(I've been sitting on this post for a while, debating whether I wanted to deal with the comment moderation that will inevitably follow. Oh well, gotta stir things up a little bit now and then. ;) Just don't take this too seriously.) If you have … [Read the rest]
PineCone Paid Survey Link Open Again
Posted on April 17, 2009 // 8 Comments
Just a quick post to say that PineCone Research is accepting new members again for their paid survey panel. It seemed to die right after I posted it last time. Thanks Jan. Other legit survey sites in my experience are SurveySavvy, InboxDollars, … [Read the rest]
eBay: Berkshire Hathaway 2009 Annual Meeting Tickets for $5
Posted on April 16, 2009 // 10 Comments
Kind of short notice, but as I mentioned before in my Pilgrimage to Warren Buffett’s Omaha book review, Berkshire Hathaway is now selling tickets to their 2009 annual meeting directly on eBay. You get two tickets for only $5 in Buy It Now format, … [Read the rest]
Business Mastercard Easy Savings: Get 5% Back on USPS Online Postage, Dunkin Donuts, & More
Posted on April 16, 2009 // 11 Comments
MasterCard has an automatic rebate program called Easy Savings that works with "a MasterCard small business or select middle market card issued in the United States, from a participating bank." This includes certain business debit Mastercards. You … [Read the rest]
Savings I-Bonds Update: New Inflation (err… Deflation) Rate Announced
Posted on April 15, 2009 // 20 Comments
New inflation numbers for March 2009 were announced today, so it's time for the usual semi-annual update: New Inflation Rate September 2008 CPI-U was 218.783. March 2009 CPI-U was 212.709, for a semi-annual decrease of 2.78%. Using this … [Read the rest]
A Quick & Dirty Plan To Reach Financial Freedom
Posted on April 13, 2009 // 42 Comments
Despite the current financial funk, I still desire financial freedom. The general idea is simple; I need to generate enough income from my assets to pay for my expenses. Here is how I've been framing the problem in my mind recently. I'm 30 now, … [Read the rest]
Free Song Downloads at Amazon MP3
Posted on April 13, 2009 // 1 Comment
Here is a link that lists all of the free song downloads on Amazon MP3. Sort by category on the left sidebar. You're not going to find the latest Kanye West song there, but take a look and try some out. … [Read the rest]
Free 60-Day Membership to BJ’s Wholesale Club
Posted on April 13, 2009 // 2 Comments
If you visit (expired) and print out the coupon, you can get a free 60-day trial membership to BJ's Wholesale Club. There appears to be no surcharge as they say you get "full member benefits". BJ's also has a 100% satisfaction guarantee on their … [Read the rest]
Opened Rewards Checking and Mega Money Market Savings Accounts at Evantage Bank
Posted on April 8, 2009 // 43 Comments
I haven't been much of a interest rate-chaser recently, and it feels like it's been a while since I've opened up a new bank account. For one, I already have a lot of my cash tied up in CDs and I-Bonds. Also, most of my recent cashflow has been … [Read the rest]
April 2009 Financial Status / Net Worth Update
Posted on April 7, 2009 // 33 Comments
Finally a bit of green! Credit Card Debt For newer readers, don't worry. In the past, I have been taking money from credit cards at 0% APR and immediately placing it into high-yield savings accounts or similar safe investments that earn 5% … [Read the rest]
2009 Q1 Investment Portfolio Update – April 6th, 2009
Posted on April 6, 2009 // 16 Comments
Retirement Portfolio Actual Target Asset Class / Fund % % Broad US Stock Market 32.2% 34% VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund DISFX - Diversified Stock Index Institutional Fund* FSEMX - … [Read the rest]
Zecco April Fools’ Day Error Aftermath
Posted on April 6, 2009 // 8 Comments
Apparently my post on the million dollar account balances at Zecco Trading got picked up by The Consumerist over the weekend, but the tone was changed with the inflammatory title "Worst April Fools' Day Joke Ever: Zecco Pretends To Give Away … [Read the rest]
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