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Automobile Insurance Part 3 – Should I get the Extras?

Posted on May 30, 2005 // 5 Comments

(Continued from Part 1 and Part 2.) In addition to liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, there are a couple other options to choose from in the car insurance world. These include: Personal Injury Protection, Emergency Road Service … [Read the rest]

White Trash Champagne and a Moment of Silence

Posted on May 30, 2005 // Leave a Comment

I hope everyone is enjoying remembering those who have died in our nation's service along with the eating of charred meat, potato salad, and beans from a can. Oh, and don't forget to try "white trash champagne" - beer + lemon-lime soda. On a more … [Read the rest]

How Much Car Insurance Coverage Do I Need? (Part 2: Collision and Comprehensive Coverage)

Posted on May 24, 2005 // 6 Comments

The most common advice I hear about how to lower your car insurance premiums is either to drop collision on your car, or raise your collision and comprehensive coverages as high as possible. But first, I think you have to put things in perspective … [Read the rest]

How Much Car Insurance Coverage Do I Need? (Part 1)

Posted on May 24, 2005 // 4 Comments

Thanks for everyone's comments about insurers, I'm going to whittle it down to 3-4 major auto insurers, I don't want to deal with the small fries. My policy expires in mid-July, so I have a bit of time. Now I need to examine my policy coverage … [Read the rest]

Need a summer job? If only I could make it this easily…

Posted on May 20, 2005 // 5 Comments

Apparently someone I know knows someone who knows somebody to who knows this woman selling ad space on her body. (Got that?) $11,300!!! Talk about an easy summer college "job"! I've worked full-time entire summers for a lot less. Have a great … [Read the rest]

Request for Auto Insurance Recommendations

Posted on May 20, 2005 // 19 Comments

I may be purchasing my company car after it goes off-lease. This, of course, means I have to insure it myself along with our current car, and I've been meaning to shop around for car insurance again anyways. I'm tempted to get quotes from … [Read the rest]

Google Maps + GasBuddy = Improved Gas Price Website

Posted on May 18, 2005 // Leave a Comment

As a follow-up to my post on gas expenses as part of budgeting, Flexo introduced me to Cheap Gas, which lets you locate visually where the cheapest gas around you is (if you live in a major metropolitan area). I found a decent-priced station … [Read the rest]

I am one of the chosen ones. Yay.

Posted on May 18, 2005 // 5 Comments

I have been chosen as a juror for an estimated 3-4 week trial. Balancing this and work is gonna s-u-c-k. I'm intrigued by the whole process though, and I'm not unhappy I suppose. I'm going to bring my laptop and see if I can get some work in during … [Read the rest]

Inadequate Jury Duty Compensation

Posted on May 17, 2005 // 1 Comment

So I'm now finished with Day 2 of jury duty and still going, and as of right now I have a 40% chance of getting picked on a jury for a four week trial! My company does pay me while serving on jury duty, which makes me happy after hearing all the … [Read the rest]

Budgeting, Part 2: Variable Expenses: Gas

Posted on May 16, 2005 // 5 Comments

Ok, I've gotten off track from my close examination of my family budget. In Part 1, I went over monthly fixed expenses. I'm glad to say I cut $6/month in fixed expenses already. Now I'd like to move on to variable expenses. First, gas. Although … [Read the rest]

Pop Quiz: Test Your Investment Knowledge

Posted on May 15, 2005 // 4 Comments

I know, it's too early for a quiz. But it'll be fun! =) Vanguard has a quiz on investment knowledge with 20 questions. The questions are pretty good overall, some good questions that probe common misconceptions. I scored 95%. I know, I'm hot … [Read the rest]

Net Worth vs. Time: My Total Portfolio Historical Performance

Posted on May 15, 2005 // 1 Comment

One thing I really like about personal finance software is the ability to see performance over time. So I decided to plot my net worth over the time I have been tracking it. I only started this blog in December 2004, but I also remembered that I … [Read the rest]