My Money Blog

Human Capital: Are You a Stock or a Bond?

Posted on November 16, 2009 // 14 Comments

Over at Bogleheads there was an interesting thread which explored how finance professor Moshe Milevsky has been pushing the concept of human capital as an additional variable to the traditional ideas of net worth, portfolio construction, and asset … [Read the rest]

Over 25% Off Real FICO Scores at myFICO.com

Posted on November 14, 2009 // 2 Comments

Need to check your credit score? Here's a new coupon for 26% off real FICO scores and all other credit products at myFICO.com. Use the promotional code NOVEMBER26 to get 26% off and a FICO score for less than $12, the best discount currently … [Read the rest]

The Great Depression: A Diary – Book Review

Posted on November 13, 2009 // 8 Comments

Benjamin Roth was a lawyer in Youngstown, Ohio during the Great Depression and kept a regular diary of his impressions during the era. The diary was required reading for his son who also became a lawyer at the firm he started, in order to … [Read the rest]

Coinstar Promo: Get $10 More With $40 In Coins

Posted on November 13, 2009 // 12 Comments

Coin-changing machine operator CoinStar is running a promotion where if you change $40 in coins into a gift card, you can receive an additional $10 gift card by mail. They offer to exchange coins into gift cards with no fee for several stores, the … [Read the rest]

Free 8gb iPod Touch Offer From BBVA Compass Bank

Posted on November 13, 2009 // 35 Comments

BBVA Compass Bank is offering a free 8gb iPod Touch when you open a checking account with $100 and set up direct deposit for 6 months. Unfortunately, there are a lot of restrictions. For one, you must reside in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, … [Read the rest]

California Increases Income Tax Witholding By 10%

Posted on November 11, 2009 // 23 Comments

California has come up with another "creative" way to get some money from its residents. First, I had to figure out how to redeem my California IOU. Now starting back on November 1st, the state increased the income tax withholding on regular … [Read the rest]

Free 80 Hawaiian Airlines Miles

Posted on November 11, 2009 // 2 Comments

Hawaiian Airlines is celebrating their 80th anniversary by giving out 80 free miles to anyone who registers, or every 80th person will get an $80 eCertificate. As usual, this is a free way to reset miles expiration. Ends today (11/11)! Register … [Read the rest]

Google Offers Free Internet in 47 Airports Until 1/15

Posted on November 10, 2009 // 5 Comments

In case you missed this on the front page of Google today, they are offering free WiFi at 47 participating airports and on every Virgin America flight from now until January 15, 2010. Many other airports already offer free internet, so give it a … [Read the rest]

Prosper Cash Rebate Promotion Extended

Posted on November 9, 2009 // 1 Comment

Mentioned previously, the cash rebate promotion offered by Prosper person-to-person lending has been extended to December 31st. Original promotion - Invest $1,000 to $4,999 by November 15, and you will still receive your 1% cash bonus by December … [Read the rest]

MicroPlace: Buy a $20 Gift Certificate, Get One Free

Posted on November 6, 2009 // 7 Comments

Just got an e-mail from MicroPlace that they are running a gift certificate promotion where if you buy a $20 GC, you get another $20 GC free. The gift recipient can then lend out the money to a poor entrepreneur and receive interest + $20 back … [Read the rest]

British Airways Credit Card – 100,000 Miles Offer

Posted on November 6, 2009 // 52 Comments

Here's a nice credit card offer for those interested in international travel. The Chase British Airways Visa Signature card is offering 50,000 BA Executive Club miles for new cardmembers with first purchase, and another 50,000 BA miles after … [Read the rest]