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HSBC Direct, GMAC Bank at 4.80% APY

Posted on June 20, 2006 // 9 Comments

HBSC Direct is now back up to 4.80% APY, joining GMAC Bank. … [Read the rest]

Last updated: October 10, 2011

Fidelity Freedom 2040 Fund: A Closer Look

Posted on June 19, 2006 // 16 Comments

When I started my first 401k about three years ago, I was boggled by the fund choices given to me. I ended up picking the Fidelity Freedom 2040 Fund (FFFFX), probably for the reason most people do - it looked simple and had tons of funds with great … [Read the rest]

Last updated: February 9, 2017

Investing Carnivals

Posted on June 19, 2006 // Leave a Comment

The 26th and 27th editions of the Carnival of Investing are up! Next week it's being held at My Personal Finance Blog. Thanks for everyone who has volunteered to host future editions, I will line those up this week. … [Read the rest]

Last updated: April 8, 2017

Fidelity 401k Decisions

Posted on June 18, 2006 // 12 Comments

So while we were gone the details were announced for my wife's 401k. It appears that there is a 1.5% flat contribution (regardless of how much you contribute) instead of the match that was mentioned previously, and also some sort of … [Read the rest]

Last updated: August 5, 2006

Thanks Dad

Posted on June 18, 2006 // 2 Comments

While also teaching me the same things as my mom, my dad specifically illustrated how doing hard work every single day, over time, can add up to great achievements in life. Always work towards your goals. … [Read the rest]

Last updated: August 5, 2006

China Pictures

Posted on June 17, 2006 // 21 Comments

I'm back! Heavily jetlagged and with a mountain of snail mail and e-mail to sort through, of course the first thing I must do is upload my digital pictures. Here are a few I thought were worthy of sharing: Scorpions and other critters on a … [Read the rest]

Last updated: August 5, 2006

Life Insurance In Airports?

Posted on June 17, 2006 // 14 Comments

Did you know that they sell life insurance at the Taiwan airport? Big honking booths too. And people are buying it! Talk about preying on people's fears. Especially considering that you're much more likely to have died on your way to the airport … [Read the rest]

Last updated: August 5, 2006

More Musings from Guilin, China

Posted on June 9, 2006 // 14 Comments

Whew. I'm on my first guided tour and I don't like it. I feel like sheep. Baaa. Back to independent travel from now on. My wife and I (more her than me) couldn't handle any more Chinese food, so we went to... Kentucky Fried Chicken! It is … [Read the rest]

Last updated: August 5, 2006

Discover Miles Card Now Offering 12,000 Bonus Miles

Posted on June 9, 2006 // 6 Comments

I've mentioned the Discover Miles Card before, but the bonus has now been increased from 5,000 miles after the first purchase to 12,000 miles (1,000 for each month with a purchase). It still offers 0% APR for 12 months on both purchases and balance … [Read the rest]

Last updated: January 31, 2012

Random China Ramblings

Posted on June 8, 2006 // 25 Comments

For a communist country, Beijing sure has a lot of SUVs, Audis, BMWs, and other luxury vehicles. The official federal vehicles seems to be black Audi A6s. New shiny luxury condominiums rise directly next to concrete slums. There are also a large … [Read the rest]

Last updated: August 5, 2006

MyMoneyBlog Highlights

Posted on June 5, 2006 // 3 Comments

I want to also remind recent visitors that I have a category called Best of MyMoneyBlog which is a condensed version of past posts. I meant to do another highlight reel of recent happenings on this blog before leaving on my trip, but I spent that … [Read the rest]

Last updated: October 15, 2011

Bought Some Bridgeway, Selling Individual Stocks

Posted on June 4, 2006 // 8 Comments

As a follow-up to my post Researching Bridgeway Funds and BRSIX, I went ahead and opened an account with Bridgeway and bought $2,000 of BRSIX. I chose Bridgeway over other Micro-Cap alternatives for a variety of reasons. First, after looking at … [Read the rest]

Last updated: August 5, 2006