There were some great comments on the NY Times buy vs. rent article, and many of them echo my own sentiments. Buying versus renting a house is a very individual decision. I do agree that the point of the article is that due to people's differing … [Read the rest]
More Thoughts On Buying Vs. Renting Calculations
April 14, 2007 By 15 Comments
Last updated: April 14, 2007
Where Are All My 1099 Forms?
April 13, 2007 By 8 Comments
Here I am, trying to start on my taxes but wondering why only half of my clients sent me a 1099-MISC this year! It turns out that businesses do not have to send a 1099-MISC to corporations no matter how much money they paid them. My business is an … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 13, 2007
New York Times Weighs In On Buying Vs. Renting A Home
April 12, 2007 By 14 Comments
I am still "away from the office", but here is a very interesting New York Times article about buying versus renting a house I wanted to share - A Word of Advice During a Housing Slump: Rent. I'll add more commentary after I fly back tomorrow, … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 4, 2008
Free Phone Numbers That Should Be In Every Cell Phone
April 11, 2007 By 28 Comments
Here are some free and useful phone numbers that I am always glad are in my cell phone. 1-800-FREE-411 - Free 411 Directory assistance. Why pay 99 cents a call? They can even text message you the phone number of the business you're looking … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
Better Alternatives To Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs)
April 10, 2007 By 9 Comments
Dividend Reinvestment Plans, or DRIPs, are programs that allow individuals to buy stock directly from the company, with dividends from the stock being automatically reinvested into more shares. Here are some popular companies that have DRIPs and … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 9, 2017
Are You Moving Forward?
April 10, 2007 By 16 Comments
I'm going to my very first funeral today. It's actually a very strange experience for me. I'm still too young to have much wisdom, but one thing I realize more and more is that life is a marathon and not a sprint. There is so much you can … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 10, 2007
April 2007 Investment Portfolio Snapshot
April 8, 2007 By 18 Comments
It's time for another bi-monthly update on my investment portfolio. Retirement Portfolio Fund $ % FSTMX - Fidelity Total Stock Market Index Fund $12,599 17% VIVAX - Vanguard [Large-Cap] Value … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
Emigrant Direct Signup Bonus Update – February Payouts
April 8, 2007 By 2 Comments
Payouts for my Emigrant Direct Referral Bonus went out over the last two weeks for those that either sent me their Form #2's or Claim Form A's in February. Please let me know if there are any questions. Emigrant Direct offers an online savings … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 19, 2012
Google Now Lets You Search Real Estate Listings
April 7, 2007 By 13 Comments
You can now use the search engine to find homes for sale, rent, or even those in foreclosure. To try it yourself, just type in "Portland real estate" or "Home for sale in Chicago" into Google. You'll see something like this: Which then leads … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 24, 2011
Six Key Principles of Saving for Retirement
April 6, 2007 By 10 Comments
Ben Stein has an good read on Yahoo Finance about what he terms the Six Key Principles of Saving for Retirement. Although I agree with all six main ideas, I question some of the specific numbers. Here are some excerpts and my comments: 1. How … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
Wowio iPod Shuffle Arrived Today
April 6, 2007 By 17 Comments
In case anyone was wondering if the Wowio Free iPod Shuffle promotion was legit, FedEx just delivered this to my door: Please don't ask for referrals in the comments. It's a free and useful service, bring it up tonight to your friends when … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 6, 2007
About Traditional and Roth IRAs, And Why They Rock
April 6, 2007 By 38 Comments
If you are waiting until the last second to fund your 2006 IRA, you're probably not alone. Maybe you are still confused about choosing between a Roth or a Traditional IRA. Here's an interesting fact: If you assume that your tax rates will be the … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 8, 2007
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