October 28th, 2009
This might be cool for kids. The Spend Save Bank randomly deposits coins into either the ‘Save’ or ‘Spend’ section. It’d be even better if there was a option to set what percentages you want to split between spend and save, but I guess that would be a lot more complicated than a swiveling tray. Via Gizmodo ...
October 8th, 2009
You can get the SuzeOrman.com Will & Trust Kit for free if you enter the gift code 898989 on this page. Save the resulting activation code. Retail price is is $13.50.
Based on a question-and-answer format, this online software includes the ability to create a:
Will
Revocable Trust
Financial Power of Attorney
Advanced Directive / Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
I’m not ...
October 7th, 2009
Credit Card Debt
For newer readers, I have taken money from credit cards at 0% APR and placed it into online savings accounts, bank CDs, or savings bonds that earn 4-5% interest (much less recently), and keeping the difference as profit. I even put together a series of step-by-step posts on how to make money off of credit cards in ...
October 1st, 2009
Finjan, an internet security firm, has discovered a new Trojan horse virus that steals money from your account. Your typical phishing or virus will steal your login credentials and send it to a thief, who either sells it or empties your account. This new virus, called URLZone, will steal your credentials but also steal money from your account, all the ...
September 20th, 2009
If you’ve been following my “experiment” with my Rollover IRA ETF funds, then you know it’s been doing pretty well. In fact, a friend of mine told me that he has a friend who actually followed suit and invested in the same ETF’s as me! While this scares me a little bit, I am sure he is pleased ...
September 16th, 2009

If you like searching for deals at the dollar stores, maybe it is time to take it to the next level. I recently saw a news story about the growth of sales at salvage grocery stores which take unsaleble stock from traditional stores to sell at a reduced price. I always like the idea of a bargain, so I decided ...
September 9th, 2009
As people become more comfortable with electronic banking, it is easy to see why they favor the mouse to the pen. In addition to convenience, banking online can help you quickly detect fraudulent activity. Following are ten reasons Anna Kozner, marketing coordinator and online banking fan, loves online banking and billing.
1. No late fees with automatic bill pay.
2. Reduced paper ...
September 6th, 2009
To say that I was surprised to hear about the recent pro-saving initiatives announced by President Obama today would be an understatement. In the last year, the government has been taking steps to stimulate the economy. To stimulate the economy, you need people to spend money. One of the slickest ways to do that is to reduce the incentive to ...