DiscountMags.com is running their Black Friday Blowout Sale through Sunday 11/26. Nice time to either get some gifts or just lock-in cheap pricing for multiple years. Here are some sample magazine prices during the sale. Consumer Reports … [Read the rest]
Target Black Friday Promotions: 20% Off Coupon, 15% Off Sitewide
Posted on November 21, 2017 // Leave a Comment
Target has announced their Black Friday and Cyber Monday week promotions. Here are the more general deals and those that can be used on everyday purchases. Wednesday 11/22. REDcard holders always get 5% off, but on Wednesday 11/22 they will … [Read the rest]
Thanksgiving Reader: The Power of Gratitude
Posted on November 19, 2017 // 2 Comments
It's kind of sad when you hear the term "Black Friday Week" more often than Thanksgiving. I would like to interrupt the flow of deals to briefly connect personal finance and Thanksgiving in a different way. Seth Godin has put together something … [Read the rest]
Amazon Prime: Create Pet Profile, Get 20% Off Pet Food Order
Posted on November 19, 2017 // Leave a Comment
Amazon Prime members can get 20% off their next pet food and treats order (up to $20) after they create their first pet profile. It's free to create a profile and they include cats, dogs, horses, birds, fish, turtles, and more. You can also … [Read the rest]
Starbucks App: Load $20 w/ Chase Pay, Get Gold Status + 300 Bonus Stars
Posted on November 15, 2017 // 8 Comments
Starbucks and Chase Pay have a new promotion that gets you 300 bonus stars when you load $20+ via Chase Pay on the Starbucks app. Click the link for specific instructions for iOS or Android phones. Expires November 21st, 2017. Easy to sign up … [Read the rest]
ZOE XL2: Our Favorite Lightweight Double Stroller for Travel
Posted on November 13, 2017 // 6 Comments
If you have young children and like to travel, you likely appreciate a lightweight stroller that still retains those small-but-important features.* After trying out several different brands, our family favorite is the ZOE XL2 double stroller (see … [Read the rest]
IKEA In-Store Discount 2017: $25 off $150 Coupon
Posted on November 12, 2017 // 2 Comments
This weekend only, IKEA has a printable $25 off $150 coupon [pdf] that is valid through 4/22/18. The coupon states that you can also show it on your phone at checkout. Valid in US stores only. Here is selected fine print: Not valid on IKEA … [Read the rest]
Is Taking All Your Money Out of the Stock Market Ever A Good Idea?
Posted on November 8, 2017 // 19 Comments
If you enjoy financial success stories from people with modest incomes, check out the Time Money article I Took All My Money Out of the Stock Market and It Feels Amazing. Yes, the title is a bit clickbaity, but it's still worth a read. Rosalind … [Read the rest]
Groupon: Free 60-Day Kindle Unlimited Membership w/ Finance Book List
Posted on November 7, 2017 // 1 Comment
Groupon is offering a Free 60-Day membership to Kindle Unlimited. You must not have had been a KU subscriber within the last 12 months. A Kindle Unlimited (KU) subscription usually costs $9.99 a month and includes free access to a special library … [Read the rest]
Vanguard Interactive Ad: $1 Million Is Closer Than You Think
Posted on November 7, 2017 // 2 Comments
Vanguard has a new full-page interactive ad in the NY Times online with the heading $1 Million Is Closer Than You Think. This is one of those expensive ads that I feel ambivalent about as a investor-owner of Vanguard. I'd rather they rely on … [Read the rest]
Which Index Fund Companies Are Most Aligned With Individual Investors?
Posted on November 6, 2017 // 3 Comments
You've decided that low-cost index funds are the way to go. Which index fund company do you pick? Morningstar has a new research paper titled Partnering With Passive Fund Sponsors That Have Your Back: Successful investing hinges on putting … [Read the rest]
Amazon Assistant Browser Extension: $5 off $25 Promotion (Back Again For Some)
Posted on November 5, 2017 // 5 Comments
Promo is back, supposedly for new customers but may work if you uninstalled it previously. I was just able to do again myself for another easy five bucks. Amazon Assistant is a browser extension for most popular web browsers. I usually don't … [Read the rest]
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