Yesterday, my wife and I went to the movies. Sounds like a typical Saturday, right? Wrong. Whereas I’m a pretty big frequenter of venues such as art galleries, theatrical productions, concert music, and even independent movie theatres, I very rarely go to the mainstream cinema. VERY rarely. In fact, the last movie I watched in [...]
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So I Went to the Movies Yesterday…
Posted 11 October 2009 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Frugal living, Humor, Market | Comments Off
VISA Black Credit Card – Exclusive or Egotistic?
Posted 3 July 2009 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Credit cards, Humor | 16 Comments
To the best of my knowledge, I’m not a pretentious jerk-wad. Nor is my ego inflated by enticements of luxury and exclusivity. I’ve never owned a “Members-only” jacket, if that means anything at all. Imagine my surprise, then, when I received an invitation to apply for the exclusive Black Card from VISA, which (according to [...]
Are Savings Rates headed to ZERO?
Posted 28 February 2009 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Humor, Savings | 1 Comment
Could interest rates for savings accounts possibly be headed for zero percent? Flagstar seems to think so! As I was updating the Savings Rate Wiki this morning, I couldn’t help but gawk at Flagstar’s astonishing new rate: Zero percent! Wow! Sign me up! I have thousands of dollars in my mattress that I want to [...]
I’m a Prophet – Fed Slashes Rate to 1%
Posted 29 October 2008 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Humor, The Fed | Comments Off
Back on 30 January 2008, I made a prediction. In response to the Fed cutting the rate down to 3%, I wrote: Where will it stop? Allow me to make a (hopefully erroneous) prediction – interest rates will hit 1.0% by Summer 2009. See for yourself. Alas, I regret to say that my prediction has [...]
Dear Economy – I’m Helping!
Posted 26 September 2008 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Humor, Market | Comments Off
Dear Economy, I am sorry to hear that you have not been feeling well lately. However, I have some news that might cheer you up! Last night, my wife and I did something that we haven’t done in a long time. No, not that, you pervert. Ahem… we drove our car. Furthermore, we bought gas. [...]
Humorous Search Queries for November 2007
Posted 5 November 2007 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Humor, Uncategorized | Comments Off
This is a bit off-topic from my usual entries, but in glancing through the numerous search queries people have typed in order to find my site (this month), I stumbled upon a few rather interesting ones and thought I would share them here. 800-293-1621 After scratching my head for a few minutes, I realized this [...]
Fed Cuts Rates. Oh No, the Sky is Falling!
Posted 21 September 2007 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Banking, Humor, Savings, The Fed | Comments Off
In the past few days, we have witnessed the 50-point rate slash by the Fed and parity between the US and Canadian dollar. Now, savings interest rates have been dropping like flies. Is the sky falling? Yes. Yes it is. Run for cover now before it’s too late! Abandon all of your worthless US dollars [...]
