• How to Play the Dollar/Yuan Carry Trade

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Portfolio Update - March 2008 (Down 1.37%)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Shiller vs. Siegel

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • BofA Put an End to Overdraft Fee

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Monthly Update - September 2010 ($1,067,889, +$47,223)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • How Americans Invest in 401(k)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Why I'm Not A Dividend Investor

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Monthly Update - December 2010 ($1,122,367, +$37,499)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • What Candidates are Proposing for Income Tax on Investments

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Berkshire Hathaway Completed 50-for-1 Split

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • 2011 Year-End Update ($1,212,450)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • What Is the White House Worth In the Market?

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Income Tax Law Changes in 2010

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    , : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Writing Option to Improve Option Value

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Monthly Update - January 2010 ($1,127,273, +$4,906)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Monthly Update - October/November 2010 ($1,084,868)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • More Income = More Spending?

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Monthly Update - March 2011 ($1,149,008, +$2,362)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Maximizing Stock Option Value: The Tax Consequences

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • 2008 Financial Plan: Participation Award Winner Announced

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Financial Plan 2008, Part 2: Investment Income

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Bye Bye 2008

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Finally, A Million!

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    , : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Portfolio Update - December 2007 (Down 0.52%)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Portfolio Update - January 2008 (Down 3.02%)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Annual Update 2008 ($808,333)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Where to Park Your Cash in 2008

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • 100 Best Companies to Work For (2009 Edition)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Magazines for Miles by Northwest WorldPerks

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    . : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Investment Plan 2009, Part 1: The Macroeconomic Assessments

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • A $215 Refund

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Portfolio Review 2008: The Introduction

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Portfolio Update - May 2008 (Up 0.12%)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Fidelity Offers $7.95 Commission and Free ETF Trades

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • How Much Are Credit Card Issuers Charging Merchants?

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • December 19: E*TRADE Customer Appreciation Day

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Best and Worst Performing Stock Markets of 2008

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Portfolio Update - April 2008 (Up 3.98%)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Financial Plan 2008, Part 1: Earned Income

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • World's Richest Man: Carlos Slim Helu

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Net Worth Trend: '07-'09

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Merry Christmas!!!

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Portfolio Update - February (Down 2.78%)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Is Exchange Traded Notes (ETN) Dead?

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • What You Should Know About 2008 Individual Income Tax Returns

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • 2008 Financial Goals

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • When You May Wish For A Lower Credit Score

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • National Home Price Continues Its Dive

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • A Price Hike from Citi and One Less Customer

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Maximizing the Value of Expiring Employee Stock Options

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • What's My Total Investment Cost in 2007?

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Morningstar Announced Fund Managers of the Year 2009

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Free Credit Score for Everyone

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Decade of Progress

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Warren Buffett's 2009 Annual Letters to Berkshire Shareholders

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Financial Plan 2008, Part 3: Spending and Tax

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Losing 37% a Year for 10 Years Straight

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Invest Like Harvard and Yale

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • How A Year Is Lost

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Decade's Winners and Losers

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Monthly Update - February 2010 ($1,146,646, +$19,373)

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • How Much Will You Marry For?

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

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

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year 2007

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:40:55
    : My Personal Finance Journey Personal finance observation , musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 2020 with at least 3 . million Home About The Journey Is 1M Enough Beyond Financial Independence Disclaimer 2008 09 Results 2008 Goals 2007 Results 2007 Goals 2006 Goals 2006 Results 2005 Goals 2005 Results 2004 Goals 2004 Results Net Worth February 10 984,687, 14,331 January 10 970,356, 452 End of 2009 969,905, 259,662 in 2009 End of 2008 710,243, 185,155 in 2008 End of 2007 895,398, 264,167 in 2007 End of 2006 631,251, 230,704 in 2006 End of 2005 400,548, 205,026 in 2005 End of 2004 195,522, 62,938 in 2004 End of 2003 132,584, 53,617 in 2003 Best Online Banking 1.40 APY from CapitalOne InterestPlus Online Savings Account 1.10 APY with no minimal balance only

  • Don’t Look For Financial Escape In Your Timmy’s Cup

    Updated: 2013-01-31 10:00:00
    Home About Contact Archives In The Press Personal Finance Links Blog Carnival HQ Don†t Look For Financial Escape In Your Timmy†s Cup Written by Guest 0 Comments If you find yourself at the Tim Horton†s counter and can†t pay until you roll up the rim to win you might need help with your finances.  In fact , you have just been treated to a double-whammy – two signs that you are not the best manager of your own . budget First , if you cannot afford a coffee at Timmy†s , you really are down to your last dollar and that alone tells us that you could use some help better balancing your budget and managing your debt . load Second , if you view “roll up the rim to win” , or any other form of contest or lottery , as a cornerstone of your personal finance plan , your grasp on

  • How to Plan Meals (And Save Over $5,000 a Year!)

    Updated: 2013-01-30 18:25:23
    Spontaneity isn’t such a desirable a trait when dinner is on the line. Being ill-prepared adds to your food bills. Without a plan, you’re more likely to dine out. Or you’ll buy more groceries than you need (“Do we have X ingredient at home?”) and at full price rather than on sale. “It’s overwhelming to [...]

  • What to Do When Your Cell Phone Contract Is Up

    Updated: 2013-01-30 13:00:20
    Home About Contact Me Coupons MoneyNing A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money , investing , frugal living , coupons , promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom Frugal Living Investing 101 Money Management Beyond Money What to Do When Your Cell Phone Contract Is Up by AJ Pettersen 1 comment Tweet Email Tweet Email My cell phone has recently started to act up . There are a number of things malfunctioning , which is making me think about getting a new one . I’m nearing the end of my two-year contract under my parent’s plan so I’ll soon be eligible for an upgrade and a renewed contract . Finding a cell phone that will last me for the duration of the plan is my first priority . My current provider has poor service in my home

  • 10 Questions About Currency Investing: An Interview with John R. Baur

    Updated: 2013-01-29 20:09:29
    John R. Baur is vice president at Eaton Vance Management and portfolio manager of the Diversified Currency Income Fund (EZIIX). Why should individuals invest in a currency mutual fund? BAUR: People are concerned about the future of the US dollar and about the Fed’s overly expansive monetary policy. One way to benefit from that is [...]

  • Should You Rely on “Target” Funds for Your Retirement?

    Updated: 2013-01-29 13:00:12
    Home About Contact Me Coupons MoneyNing A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money , investing , frugal living , coupons , promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom Frugal Living Investing 101 Money Management Beyond Money Should You Rely on Target” Funds for Your Retirement by Miranda Marquit 2 comments Tweet Email Tweet Email In recent years , a set it and forget it” approach to long-term investing has become increasingly popular . One of the ways this trend manifests itself is through target date” retirement . funds Target date funds are designed to automatically adjust as you get closer to retirement . age Your asset allocation is shifted from an emphasis on stocks to an emphasis on bonds as you approach your target date

  • Mike Michalowicz, ex-Toilet Paper Entrepreneur

    Updated: 2013-01-29 11:00:42
    , Home Deposits Savings Account CD Rates Featured Savings Accounts 0.90 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.90$ 0.85 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.85$ 0.80 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.80$ Featured CDrates Accounts 1.00 APY Minimum to earn APY 1.00$ 0.99 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.99$ Mortgage Credit Cards 0 Balance Transfer Special Promotions Cash Back Rewards Airmiles Points Student Gas Rewards Small Business Low Interest 0 APR Offers Bad Credit OK Top Picks by Category Featured Banks American Express Citi Bank Discover Bank View All Insurance Guide To Money Featured Topics : Plan Protect Save Spend Invest Live Retire Forums More Categories Submit your Story Archives Press About Contact Disclaimer : All information provided at Get Rich Slowly is for informational purposes only . Rates offers from

  • 6 Tax Audit Triggers to Avoid

    Updated: 2013-01-28 22:38:38
    Despite the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 passed in January, the government is still tasked with how to cut spending and reduce the deficit. As a result, Certified Public Accountant David Wolfson, a partner in the accounting and consulting firm Schulman Lobel Wolfson Zand Abruzzo Katzen & Blackman LLP, predicts that the Internal Revenue [...]

  • The Best and Worst 401k Plan Fees in the Nation

    Updated: 2013-01-28 21:59:18
    Home About Contact Me Coupons MoneyNing A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money , investing , frugal living , coupons , promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom Frugal Living Investing 101 Money Management Beyond Money The Best and Worst 401k Plan Fees in the Nation by MoneyNing 1 comment Tweet Email Tweet Email Would you pay hundreds of thousands of dollars if you could get the same or better product for pennies on the dollar Probably not . Unfortunately , that’s exactly what people are doing with their 401k plans . The management fees these plans charge sound very innocuous . How much does 1 percent really add up to The answer is more than you . think Future Advisor was kind enough to prepare this infographic for us

  • Can I Dispute Negative Information On My Credit Report Even If It’s Correct?

    Updated: 2013-01-28 17:33:23
    I received the following question from a Minter via the Mint.com Facebook page: Question: “John, I just got all of my credit reports for free and there are some items that are old, accurate, and just downright bad. I’d love to get rid of them. The materials that came with the credit reports make it [...]

  • Try High Intensity Exercise to Lower Your Health Care Costs

    Updated: 2013-01-28 13:00:12
    Home About Contact Me Coupons MoneyNing A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money , investing , frugal living , coupons , promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom Frugal Living Investing 101 Money Management Beyond Money Try High Intensity Exercise to Lower Your Health Care Costs by Vincent King 2 comments Tweet Email Tweet Email Last week , we discussed using food to reduce the cost of health care But there’s something else we must do that will also help you keep those costs . down . Exercising Being healthy isn’t only about food it’s also about using food as . fuel We sit more than ever , and this constant sentience is slowly killing us . Exercising is one way to combat our sedentary lives and stay healthy , which will

  • Party philosophy: When to spend big on fiestas

    Updated: 2013-01-28 11:00:25
    : Home Deposits Savings Account CD Rates Featured Savings Accounts 0.90 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.90$ 0.85 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.85$ 0.80 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.80$ Featured CDrates Accounts 1.00 APY Minimum to earn APY 1.00$ 0.99 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.99$ Mortgage Credit Cards 0 Balance Transfer Special Promotions Cash Back Rewards Airmiles Points Student Gas Rewards Small Business Low Interest 0 APR Offers Bad Credit OK Top Picks by Category Featured Banks American Express Citi Bank Discover Bank View All Insurance Guide To Money Featured Topics : Plan Protect Save Spend Invest Live Retire Forums More Categories Submit your Story Archives Press About Contact Disclaimer : All information provided at Get Rich Slowly is for informational purposes only . Rates offers from

  • Is Your Portfolio Truly Diverse?

    Updated: 2013-01-28 10:00:00
    : Home About Contact Archives In The Press Personal Finance Links Blog Carnival HQ Is Your Portfolio Truly Diverse Written by Tom Drake 1 Comment Many of us understand that we are supposed to have diversity in our portfolios After all , portfolio diversity is one of the basic tenets of successful long-term investing . However , diversity goes beyond just having stocks and bonds in your portfolio . There are other measures of diversity as well . Here are some things to keep in mind as you build a diverse : portfolio Asset Class The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of portfolio diversity is often asset class . These are broad categories of assets , including cash , stocks , bonds , real estate , commodities , currencies , and other classifications . At its most basic , your

  • 9 Things Every New Graduate Must Buy

    Updated: 2013-01-27 11:00:29
    As you transition from the college campus to the working world, it is inevitable that you would need to spend some money on necessary items. Rather than think of what it is costing you, consider it an investment for your career and your future. Here are nine things that any new graduate like you must buy to be a professional and advance your career. Don't get these confused with items you shouldn't buy.

  • Reader Stories: Starting to see financial fitness muscle!

    Updated: 2013-01-27 11:00:12
    : Home Deposits Savings Account CD Rates Featured Savings Accounts 0.90 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.90$ 0.85 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.85$ 0.80 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.80$ Featured CDrates Accounts 1.00 APY Minimum to earn APY 1.00$ 0.99 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.99$ Mortgage Credit Cards 0 Balance Transfer Special Promotions Cash Back Rewards Airmiles Points Student Gas Rewards Small Business Low Interest 0 APR Offers Bad Credit OK Top Picks by Category Featured Banks American Express Citi Bank Discover Bank View All Insurance Guide To Money Featured Topics : Plan Protect Save Spend Invest Live Retire Forums More Categories Submit your Story Archives Press About Contact Disclaimer : All information provided at Get Rich Slowly is for informational purposes only . Rates offers from

  • 8 reasons you should throw away your cash-back credit card if you love to travel

    Updated: 2013-01-26 11:00:26
    Home Deposits Savings Account CD Rates Featured Savings Accounts 0.90 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.90$ 0.85 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.85$ 0.80 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.80$ Featured CDrates Accounts 1.00 APY Minimum to earn APY 1.00$ 0.99 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.99$ Mortgage Credit Cards 0 Balance Transfer Special Promotions Cash Back Rewards Airmiles Points Student Gas Rewards Small Business Low Interest 0 APR Offers Bad Credit OK Top Picks by Category Featured Banks American Express Citi Bank Discover Bank View All Insurance Guide To Money Featured Topics : Plan Protect Save Spend Invest Live Retire Forums More Categories Submit your Story Archives Press About Contact Disclaimer : All information provided at Get Rich Slowly is for informational purposes only . Rates offers from

  • Simple Ways to Lower the Cost of Raising a Child

    Updated: 2013-01-25 19:45:29
    If you have kids, they’re probably a source of pride, joy and inspiration in your life. They’re also expensive. In fact, Forbes estimates that it costs an average of $235,000 to raise a child today. And that’s before college tuition. Yikes! If you want to soften that six-figure blow, try one of these simple adjustments [...]

  • The Mint.com Money Boo Boos Sweepstakes Wrap-Up: Week 3

    Updated: 2013-01-25 18:27:26
    We are closing in on the final week of the Mint.com Money Boo Boos Sweepstakes and with approximately 100,000 financial goals set so far, January has been a whirlwind of a goal-setting, money-saving, get-your-finances-back-on-track kind of month. In the past three weeks, 9 lucky Minters have each won a $500 prize — just for setting a goal [...]

  • 7 Signs You are Living Beyond Your Means

    Updated: 2013-01-25 16:39:27
    Whether you consider yourself to be financially responsible, or you always seem to come up short on cash, there are a few key indicators that may indicate you are living beyond your means—and being aware of them can save you loads of money woes in times of a cash emergency. You couldn’t live without your [...]

  • How to Reduce the Costs of Your Child’s Extracurricular Activities

    Updated: 2013-01-25 13:00:45
    Home About Contact Me Coupons MoneyNing A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money , investing , frugal living , coupons , promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom Frugal Living Investing 101 Money Management Beyond Money How to Reduce the Costs of Your Child’s Extracurricular Activities by Emily Guy Birken 5 comments Tweet Email Tweet Email Extracurricular activities used to be the domain of the child . prodigies Little ones who were training for the Olympics or the children’s orchestra were the only kids you saw going to gymnastics or violin lessons after school . For the rest of the kid population , doing homework and riding bikes was more than enough . activity Times have certainly changed , with younger and younger

  • Ask the Readers: Is credit monitoring worth the money?

    Updated: 2013-01-25 11:00:11
    : Home Deposits Savings Account CD Rates Featured Savings Accounts 0.90 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.90$ 0.85 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.85$ 0.80 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.80$ Featured CDrates Accounts 1.00 APY Minimum to earn APY 1.00$ 0.99 APY Minimum to earn APY 0.99$ Mortgage Credit Cards 0 Balance Transfer Special Promotions Cash Back Rewards Airmiles Points Student Gas Rewards Small Business Low Interest 0 APR Offers Bad Credit OK Top Picks by Category Featured Banks American Express Citi Bank Discover Bank View All Insurance Guide To Money Featured Topics : Plan Protect Save Spend Invest Live Retire Forums More Categories Submit your Story Archives Press About Contact Disclaimer : All information provided at Get Rich Slowly is for informational purposes only . Rates offers from

  • Friday Links

    Updated: 2013-01-25 10:00:13
    Home About Contact Archives In The Press Personal Finance Links Blog Carnival HQ Friday Links Written by Tom Drake 0 Comments This week the Million Dollar Journey revealed The Optimal RRSP TFSA Contribution   Is it what you’ve been contributing The Canadian Capitalist shared some advice this week with their post on how Group RESP Plans are Loaded with . Fees When it comes to your finances , Retire Happy asks , What’s Your Financial Motivator If you’ve been looking at your investment portfolio lately , you’ll enjoy this post by the Canadian Couch Potato that answers the question , Does a 60 40 Portfolio Still Make Sense This week the Financial Highway listed 5 Tips for Improving Your Credit in 2013.  You might be surprised how easy it . is Many more people are changing jobs midlife

  • 4 Apps That Will Save You Money in 2013

    Updated: 2013-01-24 13:00:33
    Home About Contact Me Coupons MoneyNing A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money , investing , frugal living , coupons , promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom Frugal Living Investing 101 Money Management Beyond Money 4 Apps That Will Save You Money in 2013 by Jamie Simmerman 6 comments Tweet Email Tweet Email I saw an Amish man using an iPhone in a McDonald’s parking lot the other day . You know the digital age has a hold on our society when it penetrates to the Old Order Amish living in my community . Now , he’ll probably lose that phone when his Bishop hears about it , but he sure looked like he was having fun while it . lasted I’m thankful every day that I wasn’t born Amish and that I’m fortunate enough to have a few

Current Feed Items | Previous Months Items

Dec 2012 | Nov 2012 | Oct 2012 | Sep 2012 | Aug 2012 | Jul 2012