MyMoneyBlog.com was unceremoniously shut down this morning by Capital One 360 and RSA Security when they sent a long, scary e-mail to my web hosting provider accusing me of phishing. The page, now still removed just in case, involved Capital One … [Read the rest]
Capital One 360 Accuses Me Of Phishing, Shuts My Site Down, Then Apologizes… Kind Of
Posted on March 24, 2010 // 46 Comments
Changing 401k Contribution Rates During Year, Catch-Up Contributions
Posted on March 24, 2010 // 3 Comments
401k company matches are great ways to boost your retirement savings, but sometimes you have to be careful in order to capture it all. My wife's company offers a 3% match, but only up to 3% of whatever you contributed that pay period. What if you … [Read the rest]
Net Worth & Goals Update – March 2010
Posted on March 22, 2010 // 18 Comments
Lack of Recent Updates Up until last December, I had done regular monthly updates of our net worth for five consecutive years. However, recent personal events made me much less interested in detailed, analytic planning towards early retirement. As a … [Read the rest]
Sharebuilder – 5 Free Real-Time Market Trades
Posted on March 22, 2010 // 9 Comments
Here's a another Sharebuilder promotion, which will give existing customers 5 free real-time market trades. (New customers should grab their free $50 sign-up bonus with code 50WCFA first and then come back). Log into your account, click on the … [Read the rest]
Free Book Download: Elements of Investing
Posted on March 19, 2010 // 27 Comments
Vanguard is offering a free PDF download of the recently published book Elements of Investing by Malkiel and Ellis. It looks like it might have been meant for Flagship members, but is currently open to everyone. From the Amazon reviews and table … [Read the rest]
Federal Family and Medical Leave Act: Know Your Rights
Posted on March 18, 2010 // 20 Comments
Dealing with a serious illness in the family is a very stressful event. I did not really understand the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) until recently, and I think everyone should be familiar with it. This law helps ensure that no … [Read the rest]
Entrepreneur Group Interview: Etsy.com Shop Sellers
Posted on March 17, 2010 // 16 Comments
A couple weeks ago, I was looking to interview a reader who sells on the handmade online marketplace, Etsy.com. I was surprised to get over 30 inquiries, and so I made up a short questionnaire to help better understand what it's like to sell goods … [Read the rest]
Sprint Cellular Discounts for Credit Union Members
Posted on March 15, 2010 // 41 Comments
I was browsing my local credit union's website when I saw a banner for discounts on Sprint discount service at CUsaver.com. It advertises: 10-15% off wireless plans Waived activation and upgrade fees You can view the discounted plans and … [Read the rest]
Free Equifax Credit Score Card
Posted on March 11, 2010 // 10 Comments
Don't get too excited. Equifax is offering a free "Credit Score Card", which in reality just gives you a range of what your credit score is. And the score is from their "Equifax Risk Score" system, not a FICO score. (You can still get 30% off a … [Read the rest]
New PineCone Research Application Link (Paid Surveys)
Posted on March 11, 2010 // 4 Comments
Here is an updated application link at Pinecone Research, which is again accepting new members. (May expire at any time, so apply now if you're interested!) Looks open to all, but only one person per household can sign up. Link via Realm of … [Read the rest]
PSA: Monoprice.com Possibly Hacked; Credit Card Data Stolen?
Posted on March 11, 2010 // 24 Comments
Although relatively new, Monoprice.com has quickly become a very popular place to buy cheap but high quality audio/video cables and adapters online. I recommended shopping there if you're trying to connect your laptop to your TV (and maybe drop … [Read the rest]
E-File Your Federal Tax Return Extension For Free
Posted on March 10, 2010 // 7 Comments
April 15th is only a month away, and you haven't started your taxes yet. Time to file an extension! The IRS automatically grants a 6-month extension to anyone who asks. Asking a search engine will often direct you towards websites like FileLater.com … [Read the rest]
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