Article Archive for March 2012
Making the Switch to an Online Bank: Ally Bank Review
Update: See my update on why you should use Ally to hold all your cash in 5 year CD’s and get the highest rates possible. It should make sense for 99% of all people to …
My Do It Yourself Identity Theft Protection Plan
These days, there are tons of ways criminals can steal your identity. They can copy your credit card information at a restaurant or go through your mailbox at home. There are some services out there …
Reader Question: What Should I Do With My 401k?
David writes in, “I waste my money on having a personal Financial Advisor w/ Merrill Lynch. He gets 1% of everything invested annually. I cut him a quarterly check and he picks which mutual funds to …
$5 Free at Amazon.com and 3 Months of Free Amazon Prime
Update(12/5/12): Get your 3 month free trial of Amazon Prime here by signing up for Amazon mom(aff link)
This Tuesday, Amazon Local will be offering $10 Amazon.com gift cards for just $5. They haven’t announced how many …
Should I Donate to a Charity Like Invisible Children?
Last week, Invisible Children launched a passionate video aimed at bringing social awareness to the capture of famous Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. They set a modest goal of half a million views by the end …
Why Mitt Romney Still Pays Less Tax Than You
Mitt Romney’s federal tax rate has come under a lot of scrutiny with the battle for the republican primaries heating up. He released statements that showed his effective tax rate was around 15%. This number …
The Most Powerful Budgeting Tool Around
Have you heard of Mint.com? Mint is a personal finance site that links all of your financial accounts to one place and helps you keep track of your expenses. They also have a handy iPhone …
11 Actions You Can Take to Save More Money Right Now
Any financial guru can tell you that the key to saving money is to spend less than you earn. Duh! Unfortunately, most of us are accustomed to certain amenities and the thought of losing these …
What To Do When Your Company Offers a Roth 401k
It seems like every few years the government introduces a new retirement plan. Even though it’s getting hard to keep track of all the different types, at a minimum, a savvy investor should have a …
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