Spent some time this weekend reading many of the articles at FundAdvice.com. The website is the educational arm of Merriman Capital Management, an investment management firm that is heavily into DFA funds. They promote no-load, asset-specific, … [Read the rest]
Work For A Big Company? Read a Review of Your 401(k) Plan
Posted on August 19, 2006 // 12 Comments
Do you work for a large government entity or corporation? Are you looking for an independent review of your company's 401k plan or maybe some investment suggestions? I just ran across 401khelp.com, which does just that for a large list of … [Read the rest]
Citibank Kills their 5% Dividend Card?
Posted on August 18, 2006 // 48 Comments
Alas, could it be true? I was alerted two days ago that you can no longer apply for the Citibank Dividend card which is one of my favorite rewards cards. If you try to apply, you get this: Changes are underway to the Citi Dividend Card, so we … [Read the rest]
Finding a Good Self-Employed Solo 401k Administrator
Posted on August 17, 2006 // 143 Comments
As I've mentioned in my SEP IRA versus Solo 401(k) comparison, the problem with the additional paperwork involved with a 401(k) is that you have to find an administrator that is willing to do it for you at minimal cost. Compare that with the … [Read the rest]
ViaTalk – 2 years of VoIP Phone Service for $199
Posted on August 17, 2006 // 6 Comments
If you didn't get in on the SunRocket deal, here's another deal for 2 years of unlimited VoIP phone service for $199 from a different company - ViaTalk. Note that there is also a $10 shipping and $30 activation charge. Offer ends soon at 2 pm EST, … [Read the rest]
Self-Employed Solo 401k vs. SEP-IRA Basics
Posted on August 16, 2006 // 32 Comments
If you have self-employment income, there are a variety of ways to save some taxes and put some away for retirement. As I have no employees, right now my top two choices are the SEP-IRA (Simplified Employee Pension), which I used for 2005, and the … [Read the rest]
Life Insurance… For Your Parents?
Posted on August 15, 2006 // 16 Comments
Normally you'd think of getting life insurance for your dependents - your significant other, your kids, even your grandkids. But over at Mapgirl's Fiscal Challenge, she's single with no children, but still has a sizeable life insurance policy. The … [Read the rest]
Book Review: Yes, You Can Still Retire Comfortably!
Posted on August 15, 2006 // 4 Comments
After reading their investing book Yes, You Can Time The Market! and liking their writing style and slightly different view on things, I decided to read Ben Stein and Phil DeMuth's book on retirement - Yes, You Can Still Retire Comfortably! Even … [Read the rest]
0% Balance Transfers Questions & Answers: 1st Half
Posted on August 13, 2006 // 19 Comments
Ok, I've been thinking of ways to handle all the questions on this topic I still haven't answered in my 4-Part series on How To Make Money From 0% APR Balance Transfers. I decided simply to answer them all, Cramer-Lightning-Round-style. Questions … [Read the rest]
Dental Self-Insuring Update: Why Flossing Is Profitable
Posted on August 13, 2006 // 11 Comments
A recent post at Miserly Bastard reminded to post about this - Like him, I don't have dental insurance because I don't think it's worth it. It fits into my philosophy to only insure against large losses, especially as most plans have a cap on … [Read the rest]
Bought 499 Shares of Advanced Nutraceuticals (ANII.OB)
Posted on August 12, 2006 // 29 Comments
As part of my free trial of Contributor's Corner, last week I bought 499 shares of Advanced Nutraceuticals (ANII.OB). ANII makes vitamins and supplements, and recently filed for a 500-to-1 reverse stock split. It's doing this order to get under 300 … [Read the rest]
Fat Pitch Financials Contributor’s Corner Free For A Day
Posted on August 12, 2006 // 6 Comments
In honor of its 2-year anniversary, Fat Pitch Financials is having a Open House for its pay section, Contributor's Corner. This means if you hurry, you can get access to it for free (usually $10/month) all today 8/12. What does it offer? … [Read the rest]
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