One of the recurring themes of personal finance is that while the concepts are often simple, execution can be quite difficult. A couple of excellent posts from Mr. Money Mustache and The Military Guide (both also mention the Early Retirement … [Read the rest]
I've read parts of The Big Short by Michael Lewis before, but finally re-read the entire thing over the weekend. If you are unfamiliar with this bestseller, it tells the story of the housing bubble through the viewpoint of investors who saw the … [Read the rest]
Updated with current price quotes for 2012! Now, I always love every gift card that I get... ;) but what if you're trying to simplify your life and wanted to convert your Overpriced.com gift card to good ole' fungible cash? Well, the … [Read the rest]
When looking at your investment returns, it's important to calculate your return after the impact of taxes and expenses (management fees, commissions, bid/ask spreads). That number is what you really end up with, but it's never shown on any … [Read the rest]
The Treasury announced today 1/4 that the annual purchase limit for electronic U.S. savings bonds bought at TreasuryDirect is now $10,000 per series, per person. I'm not sure why they waited so long to decide this, given that it's been six months … [Read the rest]
While poking around doing research on municipal bond funds, I ran across this 2010 Marketwatch article about the personal portfolio of Jack Bogle, founder of Vanguard. The 81-year-old Bogle said that for his personal portfolio he follows an … [Read the rest]
Looking for some financial improvements in the New Year? Why not get rid or lower a monthly expense that you don't need? Do the yard yourself - it's good exercise too! Sell that extra car (and the insurance payment with it)? Or trim that … [Read the rest]
I've been waiting for some good graphics about the performance of various asset classes for 2011. Got any? I'd try and make one myself, but I'm exhausted from year-end festivities. Below is one from Scotty Barber of Reuters (click to … [Read the rest]
Daily deals site KGBDeals has a national deal of 4 Fandango.com movie tickets for $24. Each ticket has a maximum value of $12 (total $48). Deal is scheduled to run through the New Year's weekend, over 7,000 sold so far. If you use eBates ($10 … [Read the rest]
Update: Here are some good investment books that you can get for free or cheap with this discount code. Check out the top-selling Kindle e-textbooks for ideas, but I like The Ivy Portfolio and the classic Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits. … [Read the rest]
On December 29th, Verizon Wireless announced via official press release that "Starting January 15, a new $2 payment convenience fee will be instituted for customers who make single bill payments online or by telephone." A day later, on December … [Read the rest]
Despite the Treasury's obvious dislike for the small investor, Series I Savings Bonds still offer a relatively good interest rate. As of January 1st, 2012, you will no longer be able to buy paper savings bonds other than a small window using your … [Read the rest]
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