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My Money Guide: A New Project

Posted on November 26, 2006 // 5 Comments

A few publishers used to ask me for book proposals on my views on money management, but have stopped bothering since it is quite apparent that I just don't have the time or discipline to do such a feat. Instead, a new ongoing project for this blog … [Read the rest]

Last updated: December 20, 2006

My Money Blog Thanksgiving Giveaway Winners!

Posted on November 26, 2006 // 3 Comments

First all, thanks for everyone who participated in my Thanksgiving Giveaway. I think it was a huge success, and I was overwhelmed by the response. As for my weekend, my family was in town and despite all my anti-consumerism ramblings we did a fair … [Read the rest]

Last updated: August 9, 2018

Discover’s Holiday Promotion Has A $100 Loophole

Posted on November 26, 2006 // 41 Comments

As part of the Discover Mall Holiday promotion, they are offering $20 for each $200 spent. However, there was no mention of what would happen if you returned the items after you "spent" the money. Since credit card companies are usually masters of … [Read the rest]

Last updated: November 27, 2006

Is Costco Executive Membership Worth It?

Posted on November 25, 2006 // 277 Comments

We are currently Costco Gold members, the standard level. We joined because you know you're getting a fair price (if not necessarily the best) on great variety of products, the customer service is great, and you gotta love their food court. So after … [Read the rest]

Last updated: April 9, 2014

True Cost of Holiday Shopping Calculator

Posted on November 23, 2006 // 22 Comments

Can you hear that sound? Sleigh bells a-jingling? Carol singers? No, it's credit cards a-swiping as part of what is now officially BUY BUY BUY season. Here's a psychological trick that I use to temper my "self-gifting" urges. It's based on the … [Read the rest]

Last updated: November 29, 2012

Sunrocket VoIP – 2 Years for $199, No Code Required

Posted on November 21, 2006 // 13 Comments

Today (11/21) only, SunRocket is offering 2 years for $199. This "special" seems to come around every other month or so. I've been using SunRocket instead of a landline for over a year now now and I remain very satisfied for the price - check out my … [Read the rest]

Last updated: October 27, 2011

For Those Not Sleeping Through Black Friday

Posted on November 20, 2006 // 3 Comments

The Consumerist has a great before-you-go checklist for everyone who's all hyped up for Black Friday shopping. Have fun and try not to get shot while in line. I'll be rooting for you while under the covers. My family is in town, so it looks like … [Read the rest]

Last updated: August 19, 2012

Index Mutual Funds or Index ETFs: Which Is Better?

Posted on November 19, 2006 // 9 Comments

Ever since exchange-traded funds became popular, many index fund investors have taken notice. Should we try to take advantage of the often-lower expense ratios? Can we overcome the commissions from trading? For example, both of these track the … [Read the rest]

Last updated: August 9, 2018

Marriage and Money: My Wife And I

Posted on November 18, 2006 // 17 Comments

Sprinkled throughout my ramblings are various mentions of my wife, mostly in passing. Because of these, I may have given a skewed perception of her as some stereotypical one-dimensional woman that doesn't like math or shops all day. That's my fault. … [Read the rest]

Last updated: November 18, 2006

$100 and 5,000 Bonus Points Received From American Express

Posted on November 17, 2006 // 22 Comments

Update: The below promotion is now expired. The New Business Gold Rewards Card® from American Express OPEN now offers 3X points on airfare, 2X points on advertising, gas, and shipping and 1X point on everything else. The annual fee for this card is … [Read the rest]

Last updated: January 31, 2012

Welcome US News and World Report Readers

Posted on November 17, 2006 // 4 Comments

Thanks for taking a peek at my detailed journal of our personal path to early retirement. You can see exactly how far along I am with the chart on the top right (We are in our late 20s). Here I reveal my current net worth, and write daily about … [Read the rest]

Last updated: November 17, 2006

BzzAgent – Get Your Own Free Stuff To Review

Posted on November 17, 2006 // 14 Comments

One of the perks of this blog is that publishers send me free books to review (which I then give away). While that may be nice, I still wish I was a successful gadget-blogger. They get free electronics to review! Anyways, the whole point of this … [Read the rest]

Last updated: November 17, 2006