Got some projects that you do for extra cash? SideJobTrack is an online program that's designed specifically to help you manage such things. With it, you can send out estimates, track your costs, and invoice clients. I'm currently doing this stuff … [Read the rest]
Manage Your Side Jobs Online For Free
Posted on October 18, 2006 // 9 Comments
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Fill Out My Survey and Make My Money Blog Better!
Posted on October 17, 2006 // 20 Comments
I want to know more about you and what you think of my humble site. Please take 60 seconds of your time and fill out my Feedback Survey, because it will help me make this blog better for you. It's only 6 multiple choice and 3 short-answer … [Read the rest]
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How To Get Out Of A Cellphone Contract Early
Posted on October 16, 2006 // 49 Comments
WikiHow has a good article on How to Get out of a Cellular Service Contract. While most of the methods involve smooth-talking your way out of the contract, they do point out my favorite way to get out of a cellphone contract: Wait for them to change … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 17, 2006
Another Free Nano Offer For BofA Credit Card
Posted on October 16, 2006 // 23 Comments
Why oh why did the Cardinals run the last two plays? Arrggh! Anyhow, if you missed the last one, Bank of America is again offering an iPod Nano and $50 if you apply for their WorldPoints Platinum Plus card. You need to spend or make cash … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 27, 2011
Setting Up Buffer / Firewall Bank Accounts
Posted on October 16, 2006 // 21 Comments
Unless you've been under a rock for the last few years, you've gotten 124 PayPal phishing e-mails telling you that your account has been suspended, yada yada, gimme your login and password. New variations come out every day. I bet that more people … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 16, 2006
WaMu Free Checking and 4.00% APY Savings Account Review
Posted on October 15, 2006 // 211 Comments
Speaking of good local bank account combos, if you have Washington Mutual banks in your area, combining their Free Checking and their new 4.00% APY Savings account (updated rate 8/08, only available online) also makes a great option. You get the … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 14, 2011
Citibank Checking and E-Savings Account $100 Bonus
Posted on October 15, 2006 // 7 Comments
Citibank is offering a $100 bonus for opening both a Regular Checking and a 4.75% APY e-Savings account online with at least $5,000. Note that you will get a hard credit inquiry. This bonus is bit time-intensive (you have to wait for an entire … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 15, 2011
Trade Execution: Why It Matters, and Broker Comparison
Posted on October 14, 2006 // 5 Comments
The SEC has a nicely-written article about how your stock trades are actually executed, and how it may affect the price you buy or sell at. This stems from the fact that usually your broker has to send your order to a market maker to actually do the … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 24, 2012
Book Review: The Big Money – Seven Steps to Picking Great Stocks and Finding Financial Security
Posted on October 13, 2006 // 6 Comments
The Big Money by Frederick R. Kobrick, was also sent to me for review. It was good timing because I was looking for books on stockpicking to expand my reading horizons. One can only read so many books on the wonders of index funds before monotony … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 13, 2006
SumoLounge Omni and Otto Chair Review
Posted on October 12, 2006 // 9 Comments
I'm tired of reviewing stuffy bank products. How about some cool urban furniture instead? I was sent both a Fiery Red Omni and Otto Chair courtesy of Andrew of SumoLounge for review, and here it is! At first glance, it just seems like a bean bag … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 19, 2015
Scottrade Referral Swap List
Posted on October 12, 2006 // 4 Comments
People are still asking me for Scottrade referrals, but I'm not allowed to give them out anymore. Instead, I'm going to start a list of My Money Blog readers who already have accounts that are willing to give out referrals. If you are interested, … [Read the rest]
Last updated: May 27, 2012
10 Wacky Ways To Eat Cheap In College
Posted on October 12, 2006 // 23 Comments
As a counterpoint to outrageously expensive meals, how about some stupid, unethical, and somewhat scary stories about how I ate on the cheap while in school? Note that I don't do any of these anymore. (Unless left alone for more than a month, then … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 12, 2006
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