Yesterday, I bought 99 shares of United Rentals (ticker URI) stock for $19.81 per share, in the hopes that the company will buy it back from me next week for $22. Huh? Quick Background Sometimes companies choose to buy back their own shares for a … [Read the rest]
One Way To Track Your Progress Towards Financial Independence
Posted on July 9, 2008 // 29 Comments
Another more conventional definition of financial freedom is when you have "passive" income that covers your expenses so that you no longer have to work. Usually, this comes from paper investments like stocks, bonds, or annuities. In the book … [Read the rest]
DayDreaming Again About Early Retirement
Posted on July 8, 2008 // 33 Comments
There's nothing like going back to work on a Monday after a nice long holiday weekend to make you daydream about leaving the rat race behind. I would like to think that I am already on the path to early retirement, but I often like to hash out "The … [Read the rest]
Earn 9,999 Delta SkyMiles With 1-Day Car Rental
Posted on July 7, 2008 // 15 Comments
If you collect Delta SkyMiles like I do, here is a peculiar offer from Delta and Avis/Budget. You can actually earn 9,999 bonus miles for making a single car rental: Now through August 1, 2008, you can earn 9,999 bonus miles on your next rental … [Read the rest]
How To Save Money By Making Your Own Homemade Fireworks
Posted on July 4, 2008 // 13 Comments
First, you will need to find some industrial fertilizer and plain sugar to make some flash powder. Next, you should make sure your fire extinguisher is properly maintained and filled. Okay, so I'm kidding. Perhaps we should just stick to … [Read the rest]
July 2008 Financial Status / Net Worth Update
Posted on July 3, 2008 // 35 Comments
Credit Card Debt If you're a new reader, let me start out as usual by explaining the credit card debt. I'm actually taking money from 0% APR balance transfer offers and instead of spending it, I am placing it in high-yield savings accounts that … [Read the rest]
Good Chance at Free Movie Ticket Giveaway
Posted on July 3, 2008 // 25 Comments
Entenmann's Bakery is having a "Summer Movie Moments" Giveaway where you have a good chance at winning a free movie ticket. I say a very good chance because my sister, my wife, and I all won free movie tickets on the first try. Perfect for the … [Read the rest]
Magnifying Fear and Joy In The Stock Market
Posted on July 1, 2008 // 56 Comments
A co-worker of mine disclosed today that she moved her entire 401k to cash and bonds last week. She is older than me and has what must be a sizable balance because her reasoning was "I couldn't stand it anymore, all my contributions for the last year … [Read the rest]
Free Online Will & Trust Kit From Suze Orman
Posted on June 29, 2008 // 31 Comments
On a recent episode of the Suze Orman TV show, she announced that you can go to her website and get her Online Will & Trust kit for free for a limited time. . Here's how to get it: Go to SuzeOrman.com. Click on Will & Trust Kit link on … [Read the rest]
Help Me Out Again, Get $10
Posted on June 28, 2008 //
Do you have an Capital One 360 savings account with unused referrals? People want them! The first 25 people who comment below and leave a working contact e-mail (name not required, e-mail will not be shared) will get one filled by me for free, which … [Read the rest]
Vanguard’s New Global Stock Index Fund
Posted on June 27, 2008 // 34 Comments
Via Bogleheads, yesterday Vanguard started the trading of a new investment that attempts to track the entire global stock market in just one fund. Dubbed the Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund, here are some details from an older press … [Read the rest]
Free Schick Quattro Razor w/ Trimmer
Posted on June 27, 2008 // 11 Comments
Y'all know how much I like them free razors. And this one comes with a trimmer! Via SlickDeals. If you're at work, turn the sound down. Although not obscene, this involves is a pillow fight with lots of girls squealing. My wife was very … [Read the rest]
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