• How to Play the Dollar/Yuan Carry Trade

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 Review 2008, Part 1: Where Is The Alpha?

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Shiller vs. Siegel

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 - September 2010 ($1,067,889, +$47,223)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 Americans Invest in 401(k)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Why I'm Not A Dividend Investor

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 - April 2010 ($1,011,016, +$6,626)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 2010 ($1,122,367, +$37,499)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

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

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

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

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 2010 ($970,356, +$452)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • What Candidates are Proposing for Income Tax on Investments

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Berkshire Hathaway Completed 50-for-1 Split

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • What Is the White House Worth In the Market?

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Income Tax Law Changes in 2010

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

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

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    , : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 2010 ($1,127,273, +$4,906)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 - October/November 2010 ($1,084,868)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 2008 ($885,297, +$12,932)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

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

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 - March 2011 ($1,149,008, +$2,362)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Maximizing Stock Option Value: The Tax Consequences

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • 2008 Financial Plan: Participation Award Winner Announced

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Finally, A Million!

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    , : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 - January 2008 (Down 3.02%)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

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

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Where to Park Your Cash in 2008

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • 100 Best Companies to Work For (2009 Edition)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 - April 2008 ($872,365, +$39,068)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Magazines for Miles by Northwest WorldPerks

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

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

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Investment Plan 2009, Part 1: The Macroeconomic Assessments

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 $215 Refund

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 Review 2008: The Introduction

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 - May 2008 (Up 0.12%)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: Net Worth Growth Goal = $220,000

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 Are Credit Card Issuers Charging Merchants?

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • December 19: E*TRADE Customer Appreciation Day

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

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

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

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

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Best and Worst Performing Stock Markets of 2008

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 - April 2008 (Up 3.98%)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

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

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

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

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 - February (Down 2.78%)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 Exchange Traded Notes (ETN) Dead?

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 to Capture Tax Loss at Year-End Properly?

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 2009 ($796,679, -$11,654)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • What You Should Know About 2008 Individual Income Tax Returns

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 2010 ($984,687, +$14,331)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • 2008 Financial Goals

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • When You May Wish For A Lower Credit Score

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • National Home Price Continues Its Dive

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

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

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 3: On Expense and Closing Comments

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

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

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Maximizing the Value of Expiring Employee Stock Options

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • What's My Total Investment Cost in 2007?

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Morningstar Announced Fund Managers of the Year 2009

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Free Credit Score for Everyone

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Decade of Progress

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 - August 2010 ($1,020,665, +$34,678)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 - March 2008 ($833,298, +$5,976)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Warren Buffett's 2009 Annual Letters to Berkshire Shareholders

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

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

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 3: Spending and Tax

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Invest Like Harvard and Yale

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 A Year Is Lost

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Decade's Winners and Losers

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 2010 ($1,146,646, +$19,373)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 Will You Marry For?

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Free Stock Trades at Zecco.com

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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 - July 2010 ($985,987, +$24,773)

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year 2007

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:31:58
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . 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

  • Planning Your Meals Saves Time And Money

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:00:39
    : Home About Contact Archives In The Press Personal Finance Books Personal Finance Links Canadian Finance Carnival SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW Planning Your Meals Saves Time And Money Written by Robb Engen 0 Comments Leave a comment Finding the time to cook healthy meals while balancing a household full of activities is a real challenge for young families . One of the best budgeting tips when you’re trying to save time and get the most out of your money is to create a meal . plan Using meal planning to know what you are going to eat for dinner in advance can save you from making impulse visits to your favourite restaurant or fast food chain , as well as those last minute trips to the grocery store when your fridge is . bare Tips to Get Started Start by making a dinner list . I recommend matching

  • Countries That Still Have the Golden AAA Credit Rating

    Updated: 2011-11-07 20:37:30
    Most of us know that the U.S. AAA credit rating was downgraded earlier this year. But do you know which countries are still a part of the coveted AAA-rating club? Read on to learn why these countries are still at the top of the credit heap.

  • How To Keep Balance In An Unbalanced Relationship

    Updated: 2011-11-07 13:00:48
    Home About Contact Me Coupons MoneyNing A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money , investing , frugal living , coupons , promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom Frugal Living Investing 101 Money Management Beyond Money How To Keep Balance In An Unbalanced Relationship by Tracy 1 comment Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Take some time to think about the most significant relationships in your life . Do these relationships maintain a level of equality , or is the balance tipped in one direction not when it comes to intelligence , humor , social standing , or anything like that , but from good old-fashioned dollars and . cents Are you in a rich friend , poor friend relationship If one person in a relationship has a

  • Don’t Be Too Safe with Your Money

    Updated: 2011-11-07 10:00:00
    Home About Contact Archives In The Press Personal Finance Books Personal Finance Links Canadian Finance Carnival SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW Don’t Be Too Safe with Your Money Written by Tom Drake 2 Comments Leave a comment The first rule of investing is never lose money and in the financial environment we’ve grown accustomed to over the past four years , losing money seems to be a lot easier than making it . That may feel like the case but investing errors can be the result of being too aggressive or too . conservative One study conducted by Fidelity found that in the now called Great Recession of 2008 those who pulled their money out of their retirement funds and then reinvested it after the crisis missed out on more than 20 of growth . They took the financial hit as the market went down but

  • The Two-Week Experiment in Extreme Couponing

    Updated: 2011-11-07 00:40:50
    Ok, ok -- so we all like coupons. But some people can take couponing to the extreme, learning how to save mega-bucks on most purchases. Read on to learn about our recent experiment in "extreme couponing".

  • Reader Story: Long-Term Thinking Pays Off

    Updated: 2011-11-06 11:00:21
    This guest post from Heather Roth is part of the “reader stories” feature at Get Rich Slowly. Some stories contain general advice; others are examples of how a GRS reader achieved financial success — or failure. These stories feature folks from all levels of financial maturity and with all sorts of incomes. Heather lives and [...]

  • Canadian Finance Carnival #61

    Updated: 2011-11-06 10:00:00
    Home About Contact Archives In The Press Personal Finance Books Personal Finance Links Canadian Finance Carnival SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW Canadian Finance Carnival 61 Written by Tom Drake 2 Comments Leave a comment Budgeting Corey at 20 s Finances presents How My Gas Was Shut off Because of My Neighbor saying Paying your bill on time can keep you from having your utilities shut off , but sometimes it is unavoidable . Find out how my neighbor prevented me from having gas for days . 8221 Beating Broke at Beating Broke presents Create Your Own Layaway Plan saying While layaway was not offered in stores for years , it is making a comeback due to the current economy . You can choose to use layaway or not this year , though it is certainly a better option than financing gifts on credit cards , but

  • The GRS Garden Project: October 2011 Update

    Updated: 2011-11-05 00:00:39
    Welcome to the GRS Garden Project. Every month, my wife and I track how much time and money we spend growing food. This is the report for October 2011. (Here are the results for 2008 and the results for 2009. We rested in 2010.) This installment was written by Kris while J.D. is traveling in [...]

  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Staying Sane This Holiday Season

    Updated: 2011-11-04 20:46:14
    Between shopping for gifts, buying airfare to go home and holiday decorating, we're all ready to run away on a sleigh to the North Pole by the end of the holidays. Read on for a step-by-step guide to staying sane this holiday season.

  • The End of Subsidized Grad School Loans

    Updated: 2011-11-04 14:18:42
    Bad news for student loan borrowers: Federal loans for graduate study will no longer be subsidized. Read on to learn what this means for your pocketbook.

  • Friday Links

    Updated: 2011-11-04 09:00:58
    Home About Contact Archives In The Press Personal Finance Books Personal Finance Links Canadian Finance Carnival SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW Friday Links Written by Tom Drake 2 Comments Leave a comment This week Michael James on Money shared some amazing secrets about investing . You’ll want to read his post about The Best-Kept Secret About Successful Investing This week on Passive Income Now asked the question Why Does Everyone Want to Buy a Home Instead of Renting Million Dollar Journey this week explained Pension Basics : Selecting a Form of Pension Payout A very in-depth article that explains the pros and cons of each . form Money Smarts Blog wrote a great article that compared a Long Distance Voice Plan vs Skype With Roaming Data Plan Now that the holiday shopping season has officially

  • How Hyperbolic Discounting in Behavioral Economics Explains Your Irrational Money Choices

    Updated: 2011-11-04 00:00:17
    Home About Contact Me Coupons MoneyNing A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money , investing , frugal living , coupons , promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom Frugal Living Investing 101 Money Management Beyond Money How Hyperbolic Discounting in Behavioral Economics Explains Your Irrational Money Choices by Emily Guy Birken 5 comments Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Would you prefer a nice crisp 50 dollar in your hot little hands today , or would you prefer to receive 55 in 10 months Chances are , you chose the instant money , despite the fact that waiting would give you 10 more a rate you’d kill for from your bank’s savings . account That preference for instant gratification is human nature , but it’s also the

  • Groupon's Roller Coaster

    Updated: 2011-11-03 20:50:38
    As its initial public offering draws near, Groupon is estimated to be worth less than half its valuation from earlier this year

  • 7 Tools for Rebuilding Retirement Savings

    Updated: 2011-11-03 19:52:36
    The market's wild gyrations may be leaving you --and your retirement savings --feeling a little woozy. Check out these 7 investments that can help get your retirement savings back on track.

  • From Raw Gold to Gold Coins

    Updated: 2011-11-03 14:18:18
    How the U.S. Mint gets the raw material to make change

  • A Closer Look at Bonds

    Updated: 2011-11-03 11:00:38
    This is a guest post from Robert Brokamp of The Motley Fool. Robert is a Certified Financial Planner and the adviser for The Motley Fool’s Rule Your Retirement service. He contributes one new article to Get Rich Slowly every two weeks. In the past, I’ve illustrated some of Robert’s posts with cats. Today, I’m illustrating [...]

  • Not Everyone Needs Life Insurance

    Updated: 2011-11-03 09:00:41
    Home About Contact Archives In The Press Personal Finance Books Personal Finance Links Canadian Finance Carnival SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW Not Everyone Needs Life Insurance Written by Nelson Smith 0 Comments Leave a comment Along with emergency funds and online bank accounts life insurance is one of the most talked about topics of the whole personal finance blog-o-net , a long hyphenated word that I just made up . It seems like every 4th post is a list of the benefits of life insurance , usually with an affiliate link or two , because bloggers gotta get paid . too I can understand why everyone is so high on life insurance . Imagine you’re a 30-something guy , who lives a pretty normal life . You’re got the average 2.3 kids , along with a wife who only works part time because she’s busy taking

  • Oh! Oh! Oh! Beware of These 3 Holiday Scams

    Updated: 2011-11-03 00:06:45
    The holidays should be a time of high spirits and good cheer. Don't let these scams turn your holiday "ho, ho, ho" into an "oh, oh, oh"!

  • How to Get the Most Out of Your Medication

    Updated: 2011-11-03 00:00:05
    Home About Contact Me Coupons MoneyNing A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money , investing , frugal living , coupons , promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom Frugal Living Investing 101 Money Management Beyond Money How to Get the Most Out of Your Medication by Jamie Simmerman 12 comments Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email That’ll be 187.” I just blinked at the pharmacy technician . And you ran that through my health insurance I asked . Yep . That new medicine isn’t available in a generic yet . I mentally started running through ways to carve out an extra 200 a month in the family budget to cover my son’s new asthma medicine without upsetting our carefully planned budget . While in shock over the out of pocket price ,

  • Fee You Later: Big Banks Back Off Debit Card Fees

    Updated: 2011-11-02 20:21:00
    If you've ever felt that bi banks don't listen to the consumer, now's your chance to rejoice: Some major banks have just retracted their proposed fees on debit cards. Read on to learn what comes next.

  • How to Enjoy Happy Hour for Less

    Updated: 2011-11-02 13:43:08
    Need a drink -- but not the wallet hangover? Read on to get some money-saving alcohol tips that can put the "happy" back in happy hour.

  • Occupy Wall Street Does Halloween

    Updated: 2011-11-02 12:27:08
    The company’ bankruptcy may well mark the end of a political and investing career distinguished by aggressive risk-taking

  • 3 Ways to Get a Raise

    Updated: 2011-11-02 09:00:04
    Home About Contact Archives In The Press Personal Finance Books Personal Finance Links Canadian Finance Carnival SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW 3 Ways to Get a Raise Written by Alan Schram 1 Comment Leave a comment There’s a lot to be said about frugality . The more you can do with the money you have , the richer you will feel . A lot of frugality is easy to do feels rewarding , and gives you great benefits . But frugality can only take you so far . Eventually , there is just not enough hard cash to go around . Maybe the needs of your family have changed , or maybe you’re just sick of pinching every single penny . Sometimes , you just need to make more . money The easiest way to make more money is to simply work more . Get more shifts at work , do some overtime , or get a second job . This way is

  • Why We Read Money Tips But Never Become Rich

    Updated: 2011-11-02 00:00:44
    Home About Contact Me Coupons MoneyNing A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money , investing , frugal living , coupons , promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom Frugal Living Investing 101 Money Management Beyond Money Why We Read Money Tips But Never Become Rich by MoneyNing 25 comments Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Like you , I read many articles on the topic of personal finance . And more often than not , I come across tips on how we can save and earn more money The article will say something like do this and you will become rich . Some of these article may be from someone you trust , while others make so much sense that you want to try the tactic even if you don’t know who wrote it . Some of the articles are so

  • No Balance Transfer Fee Credit Card: Chase Slate 0% (Limited-Time Offer)

    Updated: 2011-11-01 20:55:51
    Occasionally, Get Rich Slowly will feature reviews that alert you to new product offerings that you may be interested in. While we haven’t covered a specific credit card offer in a while, this afternoon we’re alerting you to a limited-time offer that has just been released by Chase: a 0% Balance Transfer Offer with no [...]

  • Money-Saving Tools for Travelers

    Updated: 2011-11-01 17:58:20
    Frequent travel can mean frequent headaches. Read on to learn about a few tools that can help travelers save a little money, have a more comfortable trip -- or both.

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