Many of us are so busy running around that we forget to take advantage of all the benefits that we are paying for. Or maybe it's just me. On my health plan, I am covered for an eye exam and a certain allowance for contact lenses or glasses once … [Read the rest]
Don’t Forget To Take Advantage Of All Your Benefits
Posted on November 17, 2006 // 4 Comments
Last updated: February 9, 2017
Some More Reminders
Posted on November 17, 2006 // Leave a Comment
My list of free budgeting software has more than doubled since I first posted it, and I've discovered a lot of quality software that I need to explore further. Who knew there were so many free alternatives for those looking to manage their … [Read the rest]
Last updated: January 12, 2016
Thanksgiving Giveaway (Free Stuff!) Reminder
Posted on November 17, 2006 // Leave a Comment
This is just a friendly reminder that my free Thanksgiving Giveaway is going to end on Tuesday, so if you haven't entered now is a good time. The response has been great, with over 400 entries so far! Since I underestimated the number of entrants, … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 17, 2006
Make A Financial Goal Today. (Plus An Experiment)
Posted on November 16, 2006 // 172 Comments
So here I am, 4am in the morning, and trying to think of something interesting/inspiring/useful to say about money. So here it is. If you haven't already, you should set yourself a 6-month financial goal. Maybe it's "I will pay off my credit card … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 16, 2006
E-Trade Bank Max Rate Savings Account Review: 3.30% APY
Posted on November 15, 2006 // 23 Comments
Another no-fees no-minimums online savings account has arrived. This time it's E-Trade Bank with the Max-Rate Savings Account. After looking around, here are what I see as the pros and cons of this account as compared to other online … [Read the rest]
Last updated: January 16, 2016
First-Time Home buyers, IRA Withdrawals, and Penalties
Posted on November 14, 2006 // 16 Comments
The IRS allows first-time home buyers to take money out of IRAs before age 59½ without penalty. Although I don't like the idea of taking money out of retirement accounts in order to pay for a house, I still would like to know what my options … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 22, 2015
Big List of Free Budgeting Tools and Software
Posted on November 13, 2006 // 60 Comments
More than a month ago, I wrote a post about tracking your spending for a month. I tried to think of the best way to budget, but I don't think there is anything that works for everyone. Everyone knows about MS Money and Quicken, so instead I've … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 8, 2017
To My Patient Bloglines Readers
Posted on November 12, 2006 // 8 Comments
Another feedback from my readers using Bloglines is that entries keep popping up as unread. My apologies, that is definitely annoying. (I don't use Bloglines myself.) It is mostly due to my obsessive need to re-edit my posts for spelling or … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 12, 2006
A Decade Of Net Worth History Revealed
Posted on November 12, 2006 // 19 Comments
A voyeuristic blow-by-blow after the jump... … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 14, 2006
Potential $100 in Gas Rebates For Citi Credit Protector Trial
Posted on November 11, 2006 // 17 Comments
I've written about those $15 checks that credit card issuers send you to try out their overpriced credit "protection" programs, so when I ran across this offer from Citibank for $100 in free gas rebate coupons for enrolling in a free 30-day trial, I … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 22, 2015
Free and Cheap Tips for Saving Energy This Winter
Posted on November 11, 2006 // 8 Comments
In addition to the Home Energy Analysis tool previously posted, here are some more no-cost and low-cost tips for saving energy from the Alliance to Save Energy. I've highlighted the ones that I personally should follow up on before it gets really … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 15, 2011
Weekly Peek Into My Del.icio.us Bookmarks
Posted on November 10, 2006 // 2 Comments
Okay, the old geezer that is I has finally opened up a Del.icio.us account. Here's what I've been reading this week: What?s the Difference Between ?Fee-Based? and ?Fee-Only"? at AllFinancialMatters - If you're paying someone else to handle your … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 8, 2017
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