Would You Invest Your Money With Me Directly?

Posted by Madison on July 22nd, 2010

I know sometimes some of my ideas are a little extreme. I realize this could be one of those, but I thought it would be worth asking. Otherwise, I’ll just keep thinking about it. Forever. Literally. I’m a big fan of the Lending Club business model to eliminate the bank, (which reminds me – don’t [...]

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Do You Snoop on Your Neighbors?

Posted by Madison on July 15th, 2010

Different friends, same story. “I read it on —-.” And then you can fill in the blank with any number of social networking or other popular internet sites. You can see how much your neighbor’s house is worth in Zillow, you can see what they ate for breakfast on Facebook, and find your co-workers favorite [...]

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What Do I Need to Know About Camping?

Posted by Madison on July 8th, 2010

We’re planning a camping trip. Well, let me rephrase that, I’m planning a camping trip. Scott’s idea of vacation revolves around nice hotels, hot showers, and eating at restaurants. Apparently his parents took him camping so much as a little kid, that he’s scarred for life and never wants to do it again; however, he [...]

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June 30 Deadline for Home Buyers and 529 Bonus

Posted by Madison on June 24th, 2010

The deadline for one of my favorite deals is just around the corner. The College Advantage $25+ Sign Up Bonus ends on June 30. Be sure to read through the comments to see how to score hundreds of dollars from this deal! June 30 is also the current deadline for the tax credit for existing [...]

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Have You Sold Your House on FSBO or Flat Fee MLS?

Posted by Madison on June 17th, 2010

We had a crazy idea last week. We might sell our house and build a new one. Yes, I know, this is just one week after we almost bought a vacation home. I’ll be the first to admit, I’m a bit impulsive… ok, I’m a lot impulsive. But don’t worry, once I get an idea [...]

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