Archive for January, 2008

$25 Bonus - Revolution MoneyExchange (PayPal Competitor)

Want to earn a quick $25? Simply sign up for an account with Revolution MoneyExchange. This offer expires on 29 February 2008.
What is it? Revolution MoneyExchange is a PayPal competitor with a really freakin’ long name! In a nutshell, it’s a service that allows you to send and receive money for FREE (no more PayPal [...]


Helicopter BEN Strikes Again!

Once again, the Fed slashed interest rates - now down to 3%. Ouch.
This is BAD news for savers. Watch for interest rates to continue their plummet. I predict that ING will be one of the first to slash rates (as usual).
Where/When will it stop? Let’s take a look at past rates. Here is a link [...]


Hurry! Lock in CD Rates While You Can!

I suspect you’ve heard by now that the Fed unexpectedly slashed interest rates this morning down to 3.50%. Will the rate slashing stop now? My magic 8-ball says, “outlook does not look good.”
In other words, there’s no time like the present to lock in a CD. Sadly, I’m afraid that any remaining 5% [...]


Book Review: The Automatic Millionaire

While on a Christmas vacation at a family member’s house, I noticed The Automatic Millionaire (2003 - by David Bach) sitting on a shelf. I had heard of it before, so I decided to give it a read. Here are my thoughts:
Some main points from the book:

Make saving automatic (pay yourself first)
No budgets necessary
Eliminate wasteful [...]