Just a reminder that American Express cardholders can get a free look at their Experian PLUS credit score and credit report once every 12 months. This is Experian's own proprietary ("FAKO") credit score, but is the best you can get from Experian … [Read the rest]
MMB Incorrectly Labeled As Spam Site on WOT
Posted on October 13, 2009 // 30 Comments
There is a new web browser plugin called WebofTrust which is a "free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you … [Read the rest]
Strong 2009 Market Returns So Far: Time To Rebalance?
Posted on October 12, 2009 // 20 Comments
If you haven't noticed already through your portfolio statements - the stock markets are doing well in 2009. The broad US stock market and the broad developed international markets are up 22% and 29%, respectively. Some funds are doing especially … [Read the rest]
P2P Lending Update: LendingClub Loan Performance (+$25 Bonus)
Posted on October 10, 2009 // 19 Comments
Here's an update for my person-to-person (P2P) lending activity at LendingClub, which are unsecured loans between U.S. residents. It could be to help people pay off credit card debt, home improvements, business financing, or even buying a house. … [Read the rest]
Finding The Right Cables To Connect Laptop to TV
Posted on October 9, 2009 // 34 Comments
Like many others, I am thinking of ditching cable TV and the $500 to $1,000+ annual bill. You can find a lot of good online content now at sites like Hulu, FanCast, and OVGuide. Here is a quick guide to finding the right cables to connect your … [Read the rest]
1 Year’s Supply Of Food For $800 From Costco
Posted on October 9, 2009 // 22 Comments
Costco is selling an entire year's supply of food for $800. That's only $67 a month. Made by a company called Shelf Reliance, it's all freeze-dried or dehydrated and is primarily marketed as emergency food (10-20 year shelf life). However, it … [Read the rest]
Free Suze Orman Will & Trust Kit Gift Code
Posted on October 7, 2009 // 15 Comments
You can get the SuzeOrman.com Will & Trust Kit for free if you enter the gift code STAR on this page. Save the resulting activation code. Retail price is is $13.50. Based on a question-and-answer format, this online software includes the … [Read the rest]
100 Free Continental OnePass Miles
Posted on October 7, 2009 // Leave a Comment
Continental Airlines is offering 100 free OnePass miles for registering and learning about Continental’s PetSafe® and PetPass® programs. Valid through November 30, and the miles will post 4-6 weeks after that. Via Gary of View from the Wing. … [Read the rest]
Monthly Net Worth & Goals Update – October 2009
Posted on October 6, 2009 // 23 Comments
Credit Card Debt For newer readers, I have taken money from credit cards at 0% APR and placed it into online savings accounts, bank CDs, or savings bonds that earn 4-5% interest (much less recently), and keeping the difference as profit. I even put … [Read the rest]
Prime Dime Rewards Checking Account $300 Bonus
Posted on October 6, 2009 // 18 Comments
I haven't posted a bank promo in a while, but this one isn't too shabby. Dime Savings Bank is offering up to $300 in bonuses for their Prime Dime Rewards Checking. You can get: $100 for account opening, bonus paid immediately $100 for setting … [Read the rest]
Are Internet Home Valuation Tools Worth Using? 12 Months of Historical Data
Posted on October 5, 2009 // 34 Comments
If you like to keep up with my net worth updates, you'll know that I've been trying to estimate my home's value using four different internet valuation tools: Zillow.com Cyberhomes.com Coldwell Banker Bank of America (older … [Read the rest]
TradeKing: $50 Bonus For New Accounts
Posted on October 2, 2009 // 6 Comments
Online broker TradeKing has brought back their $50 sign-up bonus for new accounts, no referral required. You must open with $2,500 and make one trade within 30 days. 4) To qualify for this offer, new accounts must be opened and funded with … [Read the rest]
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