Unlike some bloggers, I quit the rate-chasing game fairly early. I tried to keep up with rising rates at ING Direct, HSBC Direct, Emigrant Direct, Citibank and Bank of America. Along the way, I also had to open a savings account when I opened a new … [Read more...] about Closing some bank accounts
A short time ago, I wrote a review of an eBook called "Save to Quit". Along with the book, you get another eBook titled "500 Ways to Save Money" that gives general saving ideas as well as ideas across a number of categories. I'll be writing a series … [Read more...] about Ways to Save Money #1: Save Your Coins
It was only a week ago that I got Stacie a cellphone for her upstart home-based business, and already I had to take action against it. I'll say up front that I wish there was a screening process for new phone numbers! In just a week with the … [Read more...] about The Evil Cellphone Number
Over the last 2 weeks, I've resisted selling off my mutual funds and ETFs (I don't hold individual stocks) after watching all the value gained in 2007 plummet and even go negative. Here's one mantra that I'm constantly reinforcing into my head: Buy … [Read more...] about Quick Investing Tip: When to Invest
Although I don't like to waste, I don't generally find value in bending over and picking up a dirty penny. However, I do enjoy learning how others find loose change, such as My Good Cents. I figure, hey if you can make a story out of it, then at … [Read more...] about Why bother picking up pennies?
Just a quick reminder that you should review your insurance "statement of benefits" and bills to ensure they are classified and paid properly. You can't rely on the doctor's staff to submit the bills to your insurance properly, and you also can't … [Read more...] about Pay Attention to Your Insurance Bills
Some Background First Months ago, at my old client, I browsed over to my wife's site, BuildingNutrition.com to verify a post had published that morning. Unfortunately, I was greeted by a Websense warning that the site was classified as "sex" and was … [Read more...] about Webmaster Tip: Verify Your Site’s Websense Category
There's been a bit of discussion lately about whether parents should pay for their kid's college education fully, just help or pay nothing at all. I'd like to point you to a few sites and then discuss my own opinion and experience. First, JLP and … [Read more...] about Paying for your kid’s college education
