Update 12/26/12: Now good until the end of 2013. :) Are you still looking for a home phone solution that's cheaper than a landline? A new startup called Obihai has started making ATA VoIP boxes that are actually easy to set up. You buy their … [Read the rest]
Will Housing Prices Track Inflation Over The Long Run?
Posted on May 1, 2012 // 10 Comments
The Calculated Risk blog has shared an updated graph of inflation-adjusted housing prices through 2011, based on Prof. Shiller's data. Mr. McBride also digs a little deeper and argues that because Shiller changed up the data series he was … [Read the rest]
Why Mutual Fund Fees Are Important But Often Ignored + More Vanguard Fee Savings
Posted on April 30, 2012 // 10 Comments
I am often reminded when talking with friends and coworkers that most people don't understand the important of low fees when it comes to investing. The Vanguard blog had a recent post exploring why a 1% expense ratio is much more significant than … [Read the rest]
Earn 750 United MileagePlus Miles For Joining MyPoints.
Posted on April 29, 2012 // 7 Comments
Just received this e-mail, does not appear to be targeted. Earn 750 bonus MileagePlus miles when you sign up for MyPoints at their link and keep your membership active for 30 days. MyPoints is a program where you get points for reading … [Read the rest]
Amazon Instant Video Free $3 Credit with Twitter Link
Posted on April 28, 2012 // 1 Comment
Amazon is giving away a $3 credit towards Amazon Instant Video purchases if you connect your Amazon and Twitter accounts. Amazon will make you follow them @amazonvideo and tweet a message about the promo. It kind of worried me giving so much … [Read the rest]
Link Digest: Mixing Work & Passion, Invest in Memories, Stable Value Fund Warning, and More
Posted on April 27, 2012 // 4 Comments
Here are some more links worthy of sharing: The Overjustification Effect A smorgasbord of behavioral psychology that questions the idea that there is nothing better in the world than getting paid to do what you love. This is a very complicated … [Read the rest]
Creating Retirement Income Only From Dividends and Interest?
Posted on April 25, 2012 // 15 Comments
What happens when you finally want to live off of your portfolio? Most withdrawal methods call for a combination of spending dividends and selling shares to cover the rest. But what if you wanted to live only off of dividends from your stocks and … [Read the rest]
Financial Status Bar & Goal Updates
Posted on April 23, 2012 // 30 Comments
This updated post explains my ratio-based method of tracking our financial progress towards early retirement (as shown by the status indicator on the top right of every blog page). Cash Reserves / Emergency Fund Our goal is to always have a full … [Read the rest]
Blockbuster Express Kiosk Promo Codes – Free DVD Rentals
Posted on April 20, 2012 // 15 Comments
Updated with new codes. Below is an easy way to get free promo codes good for a free $3 off coupon on DVD rentals at all Blockbuster Express kiosks. Their rental price structure has changed to $1 to $3 a day depending on how new the movie is, so … [Read the rest]
Dilbert Teaches You About Investing
Posted on April 19, 2012 // 4 Comments
The Dilbert comic often dispenses good investing advice, but sometimes it's either so spot on or so subtle that I think it's worth repeating to makes sure everyone gets the lesson behind the joke. Perils of market timing explained: … [Read the rest]
Link Digest: Paying For Status, Nutella Class Action, Social Security Planning, Being Your Own Bank, and More
Posted on April 18, 2012 // 11 Comments
The Perils of Paying for Status An article in Scientific American magazine about our desire to feel powerful and achieve social status affects our decision-making. If you're feeling insecure, you're more likely to overpay for products and/or buy … [Read the rest]
Savings I-Bonds March/April 2012 New Rate Prediction: 2.21%
Posted on April 17, 2012 // 19 Comments
New inflation numbers for March 2012 were announced on April 13th, so it's time for the usual semi-annual update and rate predictions. New Inflation Rate September 2011 CPI-U was 226.889. March 2012 CPI-U was 229.392, for a semi-annual … [Read the rest]
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