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Millionaire Next Door / Get-Rich-Quick Seminar Update

Posted on October 18, 2005 // 10 Comments

Here's an update from a reader who actually went to one of those Get-Rich-Quick seminars with Stanley Danko, The Millionaire Next Door co-author: Hey I just went to this in Portland, OR. It is worse than you think. There are 4 speakers selling … [Read the rest]

Last updated: August 5, 2006

I-Bonds: Buying in October vs. November (Part 2)

Posted on October 17, 2005 // 4 Comments

[Continued from Part 1.] Previously I went over the return that I could expect from buying I-type Savings Bonds at the end of October. While the numbers for buying in October are pretty much set, predicting the rates for buying in November will … [Read the rest]

Last updated: August 5, 2006

Some Updates

Posted on October 16, 2005 // Leave a Comment

Here are some updates on previous posts - Bank of America's Keep the Change program - Signed up at my branch successfully, haven't used it yet though, keep forgetting. How To Convert Your Paper Savings Bonds to Electronic Format - Mailed in my … [Read the rest]

Last updated: March 14, 2014

I-Bonds: Buying in October vs. November (Part 1)

Posted on October 15, 2005 // 5 Comments

Well, there goes another Saturday devoted to watching college football. Now back to the issue at hand - Should I buy I-Bonds now or later? I'm definitely buying some, since the higher rate, low risk, and 1-year minimum hold time matches my Mid-Term … [Read the rest]

Last updated: August 5, 2006

I Bonds Basics / Primer

Posted on October 15, 2005 // 1 Comment

For those that are unfamiliar with I-Bonds or just need a refresher, please check out my old post U.S. Savings Bonds: I-Bonds and EE-Bonds - Good investment?. Keep in mind that it was written 6 months ago, so "current" and "today" means March. … [Read the rest]

Last updated: October 9, 2011

Predicting The Upcoming New I-Bond Rates – Almost 7%!!

Posted on October 14, 2005 // 14 Comments

As promised last month in my How To Predict I-Bond Savings Bond Rates post, the CPI-U inflation data for September is out, and we can get busy predicting the new I-Bond rates that will be officially announced on November 1st, so we can make educated … [Read the rest]

Last updated: August 5, 2006

Free PDF Printer Driver – Always Save Offer Details!

Posted on October 13, 2005 // 5 Comments

If you apply to as many offers as I do, you can't afford the ink to print all those Terms and Conditions out. But it is really critical to save the details of everything you apply for, in case you need to fight for your money later. Companies … [Read the rest]

Last updated: March 13, 2014

Capital One 360 Changes Terms of $25 Bonus Promotion

Posted on October 13, 2005 // 9 Comments

In another brilliant move to lose potential customers, Capital One 360 has changed the terms of their $25 Opening Bonus to a minimum opening amount of $250. It's a bit sneaky, because they will let you to open with only $1, but you won't get the … [Read the rest]

Last updated: February 27, 2013

Starting an Online Business: Choosing a Storefront / Host

Posted on October 12, 2005 // 10 Comments

Lots of good ideas on my last post, thanks! Tonight I explored my options for hosting an online shop. Not exhaustive, but here are 3 main options. 1. Host it myself. I recently upgraded my Dreamhost account to their 'Code Monster' package, which … [Read the rest]

Last updated: April 29, 2014

Starting an Online Business: Brainstorming, Part 1 of ?

Posted on October 11, 2005 // 14 Comments

As I've become more adept at website stuff, I've often thought of a lot of little online home-based businesses to start. I think that it would be fun and educational to go through the hoops of getting the business licenses, organizing things, doing … [Read the rest]

Last updated: October 6, 2011

Easy Bank Bonuses: Virtually Double Your Money With No Risk

Posted on October 11, 2005 // 14 Comments

Sounds like an informercial, huh? I feel that I've gotten a lot of new readers who found out about my Emigrant Direct bonus, but don't forget there are many others for those that are new to the game: Capital One 360 Bonus: $1 now $250 to open, $50 … [Read the rest]

Last updated: December 29, 2014

Submissions for Carnival of Personal Finance

Posted on October 11, 2005 // Leave a Comment

I'm hosting the Carnival of Personal Finance next week. To submit an article, please either use this submission form, or just e-mail me. Entries are due by 5pm ET on Sunday 10/16. Please follow the submission guidelines posted here. Look forward to … [Read the rest]

Last updated: December 5, 2011
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