• How to Play the Dollar/Yuan Carry Trade

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Portfolio Update - March 2008 (Down 1.37%)

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Shiller vs. Siegel

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • BofA Put an End to Overdraft Fee

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • How Americans Invest in 401(k)

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Why I'm Not A Dividend Investor

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • What Candidates are Proposing for Income Tax on Investments

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Berkshire Hathaway Completed 50-for-1 Split

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • What Is the White House Worth In the Market?

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Income Tax Law Changes in 2010

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    , : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Writing Option to Improve Option Value

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • More Income = More Spending?

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Maximizing Stock Option Value: The Tax Consequences

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • 2008 Financial Plan: Participation Award Winner Announced

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Financial Plan 2008, Part 2: Investment Income

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Bye Bye 2008

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Finally, A Million!

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    , : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Portfolio Update - December 2007 (Down 0.52%)

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Portfolio Update - January 2008 (Down 3.02%)

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • How to Get 8% Annual Return with Zero Risk

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Annual Update 2008 ($808,333)

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Where to Park Your Cash in 2008

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • 100 Best Companies to Work For (2009 Edition)

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Magazines for Miles by Northwest WorldPerks

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Investment Plan 2009, Part 1: The Macroeconomic Assessments

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • How Much Stock Dividend Did I Receive in 2007?

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • A $215 Refund

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Portfolio Review 2008: The Introduction

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Portfolio Update - May 2008 (Up 0.12%)

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Fidelity Offers $7.95 Commission and Free ETF Trades

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • How Much Are Credit Card Issuers Charging Merchants?

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Portfolio Update - November 2007 (Down 3.75%)

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • December 19: E*TRADE Customer Appreciation Day

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Best and Worst Performing Stock Markets of 2008

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Portfolio Update - April 2008 (Up 3.98%)

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Financial Plan 2008, Part 1: Earned Income

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • World's Richest Man: Carlos Slim Helu

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Net Worth Trend: '07-'09

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Merry Christmas!!!

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Portfolio Update - February (Down 2.78%)

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Is Exchange Traded Notes (ETN) Dead?

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • What You Should Know About 2008 Individual Income Tax Returns

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • 2008 Financial Goals

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • When You May Wish For A Lower Credit Score

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • National Home Price Continues Its Dive

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Exchange Traded Notes: A Potential Rule-Breaker?

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • A Price Hike from Citi and One Less Customer

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Maximizing the Value of Expiring Employee Stock Options

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • What's My Total Investment Cost in 2007?

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Morningstar Announced Fund Managers of the Year 2009

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Free Credit Score for Everyone

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Decade of Progress

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Monthly Update - August 2010 ($1,020,665, +$34,678)

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Warren Buffett's 2009 Annual Letters to Berkshire Shareholders

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Financial Plan 2008, Part 3: Spending and Tax

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Losing 37% a Year for 10 Years Straight

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Invest Like Harvard and Yale

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • How A Year Is Lost

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Decade's Winners and Losers

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • How Much Will You Marry For?

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Free Stock Trades at Zecco.com

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

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

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year 2007

    Updated: 2010-09-30 20:10:43
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least 1 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only from

  • What Futurists Can Teach Us About Personal Finance

    Updated: 2010-09-30 19:19:14
    Futurists include scientists and inventors who make predicting the future (including the future of the human race) their life's work. Through their inventions and technical writing, these forward thinkers peer centuries into the future and attempt to tell us all what lies ahead long before it arrives.

  • HSBC Seeks U.S. Customers With More Than $100,000 in Assets

    Updated: 2010-09-30 19:14:04
    HSBC Holdings Plc, Europe’s largest bank, plans to more than double the number of its U.S. premier banking customers to 1 million by 2013, said Andy Ireland, head of the American wealth unit.

  • Mattel’s (NYSE: MAT) Fisher-Price Announces Recall of 10 Million Toys

    Updated: 2010-09-30 16:07:10
    Fisher-Price is a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. and one of the largest manufacturer’s of infant and pre-school toys in the world. According to a press release made available on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website, Fisher-Price announced a voluntary recall of over 10 million units to include the Trikes tricycle line. The recall announced [...]

  • Mozy Mac: A Great Solution for Mac Online Backup

    Updated: 2010-09-30 15:00:26
    Windows users have a wide variety of online backup services to choose from, but if you’re a Mac user, you don’t necessarily have as many options. Fortunately for those that use Apple products, Mozy has a great solution to back-up your data, Mozy Mac, which offers the same great online back-up solution that’s available on [...]

  • Audible.com Free Download: Get a Free Audio Book from Audible.com.

    Updated: 2010-09-30 15:00:17
    Audible.com is currently offering a free download of an audio book to any user that signs up for a one-month free trial subscription. If you’ve never used Audible.com before, consider getting an Audible.com free download audiobook to try out the service. If you are not familiar with Audible.com, it’s a service which provides downloadable audiobooks [...]

  • How to Use a Commitment Contract to Change Your Habits

    Updated: 2010-09-30 12:00:39
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  • How To Avoid Personal Financial Disaster: These 22 Tips

    Updated: 2010-09-30 10:00:25
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  • Coffee’s Place In The Global Economy

    Updated: 2010-09-30 03:26:24
    We don't technically need coffee to survive (though many would argue just the opposite), this popular pick-me-up fuels not only our daily energy levels, but the global economy as well.

  • 5 Customer Complaint Videos That Should Have Gone Viral

    Updated: 2010-09-30 01:30:06
    A day’s worth of videos are uploaded to YouTube every minute. Not all of it goes viral, but some of it should. Take this batch of customer-service videos. They’re edgy, often clever and they reveal a lot about the state of service in this country today.

  • Mint Slideshow: Hyperinflation

    Updated: 2010-09-29 18:36:43
    In this slideshow, we've compiled thirteen hyperinflation currencies that feature anywhere from six to 14 zeroes (that is, from a couple hudred thousand to a trillion).

  • Investment Decisions on Single Variable Analysis is Foolish

    Updated: 2010-09-29 15:56:49
    Here’s a great example of faulty one to one, single variable logic: U.S. commercial real estate yields are near the highest level relative to Treasury bonds on record, a signal to some investors it’s time to buy property. – Bloomberg News Simplistic single variable analysis, while it presents a neat and tidy ...

  • A Crash Course in Financial Freedom

    Updated: 2010-09-29 12:00:31
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  • eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) works to improve website accessibility to the visually impaired

    Updated: 2010-09-29 02:33:21
    At the National Federation of the Blind, a small group of technical analysts work with websites and gadgets to test how easy they can be used by the blind. The online auction website, eBay which is used by millions, was one of the more recent websites to be examined. The advocacy group for the blind [...]

  • Emerging-Market Debt Funds Gain Allure

    Updated: 2010-09-29 02:01:00
    Yield-hungry investors are increasingly turning to funds and ETFs featuring the government debt of emerging countries

  • Farmers Markets, Fall Edition: Healthy, Tasty, Budget-Friendly

    Updated: 2010-09-29 01:11:48
    The sheer quantity of fall produce -- it is the harvest season, after all -- drops prices as supermarkets and local farmers compete to have you buying from them. In addition to getting a good price, home cooks benefit from the fact that in-season vegetables and fruits are at their prime, flavor-wise. Even simple, fast preparations turn out amazing.

  • Crowd Accelerated Innovation: YouTube Accelerating Evolution of Ideas

    Updated: 2010-09-29 00:28:41
    A fascinating discussion on how the educational ability and sharability of web based video is driving innovation. To paraphrase Chris Anderson of TED Talks: YouTube, and video sharing in general, operates much like a meritocracy in that people talk about it, comment on it, vote you up, blog about you, etc. However, ...

  • A Credit Union Bailout: What Does It Mean For Consumers?

    Updated: 2010-09-28 23:21:32
    In case you haven't heard, three credit unions got into a bit of trouble last week. Well, a lot. They had to be bailed out. Credit unions have been sort of rediscovered by consumers lately, with their lack of "gotcha" fees and product features and historically sturdier lending standards that helped them survive the crisis that many banks didn't. So we won't be surprised to hear that the statement above alarms you and you probably have questions.

  • `Freakanomics' Filmmakers

    Updated: 2010-09-28 21:48:07
    Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Producer Chad Troutwine and co-director Heidi Ewing talk with Bloomberg's Melissa Long about their "Freakanomics" film. (Source: Bloomberg)

  • Investing 101: Defining Your Risk Tolerance

    Updated: 2010-09-28 19:08:32
    Anyone who tells you what investments to buy without knowing anything about you is giving you poor advice. A responsible way to decide what investments and strategies are best, is to start by deciding whether you’re willing to take big risks for the chance at big profits, or would prefer a safe and sure approach for lower potential reward.

  • Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) at the top of the list for poor HAMP performance

    Updated: 2010-09-28 17:40:26
    According to data released recently by the government, Bank of America is standing out amongst the largest mortgage servicers for their unusually poor performance under the Obama administration’s Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). Eight of the largest mortgage servicers have offered an alternative mortgage modification to 44.5 percent of the homeowners that had canceled HAMP [...]

  • Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announces launch of “Kindle for the Web”

    Updated: 2010-09-28 17:34:32
    Amazon’s e-book strategy seems to be based on two things. The first is that you buy once and can then read anywhere (thanks to the much pushed Kindle apps). The second consists of pushing the Kindle and the Kindle version of books as much as they possibly can. The newly announced “Kindle for the Web” [...]

  • Mozy.com Free: Get Free Online Backup with Mozy.com

    Updated: 2010-09-28 15:00:57
    If you want to make sure that your files and documents are backed up, but don’t want to pay a monthly free for the privilege, consider getting started with Mozy by taking advantage of Mozy.com Free, which provides 2GB of free online back-up services to anyone that signs up for the service. Before you jump [...]

  • How to Get an Audible.com Free Trial and a Free Audio Book

    Updated: 2010-09-28 15:00:14
    If you’re interested in audiobooks, consider taking advantage of the Audible.com Free Trial in which new users can get a one-month free trial and one free audio book from Audible.com. If you are not familiar with Audible.com, it’s a service which provides downloadable audiobooks to its customers which can be played on the computer, some [...]

  • 5 Habits of Highly-Effective Credit Card Users

    Updated: 2010-09-28 12:00:21
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  • Introducing Money Index

    Updated: 2010-09-28 10:00:52
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  • Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) one of U.S. technology companies to end ban on recruiting workers from competitors

    Updated: 2010-09-28 02:46:51
    Apple and Google were among the six companies that have agreed to end practices that limited the recruiting and hiring of one another’s employees. The six companies involved include: Apple, Google, Adobe Systems Inc., Intel Corp., Walt Disney Co.’s Pixar animation unit, and Intuit Inc. The U.S. Justice Department said that these companies have halted [...]

  • Are You Brave Enough To Put Your Cash In Bonds?

    Updated: 2010-09-28 01:01:36
    Low interest rates drive investors a little mad. We divide our money into two buckets—the cash and the portfolio—and then we get jittery if the cash doesn’t seem to be bringing us regular gifts in the form of sweet, buttery interest payments.

  • 5 Tax Breaks for Year End Tax Planning in 2010

    Updated: 2010-09-28 01:00:15
    One of the best things you can do for your tax efficiency is to take advantage of tax breaks at the end of the year. Before 2010 closes out, it is a good idea to consider your eligibility for the following five tax breaks: 1. Green Home Improvement Credit You can get a tax credit [...]

  • How to Swap Gift Cards

    Updated: 2010-09-27 22:31:24
    These sites buy unused gift cards for a portion of the face value, then resell them to consumers at a discount of 3% to 30%, depending the merchant. Buy one of these gift cards, and you can use the full face value of the card and combine (or “stack”) that savings with other store coupons or sales.

  • 6 Coupon Myths Debunked

    Updated: 2010-09-27 20:44:24
    The average coupon user in America is college educated and at least 24 years of age. With more people tuning to coupons to help lower their grocery bill, there still remains a certain stigma when it comes to coupons. Let's bust the top six myths about coupons.

  • Sorry Stockpickers: Market Psychology Trumps Fundamentals

    Updated: 2010-09-27 19:05:50
    One of the major themes that retail investors seem to miss, but seasoned investors/traders understand, is that that market psychology almost always trumps fundamentals. In other words, your research can spit out the best stock, commodity, bond, etc., that the world has ever known, but if Wall Street thinks your ...

  • Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) Reevaluating Loan Modification for Hispanic Customers

    Updated: 2010-09-27 17:37:45
    A former employee of Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) has spoken out about concerns the bank did not properly assist Spanish-speaking customers during mortgage loan modification procedures. The employee speaking out now works for a real estate agent. Part of her responsibilities relates to short sales for homeowners who have loans through Bank of America. [...]

  • I Should Have Bought An Index Fund

    Updated: 2010-09-27 10:00:23
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  • Live Like You Won the Lottery

    Updated: 2010-09-27 01:00:07
    Describing what you’d do if you won the lottery is always a fun topic of discussion. Most people have a fairly good idea of their wish list if tens or hundreds of millions of dollars just fell in their lap one day. Most of us won’t win the lottery, but that’s no reason to deny [...]

  • Reader Story: How I Purchased Private Health Insurance

    Updated: 2010-09-26 12:00:47
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  • Canadian Finance Carnival #3

    Updated: 2010-09-26 10:00:05
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  • Greenspan on the Expiration of Bush Tax Cuts

    Updated: 2010-09-25 18:45:38
    One of the strange things about contemporary American politics is that we currently have a society who wants change in our government, will vote for any Joe Schmo who promises to enact anything resembling change, but won’t budge when it comes to changing the policies (e.g. monetary benefits) currently in ...

  • How One GRS Reader Saved Over $1,000 on Airfare

    Updated: 2010-09-25 12:00:55
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  • Dying Without A Will

    Updated: 2010-09-25 10:00:40
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  • Shipping for Less – Saving Money Year Round and During the Holidays

    Updated: 2010-09-25 01:00:58
    Whether you are shipping presents you bought for the holidays or sending packages year round, the costs involved can appear astronomical. There are ways to shave some of your costs, but it will generally involve a bit more planning on your part. Holiday Time Shipping Strategies Sometimes it seems as though the holidays arrive earlier [...]

  • Visualizing the ‘Great Reset’ in Consumer Credit

    Updated: 2010-09-24 17:21:08
    An excellent “back of the napkin” graphic by Carl Richards of BehaviorGap.com by illustrating how life seemingly changed for the better with the introduction of cheap consumer credit, and more than likely, how life is going to revert back to the old normal without access to all that leverage. Carl is ...

  • Ask the Readers: Help! I’m Overwhelmed! How Do I Get Started?

    Updated: 2010-09-24 12:00:54
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  • Friday Links

    Updated: 2010-09-24 10:00:23
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  • How Much Do You Need to Retire? [Infographic]

    Updated: 2010-09-24 01:00:28
    Okay. We know you don’t need $12 million to retire, but how much do you need? Have you ever wondered about this but don’t know how to go about it? Here is some help that the folks at GoBankingRates help put together. The first chart assumes that you will be withdrawing $100,000 every year in [...]

  • Treasury Department to Help Under-Banked Citizens at Tax Time

    Updated: 2010-09-24 00:00:27
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