You may have heard that Stanford University is waiving tuition for students with families making less than $100,000 annually. If your family makes less than $60,000, room and board is waived as well. This is not chump change: Annual tuition for … [Read the rest]
Stanford Offers Free Tuition To Low and Middle-Income Families
February 22, 2008 By 21 Comments
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Random Travel Tip: Nabbing Free Luggage Carts
February 22, 2008 By 29 Comments
I've already shared my habit of trying to get bumped off of airline flights on purpose for the free tickets. I haven't been bumped recently, but here's another frugal travel quirk that most people don't seem to do... Sometimes even those us who … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 21, 2008
Mortgages: Monthly Payments vs. Loan Term Length
February 21, 2008 By 27 Comments
Here's a quick graph that I didn't include in my previous post on choosing between 15, 30, or 40-year mortgages... I've always felt that loan lengths were a bit arbitrary. Why did 15-year and 30-year loans become the industry standard? It'd be … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 21, 2008
$100 Bonus from Suze Orman and TD Ameritrade
February 20, 2008 By 68 Comments
While skimming my new Suze Orman eBook, I ran across her SaveYourself promotion that I blogged about almost a year ago, but is still going on for a little while longer. You can get a $100 bonus after one year (expired) if you open an account at … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
Do You Buy The Loss Damage Waiver For Rental Cars?
February 19, 2008 By 98 Comments
If you're like me, you don't rent cars very much outside of work. But when I do, I'm always of mixed emotion when it comes down to the inevitable question: Do you want to buy the Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)? It costs around $20/day, but it basically … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 19, 2008
Reader Question: Handling a Bank Error In My Favor?
February 18, 2008 By 130 Comments
Reader Kristina from Arizona has a problem. Well, some might not see it as a problem, but here it is: On December 7, 2007, I had $2,802.00 deposited into my business checking account at Wamu. A chunk of change I must say. I called the bank to … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 18, 2008
Retired At 40: How Much Is A Military Pension Worth?
February 17, 2008 By
A few weeks ago I was reading an article in Money magazine about a couple who retired at 40. While they do live frugally in relatively low-cost St. Louis, the primary reason they were able to retire is that they each served for 20 years in the … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 20, 2015
Weekend Project: Join A Free Online Photography Class
February 15, 2008 By 15 Comments
With the explosion of sites like Flickr, it seems like everyone is an amateur photography nut. I know I've talked about getting a SLR and taking a photography classes for oh... a decade?! Well, why not partake in a free online photography class … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 15, 2011
Missing 1099 Form? Why They’re Late From Zecco, Fidelity, Vanguard, and More
February 15, 2008 By 9 Comments
It's mid-February. Some of you early-birds may be wondering where some of your 1099s are by now. By law, they are usually required be sent out by January 31st. However, many brokerages have asked the IRS for a 30-day extension, and they have been … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 15, 2008
Stale Valentine’s Day Ideas!
February 14, 2008 By 6 Comments
I haven't picked up any other great tips since then, so here are my 5 Romantic Yet Money-Saving Ideas For Valentine’s Day that I posted last year. My wife and I both have long days tonight with work and all, so we're moving it to another day. … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 14, 2008
Big Bank Savings Account Promotions: KeepTheChange, Way2Save, and Savings For Success
February 14, 2008 By 37 Comments
Instead of simply giving us higher interest rates on savings account, it seems that the big banks are relying on gimmicks to spur account openings. Here are a few. Most involve some convoluted scheme, but they still include the potential for some … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
Free eBook: Women & Money by Suze Orman
February 13, 2008 By 19 Comments
Oprah had Suze Orman on her show today, and as part of it they are giving out a free download of her latest book Women & Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny. You can find more information and the download link on this page, but it's only … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 12, 2014
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