• How to Play the Dollar/Yuan Carry Trade

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Portfolio Review 2008, Part 1: Where Is The Alpha?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Portfolio Update - March 2008 (Down 1.37%)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Shiller vs. Siegel

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Fortune: Home Price Faces 16% Correction In Five Years

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • 2007 Net Worth Growth Goal vs. Result (and Brief Annual Income Statement)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • BofA Put an End to Overdraft Fee

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • How Americans Invest in 401(k)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Why I'm Not A Dividend Investor

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Monthly Update - April 2010 ($1,011,016, +$6,626)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Supercharge Your Frequent Flier Mileage Account by Applying for Co-Branded Credit Card

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Should I Simply Buy Chinese Money Market Fund (Instead of Stock Picking)?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Monthly Update - January 2010 ($970,356, +$452)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • What Candidates are Proposing for Income Tax on Investments

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Berkshire Hathaway Completed 50-for-1 Split

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • What Is the White House Worth In the Market?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Income Tax Law Changes in 2010

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • 110 Days on the Road, and Other Fun Travel Statistics in 2007

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    , : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Writing Option to Improve Option Value

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Monthly Update - May 2008 ($885,297, +$12,932)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Upcoming 401(k) Plan Changes: More SMAs and Self-Directed Brokerage Accounts

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • More Income = More Spending?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Maximizing Stock Option Value: The Tax Consequences

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Monthly Update - December 2007 ($895,398, +$19,549)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • 2008 Financial Plan: Participation Award Winner Announced

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Financial Plan 2008, Part 2: Investment Income

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Bye Bye 2008

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Finally, A Million!

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    , : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Portfolio Update - December 2007 (Down 0.52%)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Portfolio Update - January 2008 (Down 3.02%)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • How to Get 8% Annual Return with Zero Risk

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • American Express: Winner of 2007 J.D. Power Credit Card Satisfaction Survey

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Annual Update 2008 ($808,333)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Where to Park Your Cash in 2008

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • 100 Best Companies to Work For (2009 Edition)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Monthly Update - April 2008 ($872,365, +$39,068)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Magazines for Miles by Northwest WorldPerks

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Courtesy Overdraft: A Courtesy Service or A Profit Center?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • How Accurate Are My Predictions of 2007? Part 2: On Investment Income

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Is Prepaying January Mortgage Bill for Tax Gain a Good Idea? Myth Busted.

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Monthly Update - June 2010 ($961,214, -$4,421)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Investment Plan 2009, Part 1: The Macroeconomic Assessments

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • How Much Stock Dividend Did I Receive in 2007?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • A $215 Refund

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Portfolio Review 2008: The Introduction

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Monthly Update - January 2008 ($852,608, -$42,790)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Revealing Details of a 401(k) Plan

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Portfolio Update - May 2008 (Up 0.12%)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Financial Plan 2008: Net Worth Growth Goal = $220,000

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Fidelity Offers $7.95 Commission and Free ETF Trades

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • How Much Are Credit Card Issuers Charging Merchants?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Portfolio Update - November 2007 (Down 3.75%)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • December 19: E*TRADE Customer Appreciation Day

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • How Accurate Are My Predictions of 2007? Part 1: On Earned Income

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Monthly Update - May 2010 ($965,329, -$45,686)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • My 2008 Financial Plan? You Are Invited To Participate and Win $100

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Monthly Update - November 2007 ($875,850, -$33,806)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • The Unfamiliar Names Among The World's Five Richest People

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Best and Worst Performing Stock Markets of 2008

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Portfolio Update - April 2008 (Up 3.98%)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • 2008-2010: The Upcoming Golden Age for Investors in Low Tax Brackets

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Financial Plan 2008, Part 1: Earned Income

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • World's Richest Man: Carlos Slim Helu

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Net Worth Trend: '07-'09

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Microsoft 401(k) Plan Replaced Fidelity Overseas with A Separately Managed Account

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Christmas Gift from the Capitol Hill: the Alternative Minimum Tax Patch and Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Merry Christmas!!!

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Portfolio Update - February (Down 2.78%)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Is Exchange Traded Notes (ETN) Dead?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • How to Capture Tax Loss at Year-End Properly?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Monthly Update - January 2009 ($796,679, -$11,654)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • What You Should Know About 2008 Individual Income Tax Returns

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Monthly Update - February 2010 ($984,687, +$14,331)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • 2008 Financial Goals

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • When You May Wish For A Lower Credit Score

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • National Home Price Continues Its Dive

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • 1-Year and 10-Year Mutual Fund Performance Figures Skewed

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • How Accurate Are My Predictions of 2007? Part 3: On Expense and Closing Comments

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Postcard from China: Things That Are Considerably More Expensive Here

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Monthly Update - February 2008 ($827,321, -$25,287)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • The $1M Goal Revisited: Should I Take Risk?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Exchange Traded Notes: A Potential Rule-Breaker?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • A Price Hike from Citi and One Less Customer

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Maximizing the Value of Expiring Employee Stock Options

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • What's My Total Investment Cost in 2007?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Morningstar Announced Fund Managers of the Year 2009

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Free Credit Score for Everyone

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Decade of Progress

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Monthly Update - March 2008 ($833,298, +$5,976)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Warren Buffett's 2009 Annual Letters to Berkshire Shareholders

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Why Did I Sell All My Stock? (And Not)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Financial Plan 2008, Part 3: Spending and Tax

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Losing 37% a Year for 10 Years Straight

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Invest Like Harvard and Yale

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • How A Year Is Lost

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Decade's Winners and Losers

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • How Much Will You Marry For?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Free Stock Trades at Zecco.com

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Monthly Update - July 2010 ($985,987, +$24,773)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year 2007

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:46:06
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Are Discounts Coming for Paying in Cash?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 21:00:24
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  • Investing 101: Hidden Fees in No-Load Funds

    Updated: 2010-08-31 19:41:45
    One of the primary advantages in mutual fund investing is its simplicity compared to owning stocks -- or so some investors believe. It’s true that professional management, diversification, and the ease of reinvesting earnings, are all great advantages. But when you pick one mutual fund over another, are you sure you are getting the fund that offers the lowest fees?

  • 829 US Banks Still At Risk Says FDIC

    Updated: 2010-08-31 18:00:59
    The FDIC says that more than a tenth of banks in the United States are still at risk of failing even though the economy is showing improvement. Out of the 7,800 banks in the US, 829 were still having problems. Another 118 banks have failed already in 2010. For the first time in 38 years, [...]

  • Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Ups Pricing for Xbox Subscriptions For First Time

    Updated: 2010-08-31 17:37:58
    Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is set to raise its subscription prices for Xbox Live Gold online gaming in the United States as well as in three other countries starting November 1. Annual Gold memberships will increase from $49.99 to $59.99 and the three-month rates will rise from $19.99 to $24.99. One-month subscriptions will go up to [...]

  • Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) Makes Emails a Priority

    Updated: 2010-08-31 16:58:58
    Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) is aiming to make checking your inbox easier. The company has added a new system that allows Google users to decide which incoming email is the most important and allows the ‘good’ emails to remain at the top of the pile while the not-so-important emails stay at the bottom. The Priority Inbox [...]

  • Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) Offering Common Cents at Walmart (NYSE: WMT)

    Updated: 2010-08-31 16:31:26
    Common Cents is now on sale in aisle 5. Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE: S) will be selling its Common Cents Mobile phones in more than 1,200 Walmart (NYSE: WMT) stores around the country. Customers can now get a quality pay-as-you-go plan for cellular service without signing a long-term contract. The Common Cents Mobile brand is a pay-as-you-go [...]

  • Peer to Peer Lending Companies: P2P Lending Companies Doing Business in the U.S.

    Updated: 2010-08-31 16:12:08
    The number of peer to peer lending companies (p2p lending companies) operating in the United States has grown dramatically during the last several years and companies such as Lending Club and Prosper.com have gained a lot of media exposure and these companies are now originating tens of millions of dollars in new loan volume each [...]

  • LendingClub.com Review: A Full Review of LendingClub.com’s Peer to Peer Lending Services

    Updated: 2010-08-31 16:10:09
    Banks are cutting back on the amount of lending they are doing and borrowers are turning to peer to peer lending companies, such as LendingClub.com to get a personal loan from. Investors are also turning to LendingClub.com and Prosper.com as a new class of investment as the stock market sits in the doldrums. Here is [...]

  • Denied a Home Loan Modification? Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) Offers Alternative Mortgage Assistance Programs

    Updated: 2010-08-31 16:08:38
    As large numbers of financially strapped families are canceled from the Making Home Affordable loan trial modification programs, some begin looking for other ways to remain in their homes without having to foreclose or file bankruptcy. Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) is a mortgage servicer who has provided assistance to struggling homeowners in the form of [...]

  • Peer to Peer Lending Sites: Companies Which Operate P2P Lending Websites

    Updated: 2010-08-31 16:06:25
    The peer to peer lending industry has grown dramatically during the last couple of years and the number of peer to peer lending sites (p2p lending sites) has grown dramatically. Companies such as Prosper.com and Lending Club have gained national media exposure and now these companies are originating tens of millions of dollars in new [...]

  • For The Unbanked, a Second Chance

    Updated: 2010-08-31 15:05:58
    Surely you’ve heard that there are a lot of people in the US who don’t have a bank account. The “unbanked,” as they’re called, feature in all sorts of political arguments—about predatory lending, about personal responsibility, about the state of America’s finances.

  • Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWX) and Disney (NYSE: DIS) Expected to Make a Deal By Thursday

    Updated: 2010-08-31 14:38:28
    Both the Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWX) and Disney(NYSE: DIS) websites for consumers have published a statement regarding the progress after months of heated negotiations over money and how much Time Warner has to pay to air ESPN: “Disney and Time Warner Cable have made significant progress in our negotiations for continued distribution of ABC, Disney [...]

  • Insurance Basics: How to Save on Insurance

    Updated: 2010-08-31 12:00:32
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  • Mackerel Row

    Updated: 2010-08-31 11:15:26
    Aug. 31 -- Bloomberg's Ryan Chilcote reports on a dispute between Iceland and the U.K. over mackerel fishing quotas and the risk the row may affect the North Atlantic nation's bid to join the European Union

  • Festival Of Frugality #245 – The Exorcist Edition

    Updated: 2010-08-31 10:00:37
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  • Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPads Shipping Within 24 Hours

    Updated: 2010-08-31 01:31:43
    Do you already have an iPad? How long did you wait for it to ship after you ordered it? People ordering iPads previously had to wait several days or at times, weeks, before their iPads shipped. On an earnings call on July 20th, Apple’s COO, Tim Cook, told the media and analysts, “We’re increasing capacity [...]

  • Is It Time to Sell Your Mutual Fund?

    Updated: 2010-08-31 01:00:09
    One of the most difficult things to figure out in investing is when to sell something. The decision to switch things up can be a difficult one to make. What if you get rid of an investment, and it takes off? You’ve just lost out on big profits. Another concern is that you keep an [...]

  • Four FICO Score Myths, Busted

    Updated: 2010-08-30 22:13:10
    FICO’s entry into the mortgage market meant more press, more attention, more criticism, more work for me, and a whole lot of incorrect information being passed off as the truth.

  • Are You Sure You’re Getting A Good Deal? Mint’s Personal Finance Roundup

    Updated: 2010-08-30 18:47:07
    In our quest to make the most out of our shrinking dollars, we try to make the best financial decisions in order to stretch our budgets. But when we look closely at these decisions, we sometimes wonder if they were always sound. Do our choices really save us a few dollars more? Or are we actually burning more money when we chase those deals?

  • Finish College Without Student Loan Debt

    Updated: 2010-08-30 10:00:41
    Home About Contact In The Press Personal Finance Books Personal Finance Links Categories 10 Ways To Save Asset Allocation Banks Book Reviews Budgeting Business Career Carnival Charity Children Consumer Bargains Credit Cards Debt Economy Estate Planning ETFs Financial Advisors Financial Literacy Friday Links Frugality GIC Government HRTC Index Funds Insurance Insurance You Can Do Without Interview Investing Miscellaneous Mortgage Mutual Funds Portfolio RDSP Real Estate REIT Renovations RESP Retirement RRSP Saving Smith Manoeuvre Software Spending Stocks Taxes TFSA Top 5 Web Sites Finish College Without Student Loan Debt Written by Tom Drake 1 Comment Leave a comment Hello there If you are new here , you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this . topic With tuition prices

  • REITs Attract Yield-Hungry Investors

    Updated: 2010-08-30 05:01:00
    With yields above other asset classes, real estate investment trusts are popular again. Pros tell Businessweek.com how to spot the best REITs

  • No Funds Left: The Rising Cost of Being an NFL Fan

    Updated: 2010-08-30 01:18:59
    If you're planning to take your family to a game this season, you better save up for the experience: the pleasure will cost you hundreds of dollars. Take a look at the increasing cost of being an NFL fan in this infographic.

  • You Can Learn from Spendthrifts. Really.

    Updated: 2010-08-30 01:00:53
    Poor spendthrifts don’t get a lot of love on personal finance blogs and websites. We tsk-tsk at their irresponsibility and try to show them the joys of being prudent and frugal but maybe there are lessons that we can learn from our more free spending cousins. Of course, it’s all about balance and if the [...]

  • Schiff, Blodget, Ratigan Should Be Among Our Political Leaders

    Updated: 2010-08-29 14:31:23
    I’m not a political strategist, but it would appear that gentlemen like Blodget, Ratigan and Schiff, are not leading our country because because their ideas make way too much business sense, the popularity of letting Too Big To Fail banks and austerity measures aren’t as popular as funny money and ...This was an original post from Steadfast Finances. For more, follow me on Twitter.Schiff, Blodget, Ratigan Should Be Among Our Political Leaders

  • Reader Story: Patience and Persistence Pay Off

    Updated: 2010-08-29 12:00:56
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  • Daily Credit Monitoring For You ?

    Updated: 2010-08-28 20:07:15
    There are a lot of people refuse the services of a dally credit monitoring service for a variety of reasons. Aside from the fact that there are a lot of credit monitoring companies who have been proven to be scams, some think that a daily credit monitoring service is not really that necessary. Despite some [...]

  • I’m Not THAT J.D. Roth!

    Updated: 2010-08-28 16:00:08
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  • Beware the Points Trap: Lower Interest Rates Doesn’t Mean You’ll Save Money Over Long Term

    Updated: 2010-08-28 15:45:47
    I’m often amazed at how little the importance between the interest rate on a mortgage and the APR on a mortgage is discussed within the realm of personal finance. Basically, the interest rate is the eye candy for the home buyer and the APR is the number the lender/mortgage broker hopes ...This was an original post from Steadfast Finances. For more, follow me on Twitter.Beware the Points Trap: Lower Interest Rates Doesn’t Mean You’ll Save Money Over Long Term

  • Saving Money on Prescription Drugs

    Updated: 2010-08-28 01:00:22
    Prescription drugs are one of those items that we know are necessary, but the cost can make them a real budget buster. Some medications cost in excess of $100 each month, and for those people who take several drugs at once, the price tag quickly exceeds their ability to pay. Before you opt out of [...]

  • Why Retail Therapy Feels So Darned Good

    Updated: 2010-08-27 22:27:09
    For a nation whose economy rests on consumption, retail therapy—the notion that shopping lifts spirits—offers the ultimate double ticket: sales, combined with brief relief to the daily stressors. But, as the shopping season is upon us, will the plentiful purchasing make our time merry and bright or end up summoning our inner depressed scrooge?

  • Corporate Strategic Defaults Made Easy by NonRecourse Loans

    Updated: 2010-08-27 21:07:12
    Unless you’ve been living under a rock for 2010, strategically defaulting on your mortgage is a growing trend among Americans. Both by business owners who strategically default because “it’s good business“, but also by Joe Public homeowners who, somewhat disingenuously, have been psychologically conditioned to believe that it’s immoral to ...This was an original post from Steadfast Finances. For more, follow me on Twitter.Corporate Strategic Defaults Made Easy by NonRecourse Loans

  • 3Par Bidding War

    Updated: 2010-08-27 19:53:52
    Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Shaw Wu, an analyst at Kaufman Bros., talks about the bidding competition between Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc. for 3Par Inc. Hewlett-Packard topped Dell in the bidding for 3Par for the third time, agreeing to pay $30 a share, or $2 billion, for the data-storage provider. Wu speaks with Bloomberg's Mark Crumpton and Dominic Chu. (Source: Bloomberg)

  • Dining on a Dime: Half-Off Meals and Other Deals

    Updated: 2010-08-27 18:55:07
    Cooking at home is the best way to save cash, but it’s nice to go out sometimes, too. Check out Frugal Foodie every Friday for a selection of the latest coupons for casual and fancy fare. This week: half-priced bagels, breakfast prix fixe menus and happy hour discounts, among other deals!

  • Big Dreams, Slim Odds: The Lottery Economy

    Updated: 2010-08-27 14:54:55
    Who doesn’t dream of winning the lottery one day? Even people who don’t play probably fantacize every now and then about becoming a millionaire overnight: something few things but the lottery can help you achieve. The truth, of course, is that your odds of winning the lottery are very slim: as slim as one in [...]

  • Ask the Readers: Financial Advice for an 18-Year-Old?

    Updated: 2010-08-27 12:00:37
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  • Friday Links

    Updated: 2010-08-27 10:00:02
    Home About Contact In The Press Personal Finance Books Personal Finance Links Categories 10 Ways To Save Asset Allocation Banks Book Reviews Budgeting Business Career Carnival Charity Children Consumer Bargains Credit Cards Debt Economy Estate Planning ETFs Financial Advisors Financial Literacy Friday Links Frugality GIC Government HRTC Index Funds Insurance Insurance You Can Do Without Interview Investing Miscellaneous Mortgage Mutual Funds Portfolio RDSP Real Estate REIT Renovations RESP Retirement RRSP Saving Smith Manoeuvre Software Spending Stocks Taxes TFSA Top 5 Web Sites Friday Links Written by Tom Drake 5 Comments Leave a comment Hello there If you are new here , you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this . topic On Monday I reviewed Craig Ford’s The Secret to

  • Eight Common Reasons Why People Start a Budget

    Updated: 2010-08-27 01:00:09
    How does one get from saying, I really should start to budget to Yes, I regularly keep a budget? Like many such changes and transitions, there is a catalyst that provides the necessary motivation to start budgeting. But what was is it? The Consumer Reports Money Book says that the two most common reasons people [...]

  • Should I Save Pennies Or Give Them Away? Mint Answers

    Updated: 2010-08-26 21:58:53
    When you’re cash-strapped, you often find yourself wondering: When the cashier owes you a few pennies in change, should you bother keeping it? What is cheaper over the long run: clipping coupons or buying in bulk? Is there a way to save money without falling into the temptation of spending it? And when you do spend, how do you control impulse purchases?

  • Google Voice & Phone: Free All-In-One Communications Platform

    Updated: 2010-08-26 17:10:52
    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the Internet is the greatest disintermediation force the business world has ever seen and middlemen the world over are being eliminated. Yesterday, Google announced it has added a “you can call any phone right from Gmail” feature into it’s extremely popular free ...This was an original post from Steadfast Finances. For more, follow me on Twitter.Google Voice & Phone: Free All-In-One Communications Platform

  • When Are Credit Card Rewards Worth It?

    Updated: 2010-08-26 17:08:10
    One of the main reasons many people use credit cards is getting freebies. Free flights, concert tickets and retail discounts are just a few of the rewards promised by major credit card companies. What's less obvious, though, is how much money you must spend to get any of this stuff.

  • Canadian Retirees Abroad

    Updated: 2010-08-26 10:00:02
    Home About Contact In The Press Personal Finance Books Personal Finance Links Categories 10 Ways To Save Asset Allocation Banks Book Reviews Budgeting Business Career Carnival Charity Children Consumer Bargains Credit Cards Debt Economy Estate Planning ETFs Financial Advisors Financial Literacy Friday Links Frugality GIC Government HRTC Index Funds Insurance Insurance You Can Do Without Interview Investing Miscellaneous Mortgage Mutual Funds Portfolio RDSP Real Estate REIT Renovations RESP Retirement RRSP Saving Smith Manoeuvre Software Spending Stocks Taxes TFSA Top 5 Web Sites Canadian Retirees Abroad Written by Guest 2 Comments Leave a comment Hello there If you are new here , you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this . topic Canadian retirees are fortunate to be a

  • Homeowners Still Have Too Much (Back End) Debt to Refinance Mortgages

    Updated: 2010-08-25 14:17:19
    There are multiple reasons why real estate prices continues to fall back to Earth, but one of the most important reasons why homeowners are continuing to lose their homes and adding new short sale/REO/foreclosure properties to the market, at least in my opinion, is that homeowners debt to income ratios ...This was an original post from Steadfast Finances. For more, follow me on Twitter.Homeowners Still Have Too Much (Back End) Debt to Refinance Mortgages

  • Investing in Your Life Pays Off in the Long Term

    Updated: 2010-08-25 12:00:12
    RSS Feeds Facebook GRS Twitter Home About Archives Forum Contact : Popular Savings Account CD Rates Home Mortgage Credit Cards Insurance Get out of Debt As seen in : The Wall Street Journal , Money Magazine . High Interest Savings Accounts High Yield Money Market Accounts Highest CD Rates Best Mortgage Rates Disclaimer : All information provided at Get Rich Slowly is for informational purposes only . Rates offers from advertisers shown on this website change frequently , sometimes without notice . Visit referenced sites for current information . Per FTC guidelines , this website may be compensated by companies mentioned through advertising , affiliate programs or otherwise . Share your opinion : Take a quick poll High interest : checking , savings or CDs Learn about rewards checking

  • The Power of Progress

    Updated: 2010-08-25 10:00:50
    Home About Contact In The Press Personal Finance Books Personal Finance Links Categories 10 Ways To Save Asset Allocation Banks Book Reviews Budgeting Business Career Carnival Charity Children Consumer Bargains Credit Cards Debt Economy Estate Planning ETFs Financial Advisors Financial Literacy Friday Links Frugality GIC Government HRTC Index Funds Insurance Insurance You Can Do Without Interview Investing Miscellaneous Mortgage Mutual Funds Portfolio RDSP Real Estate REIT Renovations RESP Retirement RRSP Saving Smith Manoeuvre Software Spending Stocks Taxes TFSA Top 5 Web Sites The Power of Progress Written by Alan Schram 5 Comments Leave a comment Hello there If you are new here , you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this . topic When you are struggling against a

  • Keeping Back to School Costs Down

    Updated: 2010-08-25 01:00:22
    We’re getting close to the start of the new school year. With that comes shopping lists of school supplies, new clothes and school fees. Whether you have a child starting kindergarten or one in college, keeping back to school costs under control can be a problem. There are plenty of ads out there based on [...]

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