Archive for January 2008

$25 Bonus – Revolution MoneyExchange (PayPal Competitor)

Posted 30 January 2008 by
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Want to earn a quick $25? Simply sign up for an account with Revolution MoneyExchange. This offer expires on 29 February 2008. What is it? Revolution MoneyExchange is a PayPal competitor with a really freakin’ long name! In a nutshell, it’s a service that allows you to send and receive money for FREE (no more [...]

Helicopter BEN Strikes Again!

Posted 30 January 2008 by
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Once again, the Fed slashed interest rates – now down to 3%. Ouch. This is BAD news for savers. Watch for interest rates to continue their plummet. I predict that ING will be one of the first to slash rates (as usual). Where/When will it stop? Let’s take a look at past rates. Here is [...]

Hurry! Lock in CD Rates While You Can!

Posted 22 January 2008 by
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I suspect you’ve heard by now that the Fed unexpectedly slashed interest rates this morning down to 3.50%. Will the rate slashing stop now? My magic 8-ball says, “outlook does not look good.” In other words, there’s no time like the present to lock in a CD. Sadly, I’m afraid that any remaining 5% savings [...]

Book Review: The Automatic Millionaire

Posted 7 January 2008 by
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While on a Christmas vacation at a family member’s house, I noticed The Automatic Millionaire (2003 – by David Bach) sitting on a shelf. I had heard of it before, so I decided to give it a read. Here are my thoughts: Some main points from the book: Make saving automatic (pay yourself first) No [...]