Recently, my friend Yogin told me about a website called Farecast.com. It's actually been around for a while now but somehow I've missed it... so maybe you have as well. There's basically two parts to the website that are unique. Let's say I'm … [Read the rest]
Farecast: Interesting Airfare Price Prediction and Insurance Tool
June 11, 2007 By 16 Comments
Last updated: February 9, 2017
Compilation of Frugal Mattress Shopping Tips + Our New Better-Than-Heavenly Bed
June 10, 2007 By
First, I just want to say thanks for all the great and helpful comments on my post on trying to find a new mattress. I read every single comment, used many of them, and have purchased a new mattress! But before going into that I wanted to do a … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
Finding Health Insurance Options For Young Adults
June 8, 2007 By 26 Comments
Several people have asked me for some tips on how to find health insurance. I didn't mean to scare anyone, but if my intense pain reminds someone to get insurance, at least something good came out of it! I did do some searching myself last year - the … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
My Very First Emergency Room Visit
June 8, 2007 By 72 Comments
This week was filled with wonderful firsts. I had: my first time cowering for an hour in the fetal position, my first emergency room visit, my first morphine shot, my first CT scan, ...and my very first kidney stone!! Ironically, … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
Zecco Now Has No Minimum Balance: How To Buy The World For Just $319
June 7, 2007 By 25 Comments
It appears that Zecco brokerage has now removed their minimum opening requirements, on top of their 40 free trades a month. I'm guessing this means you can start trading with any amount of money, which is nice because you can try them out with … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 24, 2012
CNBC’s The Millionaire Inside: Battle Of The Get-Rich Guru Soundbites
June 7, 2007 By 27 Comments
Is it just me, or is CNBC TV becoming the financial network for those with 18-second attention spans? (Not that I'm not in their target audience!) Last night, I happened to catch their new series called The Millionaire Inside, which is supposed to … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 22, 2015
Should I Invest In Everbank’s Foreign Currency CDs?
June 5, 2007 By 51 Comments
While we're on the topic of international banks, US-based Everbank does offer FDIC-Insured Certificates of Deposit denominated in various world currencies: The three that stand out in interest rate perspective are the Icelandic krona, the New … [Read the rest]
Last updated: July 11, 2011
Millennium Bank: Perhaps Not A Scam, But Not Safe Either
June 5, 2007 By 239 Comments
You have seen via Google Ads on my or other financial sites advertising 8% CD rates from Millennium Bank. Wow, sounds great! But given the internet age, when you see "bank", it could be from any corner of the world. The terms "certificate of … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
June 2007 Financial Status / Net Worth Update
June 4, 2007 By 29 Comments
About My Credit Card Debt As usual, let me prevent any scathing e-mails by first explaining my high levels of credit card debt. In short, I'm borrowing money for free and keeping it in safe investments while earning me 5-6% interest. Along with … [Read the rest]
Last updated: June 4, 2007
Future FICO Scores Won’t Consider Authorized Users
June 3, 2007 By 37 Comments
I had written previously about renting out your credit score, which takes advantage of a loophole in the credit score formula and allows people with poor credit scores to pay others with excellent credit so as to be added as an authorized user. This … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 15, 2011
Random Thrift Store Shopping Discoveries
June 3, 2007 By 20 Comments
I mentioned before that we were involved in a volunteer trip to Haiti, and part of it simply involved donating a bunch of unwanted clothing. We also went to a bunch of different Salvation Army's and Goodwills to find some additional cheap clothing … [Read the rest]
Last updated: June 3, 2007
GrandCentral: Free Local Number, Rings Any Phone, Lots Of Features
June 2, 2007 By 39 Comments
Tired of juggling multiple phone numbers? Or just need an extra one? You should check out GrandCentral Beta, which offers all kinds of new tricks with phone calls by utilizing VoIP and the internet. First and foremost, they offer you a free local … [Read the rest]
Last updated: July 11, 2014
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