Best Deals For Wednesday 9/2/09

Published 3 years ago by Wise Bread

By Paul Michael Today's WISEBUY. POTTERY BARN KIDS LABOR DAY SALE - Up To 75% OFF! (dealnews) Pottery Barn Kids takes up to 75% off many items during its Labor Day Sale. Shipping starts at $4.95   1. FREE $10 iTunes Gift Card Just answer a few simple questions to receive your free card.   2. FREE Philips Car Charger For iPod Pay $6 s/h. […]

Should You Buy Disability Insurance?

Published 3 years ago by Generation X Finance

I occasionally receive questions from readers that ask about a number of financial issues, and a recent reader asked: “Is is smart to buy disability insurance?” Of course, without understanding someone’s complete financial situation it is impossible to give a straight “yes” or “no” answer, but I can provide some insight as to when it is a good idea to buy disability insurance. Before jumping into […]

The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Mad Men Edition

Published 3 years ago by The Simple Dollar

Recently, I dug out a copy of Mad Men: Season 1 on DVD that I’d received for a gift a long time ago and never watched. And now I’m thoroughly hooked. For once, the hype was right on. The only problem now is that season 3 is airing on television and I’ve yet to see season 2. […]

Are Most Businesses Going Green Just to Save Some Green?

Published 3 years ago by Wise Bread

By Paul Michael I heard an interesting story the other day. A radio DJ was annoyed because when he went to pick up his boarding passes from the check in counter, he was handed them without any kind of ticket wallet to keep them together. […]

On the Road to Financial Independence

Published 3 years ago by Get Rich Slowly

It’s been a long time since I wrote about the general state of my financial affairs. A few readers have written to express concern that I’ve lost my way. I haven’t. If anything, I’m more devoted to this stuff than ever. But as I wrote earlier this year, I’ve entered a different stage of money management. […]

5 Reasons to Take Another Look at DRIPs

Published 3 years ago by Consumerism Commentary

This is a guest article written by Clare, the founder of MoneyEnergy, where she writes about international dividend investing, DRIPs, and increasing your cashflow. […]

Roth IRA Account Explained

Published 3 years ago by Bargaineering

This Foundation post is dedicated to what I consider the best retirement weapon available – the Roth IRA account. The Roth IRA was championed by Senator William Roth of Delaware and created with the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, signed by President Clinton. The primary tax benefit of the Roth IRA, at least the one most lauded, is that your account’s appreciation and earnings are tax free. […]

0% Credit Card Hop Scotch: Not a Kids Game

Published 3 years ago by Five Cent Nickel

This is a guest post from Andy Jolls, a former FICO executive and founder of VideoCreditScore. If you like what you see here, please consider checking out his videos and/or subscribing to his RSS feed. A few years ago, a friend of mine was engaged in 0% credit card hopping. […]

Ten Things College Students Don't Need

Published 3 years ago by Free Money Finance

Kiplinger lists ten things college students don't need as follows: New textbooks. A high-end laptop or desktop computer. Printer. Cable TV. A car. A credit card. ATM fees. Campus health insurance. Big meal plan. Private loans. This list seems reasonable to me. […]

Our Financial House – The Footer

Published 3 years ago by No Credit Needed

Back when I was a kid, maybe 13 or 14, my Dad inherited some land from a relative.  My parents soon decided to build a house on the land.  As part of the preparation for building the house, we had to dig a footer (also know as a footing).  For those who are unfamiliar with the term, a footer is a reinforced concrete pad that sits below the foundation of a house.  Digging and pouring a footer is ha […]

Daily Links: Walking on Sunshine Edition

Published 3 years ago by Get Rich Slowly

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about my new-found love of alternate transportation, particularly walking. I wish I could convey exactly how much choosing to walk everywhere has changed my life for the better. […]

Green Living: Ways To Recycle And Buy Used

Published 3 years ago by The Digerati Life

I love buying used — the idea of getting a good deal for a gently used item that looks almost new is something I find pretty satisfying. I offer some great tips on how to live green, recycle and buy used. Used is definitely better in many instances: buy used and you buy cheap, and instead of throwing useful items away, you can resell them for some pocket money. […]

The Simple Dollar Podcast #14: Personal Finance Media

Published 3 years ago by The Simple Dollar

The fourteenth episode looks at the personal finance media. Who can you trust? […]

Consider All Options When Trying to Save Money

Published 3 years ago by Free Money Finance

Here's an interesting money-saving story that I thought you all would appreciate. A few weeks ago we took a vacation to see the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village (jointly owned attractions that are next door to each other.) As you might imagine, there are various ways you can pay to see these attractions and we went through them all. […]

Every Penny Counts Video

Published 3 years ago by Bargaineering

Josh Chan, a student at Stanford University, sent me a video he submitted to Stanford FCU’s video scholarship contest. It’s a superbly done stop-motion video that explains how saving a penny a day can yield you hundreds of dollars after only a short while. […]

Make Money Recycling: Get Paid to Recycle by 15 Websites

Published 3 years ago by Wise Bread

By Elizabeth Sanberg Tired of getting a small $7 credit (or perhaps no credit at all) for curbside recycling in your city? […]

Reminder: Check Your Medical Bills for Accuracy

Published 3 years ago by Free Money Finance

No wonder medical care is so expensive in the US -- billing extra and extravagantly seems to be the norm. That's why you ALWAYS need to check your medical bills as soon as you receive them and before you pay them. Here's another example of why from MSNBC's Red Tape Chronicles: Billing errors are common, experts say. […]

Best Deals For Tuesday 9/1/09

Published 3 years ago by Wise Bread

By Paul Michael Today's WISEBUY. TEVA Women's Clearance Sale - Up To 85% OFF! (dealnews) Teva.com knocks up to 85% off women's footwear listed in its clearance section. Shipping starts at $5.95.   1. FREE Family Feud Game For PC (download) Just click the download button. Simple as that!   2. […]

Interview for Today’s Wealth Pilgrim Radio Show

Published 3 years ago by Consumerism Commentary

At 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) today, Tuesday, September 1, I will be talking with Neal Frankle from Wealth Pilgrim and the Wealth Pilgrim Radio Show. We’ll be talking about the experiences that led me to discover personal finance and the motivation behind Consumerism Commentary. […]

Ask the Readers: What are Your Best Entertainment Tips? (A Chance to Win Tickets to a Broadway Show!)

Published 3 years ago by Wise Bread

By Linsey Knerl We have our winners! The winners of the $10 Amazon Gift Card are: Comment #30:  Involvement.Submitted by magnoliasouth  "Many times you can get in for free or at an incredible discount if you offer some volunteer work for a show. I used to be involved in the local ballet company in a major city, and I volunteered to make phone calls for donations. […]