Mint.com, the financial dashboard and budget tracking website bought by Intuit in 2009, is "shutting down" on January 1st, 2024 (update: now extended to March 2024). Shutting down doesn't feel like quite the right word, as though the Mint brand is … [Read the rest]
Mint to Credit Karma Transition: Financial Account Tracking and Budgeting Alternatives
Costco.com: Disney Gift Card 10% Off ($25 off $250, Limit 2)
Costco.com is selling $250 Disney gift card for $224.99 (limit 2 per membership). These are eGift cards, but you can use them anywhere a normal Disney gift card would work. You are saving 10% off up to $500 in gift cards. These aren't available … [Read the rest]
Donor-Advised Funds Allow Private, Anonymous Donations
My favorite feature of donor-advised funds is the ability to easily donate appreciated stock to maximize tax-efficiency. My second-favorite feature has become the ability to donate anonymously. When I was starting out and figuring out how and … [Read the rest]
Best Interest Rates on Cash – December 2023
If you're leaving your cash in a checking account earning zero interest, you're missing out on a lot of potential interest. Here's my monthly roundup of the best interest rates on cash as of December 2023, roughly sorted from shortest to longest … [Read the rest]
Daffy DAF Review: The Best Donor Advised Fund For Smaller Individual Investors?
Updated review 2023. A donor-advised fund (DAF) helps you manage the timing of your charitable giving while also maximizing your tax benefits (allowing you to give more). You get the tax break at the time of contribution, which means you can give … [Read the rest]
Charlie Munger CNBC Final Interview 2023: Highlights & Transcript
Charlie Munger held his last in-depth interview with CNBC's Becky Quick in mid-November 2023. The interview was meant for a 1-hour special celebrating Munger's 100th birthday, but was re-edited to become "Charlie Munger: A Life of Wit and Wisdom". … [Read the rest]
Buy $100 Apple Gift Card, Get $10 Best Buy Gift Card Free
Get a $10 Best Buy eGift Card with $100+ in Apple Gift Card purchases. A simple gift or a good deal if you plan to buy any Apple products/services in the future (and shop at Best Buy). Online only. Expires December 10th. I also see a $25 Best … [Read the rest]
How Much Income is Enough? $20,000 A Year More Than You Have Now
Here's a graphic of how much additional income Americans say that they would need to "feel happy and less stressed", as compared to their current annual salary. Taken from this Axios newsletter and data from this Empower survey. On average, … [Read the rest]
Target: 10% Off Gift Cards on 12/2 and 12/3 Only (Up to $50 off $500)
In what has become an annual recurrence, Target Circle is offering 10% off up to $500 in Target Gift Cards ($50 potential max savings) on Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 only (press release). Offer available both in-store and … [Read the rest]
PenFed Credit Union Premium Online Savings: Up to $750 Deposit Bonus (New & Existing)
Update 11/30/23: At some point after publishing this post, PenFed changed the terms of this offer. It used to say: Can I share/forward this offer to a friend or family member? Yes, this offer is open to everyone. Maximum bonus received is $750 … [Read the rest]
RIP Charlie Munger: Thank You For Sharing Your Wit and Wisdom
Many investors around the world were saddened to hear that Charles T. Munger passed away on November 28th, 2023, only about a month before he would have turned 100 years old. Most people discovered him through his long friendship and business … [Read the rest]
Buy $100 Apple Gift Card, Get $15 Amazon Promo Credit
As part of their Amazon's Cyber Week gift card deals, get a $15 Amazon Credit with $100 Apple gift card purchase. Must use promo code APPLET5USAP at checkout, or see the "Qualifying offers" box with promo details. While supplies last, and it will … [Read the rest]