I mentioned earlier that I am forgoing all the free federal and state tax filing software options and paying an accountant this year. A reader asked why. That's a good question, here's what I (as a non-tax pro) think the decision process should look … [Read the rest]
Our 2007 Financial Goals, By Quarter
Posted on January 28, 2007 // 12 Comments
Where are my annual goals? Right now our lives are in a state of limbo, with several pieces that need to fall into place. First and foremost, we are both working towards getting jobs in a new city. After that, we'll have a better idea of what our … [Read the rest]
AGLOCO: Get Paid To Surf The Internet
Posted on January 27, 2007 // 14 Comments
I've been getting a steady stream of e-mails for months now about a company called AGLOCO. Apparently, they are starting an application that shows ads on the bottom of your computer screen (screenshot). They make money off the ads, so they pay you … [Read the rest]
HSBC Direct Offering 6.00% APY On New Money Through 4/30
Posted on January 27, 2007 // 30 Comments
HSBC Direct is offering a promotional 6.00% APY on new money only between January 29, 2007 and April 30, 2007. This for both new and existing accounts. They are pretty restrictive on the meaning of "new" money, so you can't just take money out and … [Read the rest]
My Expense Tracking Plan Of Attack! (Join Me?)
Posted on January 25, 2007 // 57 Comments
I fell off the budgeting wagon months ago, and haven't been back on since. I'm still saving a good chunk of money each month, but it's high time that I drink my own Kool-Aid and start tracking my expenses. I haven't been overly impressed with … [Read the rest]
Free iPod Shuffle From Hedgestreet Arrived
Posted on January 25, 2007 // 11 Comments
For everyone that joined me in the Hedgestreet iPod promotion, your patience should be rewarded shortly. In fact, I'd check your inbox for an e-mail titled "HedgeStreet iPod Shuffle Promotion" if you haven't gotten it already. I think I should … [Read the rest]
Model Portfolio #4: The Intelligent Asset Allocator
Posted on January 25, 2007 // 6 Comments
(This is the fourth in my series of Model Portfolio Comparisons.) I hope people aren't getting overwhelmed by all of these portfolios. Remember, the law of diminishing returns applies to investment complexity as well. After a while, adding more … [Read the rest]
What’s Your Dream Job?
Posted on January 23, 2007 // 32 Comments
My wife and I are both job-hunting, and I've been thinking a lot about careers in general. I also recently watched the movie High Fidelity. If you haven't seen it, there is a scene where John Cusack has a list of his top 5 dream jobs if … [Read the rest]
NoPhoneTrees.com: GetHuman.com++
Posted on January 23, 2007 // 3 Comments
Most of us have heard of GetHuman.com, which offers people directions on navigating phone trees or direct-access phones numbers in order to reach a live person. Now a new service by NoPhoneTrees.com takes this one (small) step further. After … [Read the rest]
Model Portfolio #3: All About Asset Allocation
Posted on January 22, 2007 // 6 Comments
(This is the third in my series of Model Portfolio Comparisons.) All About Asset Allocation (my review) is written by Richard Ferri, CFA, who is also the president of his own investment advisory service. If you are interested in learning more … [Read the rest]
Mutual Fund and ETF Asset Class Definitions: Stocks
Posted on January 22, 2007 // 1 Comment
What do all these asset classes in the model portfolio comparisons mean, anyways? Total Market? Large-Cap? Value? One big hurdle is that there are no set definitions for any of these classes, and each individual mutual fund can and will use it's … [Read the rest]
Model Portfolio #2: The Boglehead’s Guide To Investing
Posted on January 20, 2007 // 20 Comments
(This is the second in my series of Model Portfolio Comparisons.) This next portfolio comes from The Boglehead's Guide To Investing by Larimore, Lindauer, and LeBoeuf. Taylor Larimore and Mel Lindauer are frequent and respected contributors at … [Read the rest]
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