Consumer Reports has released updated results from their 2021 Car Owner Survey in the articles Who Makes the Most Reliable Cars?, 10 Most Reliable Cars, and 10 Least Reliable Cars. Most of it is now behind a paywall, but more info can be found in … [Read the rest]
Consumer Reports: Top 10 Most Reliable Car Brands 2021
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Last updated: December 1, 2021
Morningstar Safe Withdrawal Rate Report: 3.3% Base Rate + Ways To Increase It
November 30, 2021 By 3 Comments
Financial freedom seekers usually have a Number - the value at which their investments can support their spending indefinitely. This is directly linked to "safe withdrawal rates". For example a 4% safe withdrawal rate is a 25x multiplier - meaning … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 30, 2021
Giving Tuesday 2021: Matching Donations and Finding The Right Charity
November 29, 2021 By 4 Comments
Tuesday, November 30th is Giving Tuesday 2021, an international day about giving support through charities and nonprofits by donating money or volunteering your time. In case you aren't inundated with mailings already, this time of year is a big … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 30, 2021
Black Cyber Deals: Low-Hanging Fruit and Buy Now Pay Later Mind Tricks
November 28, 2021 By 6 Comments
I attempted a bit of a "digital vacation" this long weekend in order to maximize my feelings of thankfulness, but I couldn't help taking a peek at what was available in the "I was going to spend this money anyway" department. I'll try to keep this … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 30, 2021
AMC+ Black Friday Deal: $1.99/Mo with Annual Plan (70% Off)
November 25, 2021 By 1 Comment
The AMC+ streaming service is also running a Black Friday deal where you can pay $1.99/month if you buy the annual plan ($23.88 + tax). The standard monthly cost of AMC+ is $8.99 (plus tax). The standard price for the annual plan is $83.88, making … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 25, 2021
Chewy.com Autoship Discount
November 23, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Online pet store Chewy.com is offering 35% off your first Autoship order, which is similar to Amazon Subscribe & Save where you sign up for recurring shipments of pet food and/or treats in exchange for a ongoing discount. You can cancel at any … [Read the rest]
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Time Best Inventions of 2021: Easy 401k Rollovers, Optimize Home Remodels, AI Tutor, Kid Plane Bed
November 23, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Time magazine has announced their Best Inventions of 2021. In addition to offering a hopeful look at the future each year (which we can all use these days), I always find a few useful products and services that can save you money and/or effort as … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 23, 2021
Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) ETF Lineup Keeps Expanding
November 18, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Some investors like to break down their portfolio into several different asset and sub-asset classes. One long-standing example of the "slice-and-dice" is the "Ultimate Buy-and-Hold Portfolio" recommended by Paul Merriman (see pie chart; expanded … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 18, 2021
Mint Mobile Black Friday 2021: Buy 3 Get 3 + Free 12 Months w/ Phone Deal
November 17, 2021 By 5 Comments
Last month, I renewed my Mint Mobile cellular service for what was at least the third year. They have provided reliable service at a low cost, and I've consistently gotten more data at the same price. They use the T-Mobile GSM 4G LTE and 5G … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 17, 2021
Sam’s Club Black Friday: Disney Gift Card 10% Off (Up to $100 Savings)
November 17, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Sam's Club Black Friday page includes $50 off a $500 Disney gift card (limit 2). These are eGift cards, so you can buy them online starting midnight on Thursday, November 25th. If a member buys the limit, that works out to $100 off of $1,000 … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 18, 2021
Bank of America Preferred Rewards: New Tiers for $1M+ Assets
November 16, 2021 By 8 Comments
If you like maximizing your credit card rewards, you probably know that you can earn a base rewards rate of 2.6% cash back on ALL your credit card purchases and up to 5.2% cash back on the first $2,500 in combined grocery/wholesale club/gas purchases … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 17, 2021
Student Loans: File Waiver For Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
November 15, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Like many folks, I left college with a negative net worth due to $30,000 in student loans. After reading through several articles about changes in the Education Department regarding student loans, I think the overall takeaway is that if you've had … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 15, 2021
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