Archive for November, 2007
My Three Personal Best and Worst Financial Decisions
Over the years I’ve done a few things right and lot more that’s wrong. Here are a few of each with relation to personal finance:
Worst Decisions
1) Checking Only
For several years of my early adult life my finances were extremely simple - my girlfriend (now wife) and I only possessed a single checking account with a [...]
Humorous Search Queries for November 2007
This is a bit off-topic from my usual entries, but in glancing through the numerous search queries people have typed in order to find my site (this month), I stumbled upon a few rather interesting ones and thought I would share them here.
800-293-1621
After scratching my head for a few minutes, I realized this is the [...]
100 Free Thank You Points from Citi
Today I received a letter from Citi informing me that I could receive 100 free “Thank You” points for simply browsing their online mall. There is no custom code, so I assume it’s open to anyone who has a “Thank You” account.
So, if you have a “Thank You” account, it’s worth a shot to [...]
Fed Cuts Rate Again, and I Don’t Care
Earlier this week the Fed slashed the Funds Rate another 0.25%., which means that savings account rates nationwide will undoubtedly begin another session of racing toward absolute zero. ING Direct seems to be leading pack, as their rate just dropped down to 4.2% APY.
Guess what? I don’t care. Ever since I simplified my setup, more [...]
