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]
Etrade Bank Complete Savings $25 Opening Bonus
Posted on February 10, 2007 // 21 Comments
Last updated: February 23, 2012
World’s Assets By Geographic Area
Posted on February 9, 2007 // 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
Posted on February 9, 2007 // 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
Posted on February 8, 2007 // 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?
Posted on February 8, 2007 // 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
Posted on February 8, 2007 // 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
Posted on February 7, 2007 // 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
4 More Ways To Get A Free Credit Report
Posted on February 5, 2007 // 39 Comments
I think the media in general has been pretty successful about promoting AnnualCreditReport.com, the official government-mandated source of free credit reports. I checked all mine last March. But what happens when it hasn't been 12 months yet but … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
Emigrant Direct Signup Bonus Update – December Payouts
Posted on February 5, 2007 // 2 Comments
Bonuses for my Emigrant Direct Signup Promotion went out today for those that sent me their final form in December. Emigrant Direct offers a savings account paying 5.05% APY with no minimum balance. If you're interested, be sure to get another … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 19, 2012
February 2007 Financial Status / Net Worth Update
Posted on February 5, 2007 // 22 Comments
About My Credit Card Debt Newer readers may be alarmed by my high levels of credit card debt. In short, I'm borrowing money for free and keeping it in safe investments while earning me interest. Along with other things, this helps me earn extra … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
Our Savings Rate Is (Still) Negative: Should We Worry?
Posted on February 4, 2007 // 27 Comments
A few days ago, the US Department of Commerce released1 that the nation's savings rate for 2006 was negative 1%. This means as a whole we spent more than we earned after-taxes, again. (It was also negative for 2005). Much is being made about how … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 10, 2013
Free Samples From Wal-Mart
Posted on February 3, 2007 // 2 Comments
Manufacturers often give away free samples of their new products that will soon be on Wal-mart shelves. Even if you don't shop there, you can sign up for those free samples here. Currently available: - Dove shampoo for color-treated hair - … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 22, 2015
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