Update: This deal appears to be expired. Amazon has a great deal today only (11/19) if you're interested in a free Echo Dot. Sign up for a discounted membership at $6.95/month, and you get can get a free Echo Dot ($39.99 value). Here's … [Read the rest]
Update: This deal appears to be expired. Amazon has a another good deal for those interested in a dirt-cheap Echo Dot. Sign up for a 3-month Amazon Music membership for $0.99, and you get can get an Echo Dot (3rd gen) for only $1 ($49.99 … [Read the rest]
When it comes to news, the headline "man bites dog" will get people's attention, not "dog bites man". Similarly, a new research paper that questions the idea of "Stocks for the Long Run" will create headlines like the WSJ article Sometimes, It’s … [Read the rest]
This is a reminder that AirBnB has a special disaster relief program that helps connect those in need of temporary housing with generous hosts that are willing to open their homes free of charge to evacuees or relief workers. You can open your … [Read the rest]
Final update. I've invested in multiple real estate crowdfunding websites, including $2,000 into a single debt investment at RealtyShares. Unfortunately, this loan backed by a multifamily unit went into foreclosure and I outline what happened. … [Read the rest]
Investment research firm Morningstar has released their annual 529 College Savings Plans analyst ratings for 2018. While the full research paper appears restricted to paid premium members, this is still useful as while there are currently over 60 … [Read the rest]
(Update: "Due to the tremendous success of our certificate promotion, we have concluded the special rates that were being offered as of the end of business on Friday, November 9th." Reader Ryan adds that as long as you started the application … [Read the rest]
Here's my monthly roundup of the best interest rates on cash for November 2018, roughly sorted from shortest to longest maturities. Check out my Ultimate Rate-Chaser Calculator to get an idea of how much extra interest you'd earn if you are moving … [Read the rest]
If you have a Fire TV, start up the device and download the Audible app for free before 11/13/18. Amazon will give you a free $5 Amazon credit for doing so (expires in 30 days, only good for products "Sold by Amazon"). There is no activation … [Read the rest]
Update 11/1/18. The fixed rate will be 0.50% for I bonds issued from November 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019. The variable inflation-indexed rate for this 6-month period will be 2.32% (as was predicted). The total rate on any specific bond is the sum … [Read the rest]
Amazon keeps thinking up new ways for folks to send/receive/reload/ingest Amazon gift credits. Which is fine with me, because they'll usually pay you a few bucks to try it out. Click here to check eligibility for their latest targeted offer: Get … [Read the rest]
Here is a targeted offer for Starbucks app users. Look on the Starbucks app homepage or inbox for a Chase Pay promotion that says "Reload 3x, Earn 475 Stars." If you load up your Starbucks account with at least $20 using Chase Pay, you can get … [Read the rest]
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