photo © 2007 Charles Williams | more info (via: Wylio)I don’t really do product reviews, but I’ve owned my Droid X for about a year now and for the last 6 months, it’s been protected by the Motorola MB810 Droid X Rubberized Shield Hard Case Black. This case has been flawless for my needs and …
I’ve been posting my net worth for about 6 months now. In that time, I’ve seen a lot of fluctuation that seemed inconsistent with my savings goals. Either something was out of whack with my expenses or something weird was going on. The answer became fairly obvious when I looked at the trends, particularly the …
Good news! Luckily April has turned out to be a much getter month than March. My new HVAC system is working just fine, I haven’t made any retarded stock or option trades, and my wife’s health is continuing to improve. Unfortunately, there have also been no financial windfalls during this month save the fact that …
Once you hit your thirties it’s like every other week another set of friends is having a baby. For years I’ve been searching for the right present for my friends with a newborn, especially at baby showers where they have to open it in front of a crowd. I really love to give books because …
Wow, 2 Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card posts in a row. That certainly wasn't my plan, but it is clear evidence that Chase is putting some serious marketing behind this card right now. Yesterday, I got the inset mailer offering double points on grocery and gas purchases between May 1 and June 30, 2011. The best part …
I received the following mailer just recently detailing the new expanded travel benefits that come with the Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card. Those who follow my blog know I use this card almost exclusively for Marriott stays which is where the reward points can best be maximized. However, the new benefits are compelling to consider expanding …
Today I received a somewhat compelling email promoting the Lowes credit card. I say somewhat compelling because it is a pretty good deal: – No annual fee. – 5% off your Lowe’s Consumer Credit Card purchase or no interest if paid in full within six months However, the fine print provides a little more clarity. …
Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO) began trading today. I picked up 30 shares at $21.35 in my Roth IRA. I intend this to be a long-term hold. As a bit of background, Arcos is McDonald’s (MCD) largest franchisee, the Master franchiser for McDonald’s in Latin America and the brand leader in a growing market. Sales are …
Hold the phone on those 5% cashback categories for Q2 2011! We have a new entrant. This morning I received an email from FIA Card Services alerting me that my Fidelity Investment Rewards American Express Card which already offers 2% cashback on all purchase would be offering 5% back on home improvement purchases during this …
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I still really, really feel good about buying investment property right now. My searches continue to show more and more properties falling into my price range AND there are lots of price reductions. With these market conditions and the awareness that the low interest rates won’t last forever, I am certainly motivated. However, due to …
