In a recent issue of Money magazine, Walter Updegrave shared the results of a recent survey by insurer Northwestern Mutual and health education company LLuminari. It showed that people who perform financial planning tend to feel happier than those … [Read the rest]
New $50 Signup Bonus For TradeKing Brokerage
Posted on October 2, 2008 // 21 Comments
Online stock brokerage firm TradeKing has a new $50 sign-up bonus for new accounts. To qualify, you must open with at least $2,500, make one trade, and not take it out for 6 months. There is no referral required, just be sure you see the $50 … [Read the rest]
Bought Some More 5% APY Bank CDs From WaMu/Chase
Posted on October 1, 2008 // 27 Comments
I went ahead today and bought some more of the 12-month CD at 5% APY from Washington Mutual/Chase. Here's why: Reason #1: Chase agreed to honor WaMu CD rates From the official FDIC WaMu takeover page: 6. Will I continue to earn interest at the … [Read the rest]
Free FICO Credit Score From Equifax (No Trial)
Posted on October 1, 2008 // 56 Comments
Equifax is currently running a campaign that is giving out your FICO credit score for free (expired) based on your Equifax credit report. There is no credit card or free trial subscription required, so you don't have to cancel anything. Only … [Read the rest]
Good Time To Check Your Risk Tolerance Again?
Posted on September 30, 2008 // 23 Comments
I should really stop looking at CNN.com and CNBC.com, but nobody will stop talking about it so here I am talking about it too. Moo. :) If you watch your portfolio closely and are feeling nervous and/or scared, then perhaps this is a good time to … [Read the rest]
Another Free Schick Razor Sample (Men’s)
Posted on September 30, 2008 // 9 Comments
About as straightforward as it gets: SchickSamples.com. Thanks YP, I missed this one. … [Read the rest]
Free Schick Intuition Razor Giveaway
Posted on September 29, 2008 // 7 Comments
Here is another offer for a free Schick Intuition Plus razor (now expired), targeted at the ladies (though I don't see why a guy can't use it). First 70,000, so enter today. Via SD. We've gotten one of these free before, and Mrs. MMB reports … [Read the rest]
When Markets Collide: Book Review, Model Asset Allocation
Posted on September 29, 2008 // 13 Comments
The last book I reviewed was Financial Armageddon. Then I saw the title of this book: When Markets Collide. I almost stopped right there, as I was not at all in the mood for yet more doomsday talk. However, I saw that the author, Mohamed … [Read the rest]
Where Does Money Really Come From?
Posted on September 26, 2008 // 30 Comments
Given current events, it might be good idea for the average citizen to better understand our modern banking system. Reader Rick submitted this following video by Paul Grignon which tries to explains things in an accessible way using animation. It … [Read the rest]
WaMu Fails, Bought By JP Morgan Chase: What Happens To My Money?
Posted on September 25, 2008 // 67 Comments
Washington Mutual was taken over by the FDIC today (Thursday). But for most account holders, there is no reason to panic. All deposits, even those over $100,000 FDIC limits, will be taken over by JPM Chase, and are still safe. From the WSJ: While … [Read the rest]
Zecco Gives Unlimited Free Stock and Options Trades in October
Posted on September 25, 2008 // 21 Comments
Apparently Zecco.com, a start-up brokerage where I keep most of my "play money", didn't do so well during the last week. People report having problems logging into their accounts due to all the market turbulence. I was luckily not affected, as I … [Read the rest]
Bank Bonuses: Citibank, Bank of West, Provident Bank
Posted on September 25, 2008 // 9 Comments
Citibank You get a $100 bonus when you open an eligible Citi checking account with $1,000 and complete one direct deposit or repeated billpay usage. New customers only. Seems also to be for Citi credit card holders only. Within the first month … [Read the rest]
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