It's very hard to estimate exactly how much we'll have to save for retirement, as that would require knowing how much our investments will grow in the future. Even if we try to do long-term trends, this can be difficult. But Richard Ferri, author … [Read the rest]
Estimating Future Investment Returns: 30-Year Forecast
Posted on August 24, 2006 // 9 Comments
Last updated: May 19, 2012
Opening A Business Brokerage Account at Fidelity
Posted on August 24, 2006 // 8 Comments
Ever since starting my own small business, I've been on the look out for ways of holding cash in a business account but still earning a competitive interest rates. Now, if you are a sole proprietor, you can just use consumer savings accounts at … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 26, 2013
Get A CLUE! … Report … For Free.
Posted on August 22, 2006 // 20 Comments
If you would like to know what the insurance companies are saying about you behind your back, you definitely want to get a free copy of your CLUE report. Short for Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange, it's basically the insurance version of … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 19, 2015
How To Add A High-Yield Savings Account At Washington Mutual Bank
Posted on August 22, 2006 // 69 Comments
Washington Mutual quietly rolled out a new high-yield savings account bundled together with the WaMu Free Checking account. When you click on 'Start Now' you'll get both applications at once. You should then see this: It may not be the very … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 14, 2011
0% Balance Transfers Questions & Answers: 3rd Half
Posted on August 21, 2006 // 48 Comments
Here is the 3rd half of questions submitted to me. Yes, 3rd half. I thought I could finish last time, but some of the comments had 6 questions within one comment ;) Not a problem, just took another post. This should just about finish my series on … [Read the rest]
Last updated: September 24, 2011
Carnival of Investing
Posted on August 21, 2006 // Leave a Comment
This week's Carnival of Investing is up at Blueprint For Financial Prosperity. For everyone that has volunteered to host future carnivals, I apologize for not getting back to you all. I'm trying to make some alterations to the Carnival requirements … [Read the rest]
Last updated: June 26, 2012
Angie’s List – Free Local Reviews, Discounted Movie Tickets
Posted on August 21, 2006 // 6 Comments
Angie's List is a site that contains reviews of local housing contractors, as well as other services like auto mechanics and accountants. Looks like most larger metro areas are covered. It's usually $6 a month to get access, but right now it you can … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 21, 2006
0% Balance Transfers Questions & Answers: 2nd Half
Posted on August 20, 2006 // 5 Comments
Here is the 2nd half of questions submitted to me. 1st half is here. All are part of my series on How To Make Money From 0% APR Balance Transfers (index of all posts). And off we go: … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 22, 2006
FundAdvice.com and Portfolio Tweaking
Posted on August 20, 2006 // 8 Comments
Spent some time this weekend reading many of the articles at FundAdvice.com. The website is the educational arm of Merriman Capital Management, an investment management firm that is heavily into DFA funds. They promote no-load, asset-specific, … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
Work For A Big Company? Read a Review of Your 401(k) Plan
Posted on August 19, 2006 // 12 Comments
Do you work for a large government entity or corporation? Are you looking for an independent review of your company's 401k plan or maybe some investment suggestions? I just ran across 401khelp.com, which does just that for a large list of … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 29, 2014
Citibank Kills their 5% Dividend Card?
Posted on August 18, 2006 // 48 Comments
Alas, could it be true? I was alerted two days ago that you can no longer apply for the Citibank Dividend card which is one of my favorite rewards cards. If you try to apply, you get this: Changes are underway to the Citi Dividend Card, so we … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 18, 2006
Finding a Good Self-Employed Solo 401k Administrator
Posted on August 17, 2006 // 143 Comments
As I've mentioned in my SEP IRA versus Solo 401(k) comparison, the problem with the additional paperwork involved with a 401(k) is that you have to find an administrator that is willing to do it for you at minimal cost. Compare that with the … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 9, 2018
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