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“Tune Out the Noise”: A Film about Index Funds and Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA)

The film Tune Out the Noise is a documentary by Academy Award–winning director Errol Morris about the rise of academic finance, the computer analysis of market data, index funds, and the founding of Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA). It appears that … [Read the rest]

Callan Periodic Table of Investment Returns 2023 Year-End Update

Another year, another batch of bold predictions that are always based on recent past performance. The most common one this year is "Why not just own 100% US stocks? Why bother with international stocks? Why even bother with bonds?" Humility may … [Read the rest]

Robinhood IRA Transfer and 401k Rollover 3% Bonus Match (No Cap)

Robinhood Gold subscribers have the standard feature of a 3% match on all eligible annual IRA contributions. However, this bonus is somewhat limited as the annual IRA contribution limits are relatively low. 3% of $6,000 is $180, but Gold costs $60 … [Read the rest]

Best 0% APR Balance Transfer Credit Cards – Updated 2024

Looking to pay off any remaining credit card debt? 📈 Shopping around for the best balance transfer offer can save you thousands of dollars in interest. Below is a freshly updated list of the best 0% APR balance transfer offers. I try to … [Read the rest]

Consistently Investing $850 a Month x 10 Years = $160,000 (2014-2023)

Instead of only looking at year-to-date or last year's return numbers that are often quoted in the media, I always try to also take a longer-term perspective (especially on down years) by looking back over a longer period. How would a steady … [Read the rest]

World of Hyatt Business Card Review: 60,000 Bonus Points + $100 Annual Hyatt Statement Credits

The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card issued by Chase is the small business version of the consumer World of Hyatt credit card. Here are the highlights: 60,000 Bonus Hyatt Points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in your first 3 months … [Read the rest]

Big List of Free Consumer Data Reports 2024: Check Your Credit, Banking, Rental History, Insurance, and Employment Data

Updated for 2024. Since these are available every 12 months, it is a good idea to check these near or around the same time each year. A lot of companies make their money by collecting and selling data - your personal data. It can be critical to … [Read the rest]

Ally Bank Deposit Bonus: 0.50% of New Deposits, Up to $125 (New Customers via Referral Only)

Ally Bank is one of my favorite banks in terms of user interface, practical features, and reliability. They were my primary checking account for years. Unfortunately, their savings account rates have been lagging the top rates by about 1% recently. … [Read the rest]

Navy Federal Flagship Travel Rewards Credit Card: 35,000 Bonus Points, Year of Amazon Prime, 2X Points

The Navy Federal Visa Signature Flagship Rewards Credit Card has an updated offer. This is not the highest ever, but it's still higher than the "standard" offer. The rewards points are now directly redeemable for cash statement credits (not only … [Read the rest]

Upgrade Rewards Checking $200 Referral Bonus + 5.21% APY Savings

Upgrade has increased the bonus from $150 to a $200 bonus via referral link on their Rewards Checking Plus account (referred gets $50). Must set up direct deposits totaling at least $1,000 within 45 days. Note: This promo usually scheduled to end … [Read the rest]

$6,500 IRA Contribution Bonus Challenge: $5,444 in Bonuses (2023 Year End)

Final totals for 2023. Each year, I challenge myself to earn the equivalent of the maximum annual IRA contribution limit (up to $6,500 for 2023) using the profits from various finance promotions alone. In 2021, I reached $5,592 in bonuses. In … [Read the rest]

Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MasterCard Review: 65,000 Bonus Miles + Two Free Checked Bags

The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MasterCard is the official co-branded consumer card with perks like Hawaiian miles for purchases, a free checked bag, and companion ticket discounts. Right now there is a special link offering more miles with a … [Read the rest]