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I’m on a quest to find the best retirement plan to roll over my old 401(k). Since millions of other people are in this same boat, and don’t know where to turn for sound advice, I figured I would conduct the most thorough research I could — publicly — then put my money where my mouth is. At the end of my research I will literally roll over my old 401(k) worth approximately $85,000 to the best plan and company I can find!

A Bit of Background

I’m 33, have two kids under the age of three, and a wife who also has a full-time job. Because my plate is full both at home and at work, I have been desperately searching for the easiest and cheapest way to manage my passive long-term stock and bond investments. I want no hassles and no extra hidden costs.

We do a lot of shopping through Amazon.  We love the convenience of our Amazon Prime membership, and even made the decision to get an Amazon rewards card.

Amazon is a great place to save some money, easily. Amazon more or less singlehandedly gave rise to the term showrooming.

We save even more on some of our staple foods with subscribe and save — automatic delivery of the same item at set intervals. We have a few more items that we’re looking to put on that list, which could increase the discount we get on the entire order.

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Extreme Cheapskates is a “reality” television series that airs on TLC that just entered its third season. Over the last two years, the show has launched a new season in October and, as with the previous two Octobers, I’ve been asked a few questions about my take on the show.

First of all, I’m not a regular viewer of “reality” television shows – or of most television shows, for that matter. While I do watch a few series, most evenings, I’m working on personal projects or reading a book. It’s just a personal preference; many of my family and friends are avid television viewers. I just get more personal enjoyment and fulfillment out of reading a book or playing a game with friends than I get out of watching a television program most of the time.

Hurricanes and earthquakes can wreak havoc on your business, but too many owners overlook these risks.

Running a business is fraught with challenges that must be addressed on a daily basis, ranging from personnel and payroll to competition and cash flow. Most business owners recognize the need to insulate themselves from risks, both internal and external. After all, hazards abound, whether they’re the result of honest errors on the part of the business or third-party negligence. Each of these risks are usually protected against by insurance, such as business property coverage or errors and omissions insurance.

Yawns, irritability, lack of oomph. These are the tell-tale signs of sleep deprivation we're all familiar with. But studies show a shortage of slumber can have far greater — and stranger — consequences on our bodies and minds. (See also: 8 Hours? 9 Hours?

Statistically, 80 to 90 percent of you live outside of California. When you read reports of the drought in California, then, your reaction may be something like, “Bummer for those dudes. Patti, please pass the peas.” You might want to reconsider, though, because chances are this drought could affect you more than you think.

Saying the drought in California is severe is a bit like saying the Queen Mary is a nice little boat. At least one Bay Area scientist says that, based on historic tree ring data, the 2013-2014 rainfall season is on pace to be the driest since 1580 (not a typo). That’s more than 150 years before George Washington was born!

How much longer will it last? A bigger question is: Will this drought continue, and how will it affect you if it does?

The best gas credit cards enable you to take advantage of high reward rates on inevitable spending. With more than 200 million licensed drivers in the U.S. traveling on average over 13,000 miles a year, there are a lot of rewards that are going unrecognized and unredeemed.

The best credit cards for gas are actually cash back rewards cards. Each of these credit cards offer higher reward incentives for fuel purchases while providing a return on most other spending.

We obsess over it, we hoard it, we covet it, and we hate it… all at the same time. Our relationship with money is anything but simple.

Ironically, it's that same relationship that influences how much of the green stuff we'll have.