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]
WaMu Savings 3.75% APY: Should I Stay With A Struggling Bank?
Posted on July 31, 2008 // 58 Comments
Last updated: August 9, 2018
A Modest Proposal For Hopeful Stock and Fund Pickers
Posted on July 30, 2008 // 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?
Posted on July 28, 2008 // 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
Posted on July 25, 2008 // 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
Posted on July 24, 2008 // 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
Posted on July 24, 2008 // 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
Posted on July 23, 2008 // 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
Posted on July 22, 2008 // 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
Posted on July 21, 2008 // 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]
Last updated: October 15, 2011
Entrepreneur Interview: Dan of SuperiorTitanium.com
Posted on July 21, 2008 // 23 Comments
A few months ago, Dan of SuperiorTitanium.com approached me about advertising rates for his website selling titanium money clips. Although money clips are somewhat financially related, I thought it would be an even better fit to do an interview … [Read the rest]
Last updated: July 21, 2008
Wanted: Loyal Reader With VirtualBank Account
Posted on July 21, 2008 // 11 Comments
I am currently out of VirtualBank referrals to give out to people. (Both referrer and referrer get $20 if you open an account.) As such, I am looking for a loyal and participating reader of My Money Blog to give out their referrals and make some easy … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 26, 2013
Links: Dark Knight Edition
Posted on July 21, 2008 // 9 Comments
Saw Batman today (the free movie tickets worked!). I'm not much of a graphic novel guy, but it turned out to be one of the best movies I've seen all year. Side thought: Is it really impressive that a movie broke a box-office revenue record when even … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
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