Microsoft's Live Search engine now has a cashback system - the idea is that you can compare products and prices using their search engine, and then buy through them and get cashback. This is similar to existing cashback portals like eBates ($10 … [Read the rest]
Microsoft Live CashBack Promotion: 70% Off Magazines and More
August 5, 2008 By 22 Comments
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August 2008 Financial Status / Net Worth Update
August 4, 2008 By 32 Comments
Credit Card Debt If you're a new reader, let me start out as usual by explaining the credit card debt. I'm actually taking money from 0% APR balance transfer offers and instead of spending it, I am placing it in high-yield savings accounts that … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 4, 2008
Finding Local and Affordable Items On My Bucket List
August 1, 2008 By 29 Comments
As a successful early retiree points out, sometimes it may not be simply money keeping you from accomplishing your dreams: Retirement forces you to stop thinking that it is your job that holds you back. For most people the depressing truth is that … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 1, 2008
WaMu Savings 3.75% APY: Should I Stay With A Struggling Bank?
July 31, 2008 By 58 Comments
While logging on to my WaMu account I noticed (as did reader Alvin) that the WaMu savings account* is now paying 3.75% APY as of 7/31. Some pages still say 3.30%, but my account details confirm the 3.75% APY. (Login and click on "About this … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
A Modest Proposal For Hopeful Stock and Fund Pickers
July 30, 2008 By 20 Comments
I believe in holding a diversified, low-cost, passive investment portfolio. However, at the same time there is so much financial hype out there that I understand the natural tendency of people (especially intelligent, hard-working, competitive … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
Marriage & Money Quiz by Money Magazine: Did We Pass?
July 28, 2008 By 8 Comments
Money magazine has an article this month about how many married folks don't know the details about their spouse's finances. In one study, half of the pairs questioned came up with completely different answers when asked to estimate their family's … [Read the rest]
Last updated: July 28, 2008
Update: Best Savings Account and CD Interest Rates, 4%+ APY
July 25, 2008 By 32 Comments
It seems that one small silver lining of these ongoing bank troubles is that well, banks need more money in order to keep afloat. This means they are more willing to pay us more $$$ for the privilege of holding onto ours. :) Even the big banks are … [Read the rest]
Last updated: May 16, 2018
Free Access to Entertainment Book Online Coupons
July 24, 2008 By 19 Comments
I'm usually not a big fan of paying for coupon books since I always forget to use them, but here is a way to get free access to Entertainment Book Online. Just visit this page, and enter the Access Code OPADINE08 (looks expired), or try OPADINE. … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 22, 2015
$10 Off at Amazon.com + Free Amazon Prime Trial
July 24, 2008 By 14 Comments
Right now you can get $10 off your next Amazon.com order when you sign up for a free 1-month trial of Amazon Prime. Amazon Prime gives you free 2-day shipping on any purchase with no minimum order, so you don't even need to get to $25 for the usual … [Read the rest]
Last updated: July 24, 2008
Better Example Against Double-Taxation Of 401(k) Loans
July 23, 2008 By 64 Comments
Okay, so I view my last post on 401k loans as a failure. I tried to use as little math as possible in explaining why 401k loans are not a bad idea due to the incorrect concept of "double taxation". Instead, I probably managed to confuse many of … [Read the rest]
Last updated: July 24, 2008
Double Taxation and the Real Reasons 401(k) Loans Are Bad
July 22, 2008 By 64 Comments
I have noticed an increasing amount of discussion regarding 401(k) loans. While almost all sources denounce this as a bad idea, I take issue with one of the supposed reasons why: double taxation. Suze Orman explains it her way: Suze says when … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
Another Free Schick Quattro Razor Sample
July 21, 2008 By 16 Comments
To get your free Schick Quattro Razor, visit ShaveRyanNyquist.com, click to Enter the site, and vote on which facial hair design you want him to have. When they ask you if you want a free razor sample as well, click on "Sure Man". If it tells you … [Read the rest]
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