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]
Daffy DAF Review: The Best Donor Advised Fund For Smaller Individual Investors?
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]
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]
Stuff I Bought Myself and Would Buy Again (2023 Edition)
Many "buying guides" are bland and generic, but I find that I still enjoy hearing what works for the discerning creators that I follow. I went through my buying history and these are random items that I have bought myself from Amazon (no free … [Read the rest]
AmEx Offers: Shop Small Saturday, Walmart+, Gas Stations, Wireless Bills
New offers added, including Shop Small credit that expires Saturday. Amex Offers are targeted offers that either offer discounts in the form of statement credits on your account or as extra reward points earned. To view your offers, visit your … [Read the rest]
The Half-Hour Car Rental Hack
When you make a reservation at nearly every car rental website, you simply agree to a price and make a non-binding reservation without giving any payment information. You can cancel at any time, without penalty. I'm really not sure why this is still … [Read the rest]
Best Interest Rates on Cash – November 2023
Here's my monthly roundup of the best interest rates on cash as of November 2023, roughly sorted from shortest to longest maturities. There are often lesser-known opportunities available to individual investors. Check out my Ultimate Rate-Chaser … [Read the rest]
Primis Bank Novus Checking: 6% APY Guaranteed for 6 Months (4.00% APY Standard)
Primis Bank just rolled out a new Novus Checking account that includes an introductory period of 6.00% APY guaranteed for 6 months on up to $50,000 with qualifying direct deposits. Hat tip to reader Bill P. Highlights: 6.00% APY guaranteed … [Read the rest]