Tax-advantaged 401k and 403b plans can help you save for retirement, but did you know that you're probably paying for all the costs of this "employee benefit"? 76% of large employers have workers pick up all the costs of 401(k) administration, … [Read the rest]
Papa John's sent me a code for a free song download the other day. It was really a way to introduce me to the Viggle, a smartphone app which allows users to "check in" when listening to songs or watching TV shows. Similar to Shazam, the app … [Read the rest]
Update: The code below for existing users has expired, but new customers can still get $5 off $75 using code RAISE75AF. Raise.com sells discounted gift cards to various retailers. Right now until 09/18 at 3 pm CST they have a coupon code … [Read the rest]
Tax-loss harvesting (TLH) is a technique used to minimize taxes on your taxable investments by “harvesting” capital losses during market declines. With DIY investors, losses are usually only harvested once a year. But with an computer as your … [Read the rest]
If you struggle with your inner compass at times like I do, definitely read this thought-provoking and inspiring article The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna: Should is how others want us to show up in the world — how we’re supposed to … [Read the rest]
Google has just announced better integration between Google Voice and their Google Hangouts smartphone app. Both iOS and Android apps can now make domestic and international calls through a Wi-Fi or data connection (like 4G). You can also receive … [Read the rest]
The new fall semester is underway, which means more college articles! Morgan Housel of Fool.com recently talked about how the increasing cost of college is exaggerated (emphasis mine): According to the College Board, the annual sticker price of … [Read the rest]
Home Depot has admitted they were recently hacked and customer information was compromised and stolen. If you have shopped at any Home Depot store after April 1, 2014, you are eligible for one free year of identity protection and credit monitoring … [Read the rest]
Forget borrowing money to buy a car, the concept of owning a car itself is changing. Owning a car requires committing to a long list of expenses: car payment and value depreciation ($1,000+ a year) car insurance premium ($500+ a … [Read the rest]
Here’s another installment of what I would tell my kids about pursuing financial freedom. Read all of my early retirement lessons here. I've already covered housing, so the next big expense that comes to mind is cars. This is a revised version … [Read the rest]
The New York Times Motherlode blog is running Dinner: The Boot Camp next week with Jenny Rosenstrach, author of the new book Dinner: The Playbook "A 30-Day Plan for Mastering the Art of the Family Meal". Here is the free shopping list and … [Read the rest]
Amazon Local has a Fandango Movie Ticket code for $7. Voucher is valid for 1 movie ticket up to $14. Service fee still applies (varies). Limited quantities. Promotional value expires 11/30/14, paid value never expires. … [Read the rest]
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