Here's another solid opening account bonus for an online broker. OptionsXpress is offering new customers a $100 bonus if they open an account with a referral from a current customer. You must maintain an average balance of $500 for 6 months, and make … [Read the rest]
Historical Net Worth & Goal Chart Updates
Posted on August 7, 2009 // 6 Comments
I finally got around to updating all my net worth charts and graphics. Here is my net worth since I started tracking it on this blog in December 2004: You can also view my net worth since graduating from college in my Net Worth page. You … [Read the rest]
State Farm Auto Insurance & Rental Car Coverage
Posted on August 6, 2009 // 29 Comments
Do you know if your auto insurance company will cover you in an accident in a rental car? According to a survey by Progressive Insurance, only 25% bother to ask. We are looking into booking a rental car for a week, so I called State Farm to … [Read the rest]
Monthly Net Worth Update – August 2009
Posted on August 5, 2009 // 30 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]
Costco Membership Certificates w/ $50 in Free Costco Coupons
Posted on August 4, 2009 // 32 Comments
Update: Costco is no longer allowing me to sell these certificates. Sorry! See Is Costco Executive Membership worth it? … [Read the rest]
Stock Market Timing Using Historical Moving Averages
Posted on August 3, 2009 // 27 Comments
In the wake of the recent stock market drops, there has been a increased amount of interest in certain market timing systems that would have told an investor to be "out" of the market during late 2008 and early 2009. Below are a sample of the more … [Read the rest]
TradeKing New Account $50 Bonus
Posted on August 3, 2009 // 3 Comments
Online broker TradeKing.com has brought back their $50 sign-up bonus for new accounts as part of celebrating National Friendship Day. If you get a referral from an existing account holder, fund it with at least $1,000, and make a trade, both people … [Read the rest]
WT Direct Extends $150 Promotion to August 15
Posted on August 3, 2009 // 2 Comments
Online bank WT Direct has extended the terms of their $150 bonus promotion such that you only need to have your account funded by August 15th (previously July 31st). You can read about the details in this previous WT Direct $150 bonus post. Keep … [Read the rest]
Goldstar: Half-Off Local Events In 8 Major Cities
Posted on July 31, 2009 // 1 Comment
Feeling the recession, but still want to get out of the house? You might consider signing up for Goldstar, which helps you to "Go out more". They offer half-price tickets on plays, concerts, sporting events, and museum exhibits. So far, it … [Read the rest]
Free Wireless Internet Access at Barnes and Noble
Posted on July 30, 2009 // 8 Comments
Barnes & Noble bookstores and AT&T are now offering free wireless internet access to everyone. You can use this storefinder to see which ones have free Wi-Fi. Seems like they are now promoting their own e-Books as well through the service. Via … [Read the rest]
EPA Changes MPG Ratings Last-Minute For Cash For Clunkers
Posted on July 29, 2009 // 15 Comments
In my post Does My Car Qualify For Cash for Clunkers?, one of the major requirements was that the car must have a combined fuel economy of 18 mpg or less, according to FuelEconomy.gov. Many people have been complaining that their old car gets … [Read the rest]
Rental Property vs. REZ Residential Index ETF
Posted on July 28, 2009 // 16 Comments
Many people see owning a rental property as a ticket to prosperity. But wouldn't it be nice if you could simply own an interest in a rental property, but not have any of the accompanying hassles? I'm far from an expert in this field, but let's … [Read the rest]
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