian PLUS credit score. This is Experian's own proprietary credit score, but is the best you can get from Experian since you can no longer get your FICO Score based on your Experian credit … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 6, 2009
Gift Code for Free Insurance Kit + Will & Trust Kit From SuzeOrman.com
Posted on April 6, 2009 // 5 Comments
Suze Orman is giving away her stuff again! Insurance Kit I'm not 100% sure of what all this kit provides you, but it appears to be some sort of questionnaire which helps determine your insurance needs. I'll try it out myself shortly. From the … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 10, 2012
RecycleBank: A Rewards Program For Recycling
Posted on April 3, 2009 // 12 Comments
We are surrounded by rewards programs. I have a club card to shop at the Safeway grocery store, where I can buy some soda with "Coke Rewards" points, and I can also earn United frequent flier miles based on my total purchase amount. Finally, I pay … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 3, 2009
Frugal Recession Links: Food, Travel, and Healthcare
Posted on April 3, 2009 // 7 Comments
Here are some more potentially money-saving links: Walgreens Offers Free Limited Healthcare For Unemployed The Take Care Recovery Plan is an offer for free healthcare services at Walgreens Take Care Clinics throughout the remainder of 2009 for … [Read the rest]
Last updated: December 29, 2014
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