19 years ago • Comments
UPDATE: A comment reminded me that you might not all know my status. I graduated college with an undergrad about 7 years ago, but I just started my masters degree in fall 2007. Now back to the story: I found out something interesting this weekend. … [Read more...] about The Government is Paying My Student Loan Interest!
19 years ago • Comments
Is it just me or did the first half of January fly by while the second half just dragged on? Well, it's finally the end of the month and you know what that means, right?STATISTICS! January 2008 Top Traffic Referrers First, let's see the 5 … [Read more...] about Thanks for the Hits: January 2008 Top Traffic Referrers
19 years ago • Comments
So I've been at my new job for 3 weeks now, and I still don't have a badge. That means that someone needs to escort me everywhere. Basically, by security's rules, I can't even be unattended in my office without a badged employee or another contractor … [Read more...] about Being Trapped at Work Saves Me Money!
19 years ago • Comments
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. This article is part of … [Read more...] about Ways to Save Money #3: Buy Used
19 years ago • Comments
Inspired by FiveCentNickel, I looked into refinancing both our loans into a single 30-year mortgage. If you recall, we're 100% financed on our home with 2 loans. The first (80%) is an interest-only, 5/1 arm that's up in November, 2009, while the … [Read more...] about The Housing Bust Hits Home
19 years ago • Comments
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. This article is part of a … [Read more...] about Ways to Save Money #2: Scour the Web for Free Stuff
19 years ago • Comments
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
19 years ago • Comments
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
