Key Bank is encouraging people to designate a SaveDay, where "you take what you would have spent.. and don't." The idea is to cut out optional purchases on one day of the week, and instead save it. It's a nice idea. Here's the commercial: I … [Read the rest]
SaveDay: One Day A Week Of No Spending?
February 14, 2007 By 14 Comments
Last updated: February 14, 2007
Wells Fargo Lowers Requirements for Free Stock Trades
February 13, 2007 By 43 Comments
Wells Fargo is now offering 100 free online trades per year if you have $25,000 in brokerage equity, loan balances, or deposits with them (down from $250,000). This seems to be in direct response to Bank of America's Free Trade program, which … [Read the rest]
Last updated: January 5, 2016
Instant Business Idea: Sell Seasonal Gift Baskets From Your Driveway
February 12, 2007 By 11 Comments
There's always a lot of interest for home-based businesses with flexible hours. (Why wouldn't there be?) Here's one unique example that I drove past today on a busy local street: In case you can't make out the sign, it says "Valentine's … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 12, 2007
Do You Make A Six Figure Salary? Share Your Story.
February 11, 2007 By 459 Comments
Even though the $100,000+ salary club gets less exclusive each year with inflation, it is still considered by many to be a sign of success. According to reports, only about 5% of workers nationwide make six figures. Although it is by no means … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 20, 2020
5 Romantic Yet Money-Saving Ideas For Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2007 By 20 Comments
I'm no Casanova by any stretch of the imagination, but I have managed to navigate and survive my share of Valentine's Days so far. Some were extravagant, some were very simple, but they were all great. Here are five tips from my own experiences, … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 8, 2017
Etrade Bank Complete Savings $25 Opening Bonus
February 10, 2007 By 21 Comments
ETrade is offering a $25 bonus for opening a Complete Savings account with at least $1. It is currently paying 5.05% APY with no minimum balance and no account fees. For more information, see my E-Trade Bank Complete Savings Feature Review. … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 23, 2012
World’s Assets By Geographic Area
February 9, 2007 By 7 Comments
Ever wonder how the world's liquid, investable assets are currently broken down by geographic area? This is based on market capitalization as calculated by the MSCI Global Capital Markets Index. The United States by itself is approximately … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 15, 2011
My Favorite Business Rewards Credit Cards
February 9, 2007 By 23 Comments
I've written about my favorite rewards cards already, but someone asked about my favorite business cards. On top of the extra rewards, I like these because they can also help you track and separate your business expenses. Remember, individuals can … [Read the rest]
Last updated: January 31, 2014
PayPal Promotion: $15 Off Any $30 Purchase
February 8, 2007 By 33 Comments
PayPal is offering a $15 rebate on any single purchase of $30 or more between February 8 and March 31. Valid anywhere PayPal is accepted in the U.S. and Canada, including eBay. You must register your primary e-mail here first. I always buy my … [Read the rest]
Last updated: December 12, 2011
Fidelity MyPlan: Should Good Savers Invest Less Aggressively?
February 8, 2007 By 25 Comments
Fidelity has a new tool called the myPlan retirement calculator. It's very soothing and is only 5 questions long, why not give it a whirl? What I like about it is that it doesn't just deal with average numbers. People like to use round numbers … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 8, 2007
Free 24 Minutes of Skype for Chinese New Year
February 8, 2007 By 3 Comments
Right now Skype is giving out 24 free minutes of calling in celebration of Chinese New Year. Yes, it's only worth 50 cents. But I'd pick up two quarters off the street any day. Kung Hei Fat Choi! … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 16, 2011
February 2007 Investment Portfolio Snapshot
February 7, 2007 By 25 Comments
It's time for another bi-monthly update on my investment portfolio. Retirement Portfolio Fund $ % FSTMX - Fidelity Total Stock Market Index Fund $11,212 15% VIVAX - Vanguard [Large-Cap] Value … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
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