While skimming my new Suze Orman eBook, I ran across her SaveYourself promotion that I blogged about almost a year ago, but is still going on for a little while longer. You can get a $100 bonus after one year (expired) if you open an account at … [Read the rest]
Do You Buy The Loss Damage Waiver For Rental Cars?
Posted on February 19, 2008 // 98 Comments
If you're like me, you don't rent cars very much outside of work. But when I do, I'm always of mixed emotion when it comes down to the inevitable question: Do you want to buy the Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)? It costs around $20/day, but it basically … [Read the rest]
Reader Question: Handling a Bank Error In My Favor?
Posted on February 18, 2008 // 130 Comments
Reader Kristina from Arizona has a problem. Well, some might not see it as a problem, but here it is: On December 7, 2007, I had $2,802.00 deposited into my business checking account at Wamu. A chunk of change I must say. I called the bank to … [Read the rest]
Retired At 40: How Much Is A Military Pension Worth?
Posted on February 17, 2008 //
A few weeks ago I was reading an article in Money magazine about a couple who retired at 40. While they do live frugally in relatively low-cost St. Louis, the primary reason they were able to retire is that they each served for 20 years in the … [Read the rest]
Weekend Project: Join A Free Online Photography Class
Posted on February 15, 2008 // 15 Comments
With the explosion of sites like Flickr, it seems like everyone is an amateur photography nut. I know I've talked about getting a SLR and taking a photography classes for oh... a decade?! Well, why not partake in a free online photography class … [Read the rest]
Missing 1099 Form? Why They’re Late From Zecco, Fidelity, Vanguard, and More
Posted on February 15, 2008 // 9 Comments
It's mid-February. Some of you early-birds may be wondering where some of your 1099s are by now. By law, they are usually required be sent out by January 31st. However, many brokerages have asked the IRS for a 30-day extension, and they have been … [Read the rest]
Stale Valentine’s Day Ideas!
Posted on February 14, 2008 // 6 Comments
I haven't picked up any other great tips since then, so here are my 5 Romantic Yet Money-Saving Ideas For Valentine’s Day that I posted last year. My wife and I both have long days tonight with work and all, so we're moving it to another day. … [Read the rest]
Big Bank Savings Account Promotions: KeepTheChange, Way2Save, and Savings For Success
Posted on February 14, 2008 // 37 Comments
Instead of simply giving us higher interest rates on savings account, it seems that the big banks are relying on gimmicks to spur account openings. Here are a few. Most involve some convoluted scheme, but they still include the potential for some … [Read the rest]
Free eBook: Women & Money by Suze Orman
Posted on February 13, 2008 // 19 Comments
Oprah had Suze Orman on her show today, and as part of it they are giving out a free download of her latest book Women & Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny. You can find more information and the download link on this page, but it's only … [Read the rest]
What’s The Best Broker To Start My Roth IRA?
Posted on February 13, 2008 // 67 Comments
I am often asked where is the best place to open one's first IRA. Usually it's a Roth IRA, since people tend to start out in lower tax brackets and Roth IRA save you taxes upon withdrawal. But to be sure whether you want a Roth or Traditional IRA, … [Read the rest]
Don’t Be Fooled By Sunken Costs
Posted on February 12, 2008 // 45 Comments
A few years ago I managed to nab a used Wenger Swiss Army watch off of eBay for $35. I really liked the watch since it was classic but not flashy (shown to the right) - and it didn't hurt that it retailed for over $200! Recently it abruptly … [Read the rest]
Choosing a Fixed-Rate Mortgage Term Length: 15, 30, or 40 Years?
Posted on February 11, 2008 // 44 Comments
After I made the decision to get a fixed rate mortgage over one with an adjustable rate, the next was to decide what length to get. I thought this would be an easy decision, but there are a surprisingly large number of variables to … [Read the rest]
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