Like many people, I like reading personal finance magazines and subscribe to many of them. But you have to remember that in order to sell magazines, they also have to give people what they want, even if it isn't sound advice. A great example of … [Read the rest]
Money Magazine Can’t Time The Market, But Doesn’t Give Up
August 19, 2007 By 8 Comments
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Stock Markets Got You Stressed? Here’s A Calming Chart For You
August 16, 2007 By 19 Comments
I don't do market predictions, but I wanted to keep some things in perspective. In the most recent edition of A Random Walk Down Wall Street, there is an updated version of a chart which I have used before to show how important time horizon is to … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 16, 2007
Are The Markets Especially Volatile This Year?
August 16, 2007 By 26 Comments
Although it may feel like the markets are just bouncing around like crazy this year, Vanguard shares some data that shows that the markets are actually performing in line with history. A common definition of volatile day is one where the market … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 16, 2007
Model Portfolio #8: Ben Stein and Your Money
August 15, 2007 By 8 Comments
Next up is a model portfolio by actor and personal finance columnist Ben Stein. I have read and reviewed two books he wrote with Phil DeMuth - Yes, You Can Still Retire Comfortably! and Yes, You Can Time The Market!. I actually ran across this … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 16, 2007
Model Portfolio #7: Unconventional Success by David Swensen
August 15, 2007 By 19 Comments
This model portfolio is taken from Unconventional Success by David Swensen. As mentioned before, Swensen is not a personal financial advisor, but is a respected institutional money manager who currently runs the Yale Endowment. In his book for … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 15, 2007
How Do I Compare The Interest Rates and Yields Between Money Market Funds and Savings Accounts?
August 13, 2007 By 25 Comments
An alternative to high-yield bank savings accounts are money market funds held in brokerage accounts. Although both money market funds and savings accounts can change their interest rates paid at any time, comparing their actual returns can be … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 14, 2007
A Maxed Out Roth IRA = $11 a Day
August 13, 2007 By 31 Comments
$10 here, $25 there. What's the point of doing all these little things? For the most part, I look at grabbing freebies and bonuses as a hobby. Sure, there are a million different ways to make more money, and on a pure hourly-return basis it may … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 14, 2007
Deadline For Transferring 403(b) Plans Approaching
August 13, 2007 By 1 Comment
I've been reading up more on 403(b) plans since my wife is getting one. Although similar to a 401(k) in many ways, there are some important differences. Did you know that if you are unhappy with your administrator, you may be able to transfer it to … [Read the rest]
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Sign-up Bonus: Free $5 From TextPayMe
August 12, 2007 By 51 Comments
The new service TextPayMe allows you to send money via your cell phone. Right now, if you sign up and confirm your cell phone takes text messages, you get $5. They seem to be legit, with a mention at CNN/Business 2.0. I just signed up, and got the $5 … [Read the rest]
Last updated: January 28, 2013
Housing Bubble Talk: The Real Estate Cycle Is Moving Along Nicely
August 11, 2007 By 27 Comments
I couldn't help but catch some of the news coverage about this week's continuing fallout from subprime loans, the resulting stock market wobbles, and the overall tightening of the credit market. CNBC's ratings must be through the roof. Then tonight … [Read the rest]
Last updated: January 29, 2012
Got A Camera And Some Free Time? Work For Google!
August 10, 2007 By 16 Comments
In an effort to gather even more information for Google Maps and to promote advertising on it, Google is offering now work (as an independent contractor) under the role of Google Business Referral Representative: As a Google Business Referral … [Read the rest]
Last updated: May 29, 2014
Make Money From Credit Cards: 0% Balance Transfer Profit Calculator Tool
August 9, 2007 By 65 Comments
My series of articles on How To Make "Free" Money From 0% APR Balance Transfers has been very popular and many readers have also jumped in. Despite the risks, I'm still happily earning some money from the credit card companies for a change, and … [Read the rest]
Last updated: May 21, 2008
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