Although I feel like they are a bit late to the party, a new site called Iggys House will allow people to list their properties on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for free in certain states. Currently 20 states are offered, with more to … [Read the rest]
Considering For Sale By Owner? Get Listed On The MLS For Free
Posted on March 24, 2007 // 17 Comments
Last updated: March 24, 2007
Cramer Admits To Manipulating Markets, Calls SEC Stupid
Posted on March 24, 2007 // 18 Comments
In an interview on the website TheStreet.com, Jim Cramer of Mad Money fame talks about how he and other hedge fund managers can manipulate stock prices for easy profit. Check out the video, it's very enlightening: Although this actually … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 24, 2007
Going To Vegas? Play The Games With The Best Odds!
Posted on March 23, 2007 // 41 Comments
I'm going to Vegas! I haven't been in several years, so I wanted to brush on my gambling knowledge. Of course we all know that the vast majority of games have what is called a "House Edge", which means that over the long run the casino will be … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 23, 2007
Create Your Own Pension With Immediate Annuities
Posted on March 22, 2007 // 20 Comments
People love pensions because of the security that they offer - a steady, guaranteed stream of income that you can't outlive. Another way to achieve this reliability is to buy an immediate annuity, also called an income annuity. It lets you convert … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 22, 2007
Why Pensions Are Soon To Be History
Posted on March 22, 2007 // 12 Comments
It's been a few years since the United Airlines debacle where they unloaded their pensions onto the government-created Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp, but the future of pensions are still a huge issue for many people. If you're interested in more … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 22, 2007
How Do You Account For Interest From Savings Bonds or Treasury Bills and Bonds On Your Tax Return Forms?
Posted on March 21, 2007 // 9 Comments
If you earned any interest from Treasury Bills or Savings Bonds last year, and are subject to local or state income taxes, be sure note it on your tax returns! Interest from federal debt obligations such as these are subject to federal tax, but not … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
Citibank Ultimate Savings Account – $50 Bonus
Posted on March 20, 2007 // 11 Comments
Citibank has a new online savings account called the Ultimate Savings account. (It's not the ultimate savings account.) It varies from their e-Savings Account noted in my online savings account comparison in the following ways: You don't need … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 15, 2011
Links About Saving, Debt, and Lending
Posted on March 20, 2007 // 4 Comments
NCN shares a list of things he actually does to save money. Maybe you can pick up a few ideas. If you are looking for more about online lending at Prosper, Lazy Man is starting his Prosper Week. He started by addressing some parts of my Prosper … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 25, 2015
$25 or $75 Bonus For Opening HSBC Checking Account
Posted on March 19, 2007 // 35 Comments
HSBC Bank is offering a $25 or $75 bonus for opening one of two types of checking accounts with them. This may be a good complement to their 6% HSBC Direct account (my opening review). Your two options: Interest Checking ($75 bonus) - To avoid … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 25, 2019
Are We Saving Too Much For Retirement?
Posted on March 19, 2007 // 22 Comments
One contrarian article deserves another. This one, courtesy of the New York Times is titled "Save Less and Still Retire With Enough". The main premise is that contrary to popular opinion, most of us are actually doing just fine money-wise. All … [Read the rest]
Last updated: May 19, 2012
My 401k to IRA Rollover Decision Process
Posted on March 18, 2007 // 11 Comments
A couple of people have asked me about rolling over their 401(k) plans into an IRA. I actually went through the decision process myself back in the middle of 2005, but that was 500 posts ago so nobody can find it anymore! Here they are: Part 1 … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
Washington Mutual Adds Some Fees… And Freebies Too
Posted on March 18, 2007 // 9 Comments
As of May 1, 2007, WaMu is rearranging their fee schedule slightly. American Express Traveler's Checks, ATM Mini-Statements, Money Orders, and Notary signatures will be free. However, it appears that using a non-WaMu ATM will now incur a $2 fee on … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 18, 2007
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