ProPublica has a new article Amazon Says It Puts Customers First. But Its Pricing Algorithm Doesn’t, which outlines how Amazon does not always list the lowest price including shipping as the first available option. Here's an example they provide of … [Read the rest]
Following the news of the Yahoo hack of half a billion users (noted as the biggest data breach in history), you may be interested in some more tips regarding online security. In their latest issue, Consumer Reports has a 10-minute digital privacy … [Read the rest]
Marriott completed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels last week, and has already started the merging process for their loyalty rewards programs. Both programs will essentially be run separately for a while, but you can now match status and exchange … [Read the rest]
There is a lot of focus on how to accumulate a big nest egg, but possibly even more complicated is how to spend it down. Vanguard Research has released a new whitepaper called From assets to income: A goals-based approach to retirement spending … [Read the rest]
Access from AT&T is an affordable internet access plan for low-income households offered in certain areas with AT&T service. The cost is either $5 a month at 3 Mbps or $10 a month for 5-10 Mbps, depending on your area. According to their FAQ and … [Read the rest]
I replaced my landline with Ooma VoIP home phone service over 6 years ago and and haven't had a monthly bill since. This ended up being one of those deals where early adoption was rewarded. First there was no monthly fees, then it was about $1 a … [Read the rest]
Here's an offer for 1,000 free Air Canada Aeroplan miles if you sign up for the Fairmont Hotels President's Club loyalty program and use the enrollment code FED16 (embedded in link). Be sure to enter your Aeroplan number (join free here) under the … [Read the rest]
In my last Buffett post, I talked about the importance of tracking performance carefully when trading your own portfolios. Most casual traders "think" they are doing fine, but if you ask them their rate of return for the last year compared to a … [Read the rest]
Okay, so you probably aren't reading a book titled Warren Buffett's Ground Rules: Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World's Greatest Investor if you are perfectly happy owning solely index funds forever. While the shared concepts … [Read the rest]
Uber and Android Pay are running a promotion offering 50% off 10 rides (up to $5 per ride) now through 10/15. No promo code required. The instructions they provide are pretty straightforward: Download and set up Android Pay on the Play … [Read the rest]
If you get in a debate about owning index funds, Warren Buffett will likely be invoked as an example of successful stock-picking. A recent book called Warren Buffett's Ground Rules: Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World's … [Read the rest]
As open enrollment season is around the corner, Morningstar offered up an 10-minute video interview with Christine Benz discussing tips on maximizing your employee benefits. (Is it just me, or does open enrollment too often seem to be a game of … [Read the rest]
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