It looks like the credit card wars are on for the summer! Citi didn’t let much time pass before rolling out their own huge sign up bonus to match the current Chase Sapphire deal. Just to keep you on your toes, we’re doing a special Free Money Monday this week. Citi is offering a $300 […]
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Merrill Edge $100 Sign Up Bonus
Posted byThis weeks Free Money Friday deal is for $100 when you open a new Merrill Edge investment account. Thanks to Keerthi for submitting this deal! How to Get Your $100 Sign Up Bonus Open a Merrill Edge Cash Management Account by August 31, 2011. Fund the account with at least $25,000 in securities or cash […]
Ask Madison: Reader Mail Volume 4
Posted byIt’s been awhile since I answered reader mail, opting instead to send personal emails when I can. However, some of the emails would probably benefit others. While I was on vacation, I skimmed through some of the recent emails; here are a couple reader questions that might be of interest to readers: Very interested in […]
One $125 Chase Coupon Code
Posted byJust like clock work every month I get a Chase coupon code in the mail. It’s good for a $125 sign up bonus when you open a Chase checking account with direct deposit. However, each month I’ve had a conflict and the offer ends up in the trash. Of course, this month is the same […]
Our asset allocation in the past was based strictly on our retirement funds that I can control at a 88/12 stock/bond asset allocation. Then I worked on adding phantom bond allocations to incorporate the net present value of our pension plans and analyzed the impact of including the same for possible social security benefits. The […]
I’m taking part in a garage sale this week. However, I don’t really know what I’m doing. I’ve never participated in a garage sale before. Partially, because I have trouble parting with stuff, but also because I’ve never had enough stuff to sell to fill an entire garage. In the past, I’ve opted to sell […]
I joined a book club this week. The club itself has nothing to do with personal finance, in fact, someone proposed a finance book for the reading list and it was quickly shot down. But in the days following our first book club meeting, I found out about a great site that will save book […]
The Overzealous Stock Market Operator
Posted byThis is a story that a reader Joe, shared with me a few years ago. With the stock market again gaining momentum, it’s a great reminder for everyone about what can happen when you ignore your time horizon and focus only on current market conditions. In your early 20’s, you never know when you will […]
Best Online Discount Broker Comparison
Posted byEach time I look at a new discount broker, the first thing I do is see how it stacks up against some of the best discount brokers I already use. With the new offer from OptionsHouse, I wanted to see how they stack up. As a benchmark, I always begin my comparison with Scottrade, an […]
New I-Bonds Rates are Attractive
Posted byI had a long discussion with my Aunt on Mother’s Day. The topic: interest rates. Specifically, the lack of interest on savings accounts right now. She was trying to figure out where to stash some of her money to get the best return, without any risk. With pitiful rates on CDs and bank accounts, it’s […]