While our current cars are running fine (even though one is 11 years old), I find myself very intrigued by the new 2007 Honda Fit. One of many perky new compact cares, many people may assume that it's just a response to recent gas prices, but the … [Read the rest]
Possibly My Next Car: 2007 Honda Fit
Posted on June 30, 2006 // 27 Comments
Last updated: August 5, 2006
One Guy’s Thoughts on Housing Prices
Posted on June 28, 2006 // 28 Comments
I realized just now that there is only about one year left in my wife's training program, after which she will be geographically mobile again and we plan on moving back close to family. This also means that we have only one year left before we plan … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 5, 2006
June 2006 Retirement Portfolio / Cash Snapshot
Posted on June 28, 2006 // 10 Comments
In addition to my monthly net worth updates, I've decided to also take snapshot of my investing portfolio and my overall asset allocation. I want to also track any fund or ETF purchases so that I can better calculate my actual returns over time. I … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 8, 2017
Behavioral Finance – I’m Irrational. Are You?
Posted on June 26, 2006 // 15 Comments
The efficient market hypothesis contends that it is not possible to consistent beat the market on a risk-adjusted basis, as overall people are rational and all of the information available is already priced in the investment values. On the flip … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 5, 2006
Carnivales
Posted on June 26, 2006 // 1 Comment
My Money Blog is excited be included in a few carnivals this week: Carnival of Personal Finance #54 at Mighty Bargain Hunter. Carnival of Investing #28 at My Personal Finance Blog. Carnival of the Capitalists at Financial Methods The next … [Read the rest]
Last updated: May 10, 2021
Citibank E-Savings Up To 5.0% APY, Feature Review
Posted on June 26, 2006 // 22 Comments
Citibank's e-Savings Account just bumped up to a nice, round 5.00% APY. This needs to be used alongside a Citibank Checking account. To avoid monthly fees, you need to one of the following: Direct Deposit, Make two monthly bill payments, or … [Read the rest]
Last updated: February 11, 2018
Why College Is CHEAP!
Posted on June 25, 2006 // 56 Comments
Ok, I fully realize that everyone complains, and it is just how most people deal with stress. Nothing wrong with that. But I'm sick and tired of the media frenzy about college costs like it's worse than HIV or something. Books, magazine articles, … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 5, 2006
More Consumer Outrage via Jiffy Lube
Posted on June 23, 2006 // 34 Comments
Q: When is an oil/filter change not an oil/filter change? A: When you go to the Jiffy Lube featured in this video. They leave the original filter in the car! (They mark the old filter with a smiley face.) … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 19, 2012
And You Thought You Had A Hard Time Cancelling!
Posted on June 23, 2006 // 22 Comments
If you've already hard about the guy who had the worst time ever cancelling his AOL account... and recorded the entire conversation, then skip the rest of this post. Otherwise, turn down the volume in your office cubicle and watch this: … [Read the rest]
Last updated: October 5, 2006
Rates Keep Rising…
Posted on June 22, 2006 // 11 Comments
Trying to keep up with all these online banks and their rate activity could be a full-time job! So here are just a few more snippets. Emigrant Direct is now at 4.80% APY. [$10-$20 Bonus] BankUnited offers a savings account paying 5.25% APY with … [Read the rest]
Last updated: November 3, 2014
Be Careful of 0% Financing At Retail Stores Like Lowes
Posted on June 22, 2006 // 43 Comments
Most homeowners may already know this, but since I've never had to purchase a bunch of large appliances, I only noticed this recently while fawning over fancy appliances (Man, I'm getting old). When stores like Home Depot, Lowes, or Best Buy offer … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 13, 2014
Circular Money
Posted on June 20, 2006 // 8 Comments
Ah, June is in the air. That means sunshine and a whole lot of gift shopping. People are getting married or graduating from high school or college left and right. A good number of birthdays in the summer too it seems. When you have a large family, … [Read the rest]
Last updated: August 5, 2006
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