More posts from other bloggers that also hopefully made me wiser and smarter: Millionaire Mommy Next Door reminds us that there is more than one right answer on how to get rich. Lots of wisdom here. While I'm reading all these financial books, … [Read the rest]
Sweat Equity: Removing Old Carpet Yourself
Posted on April 12, 2008 // 24 Comments
We bought a house with some flaws, and one of them was this shag carpet complete with old pet stains. Before we can install our desired hardwood flooring, we had to remove the dirt magnet. After asking around, the price for professional carpet … [Read the rest]
TrueEarnings Card from Costco and American Express – Rewards Card Review
Posted on April 11, 2008 // 42 Comments
Here's another solid all-around rewards credit card that is much better than all those generic 1% back cards out there. The TrueEarnings® Card from Costco and American Express offers the following: 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations and on … [Read the rest]
Why Buy and Hold Investing Is Simple, But Not Easy
Posted on April 10, 2008 // 25 Comments
The strategy of Buy & Hold Investing has a lot of followers (including me), and one of it's touted benefits is that it is a simple way to invest. In the case of passive investors, it primarily involves picking and maintaining an asset … [Read the rest]
Why Sports Betting and Stock Picking Are Similar
Posted on April 9, 2008 // 30 Comments
So how did everyone do in their March Madness pool? In the book Wise Investing Made Simple by Larry Swedroe, there is a great explanation of why stock-picking is very difficult which incorporates sports betting. I'll try to briefly paraphrase the … [Read the rest]
Zillow Mortgage Marketplace: New Place To Shop For Home Loans?
Posted on April 8, 2008 // 16 Comments
If you're shopping for a new mortgage, there is now another option out there. The Zillow Mortgage Marketplace attempts to make connecting borrowers and lenders as effortless as typing a search on Google. Will it work? Application: Less Nosy, But … [Read the rest]
Find Out How To Lower Your Property Taxes
Posted on April 7, 2008 // 17 Comments
While I tend to be straight-laced when it comes to taxes, I also think it is our right - heck, even our duty - to pay as little taxes as legally required. I take every deduction that I can substantiate. While learning about property taxes, I read … [Read the rest]
New PineCone Research Signup Link (Paid Surveys)
Posted on April 7, 2008 // 16 Comments
PineCone Research remains one of the better paying and reliable survey companies, with a payout of $3 for each 15-20 minute survey. The hardest part is signing up - I just ran across a banner ad for a signup link at Pinecone. (It won't last … [Read the rest]
Renting A Room To A Relative: Setting A Price, Tax Issues
Posted on April 6, 2008 // 79 Comments
We are considering renting a room to one of our siblings temporarily. She's moving out here for a new job, and since we live in an pricey area living with us will offer her a way to save up some money. On our side, we are two people with four … [Read the rest]
Free Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance… Yay?
Posted on April 4, 2008 // 30 Comments
I've been noticing that multiple banks like Washington Mutual, Bank of America, and other banks have been offering me "free" Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. Usually I get around $1,000 to $3,000 of complimentary coverage, just … [Read the rest]
Save For Specific Goals With Your Own Online Piggy Bank
Posted on April 3, 2008 // 41 Comments
You may be expecting a review of the new online service SmartyPig. Well, that review is in-progress, but while doing my research I was reminded of an alternate way to create your own online "piggy bank". Remember how you'd actually have to save your … [Read the rest]
Daydreaming: How Can I Retire In 10 Years?
Posted on April 2, 2008 // 55 Comments
After months of being stuck in the day-to-day issues of buying a house, moving, and work, I spent a lot of time today... daydreaming! Mainly because I am getting tired of only having 2-3 weeks of vacation per year, I went back to thinking about how … [Read the rest]
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