Google And The 100-Mpg Car
Posted on June 20, 2007 - Filed Under Energy Savings, Saving | Leave a Comment
Google is again breaking new ground and pushing further into uncharted territory. This time instead of dealing with search and web 2.0 apps, they are investigating plug in hybrid electric cars under the ResearchIT.org Project. Google is providing $1 million in grants and another $10 million in funding to develop plug in hybrid electric cars with the […]
Read More..>>Hedge-like Funds Reduce Risk And Offer Diversification
Posted on June 19, 2007 - Filed Under 401K, Investing, Stocks | 2 Comments
Hedge funds have been around for some time now and most with a net worth of less than seven figures can not even take a test drive. When I think of hedge funds, I envision high fees, limited access, and large returns not tied to any particular market. The biggest advantage of hedge funds is to […]
Read More..>>Maxed Out: Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders on DVD
Posted on June 19, 2007 - Filed Under Net Worth, Credit Cards, Credit Repair, Credit History, Saving, Spending | 1 Comment
The ultimate personal finance documentary was released recently on DVD, Maxed Out. This is a must see for every consumer. Take an inside look at some of the predatory tactics used by debt collectors and the credit industry in general.
Read More..>>5 Simple Ways To Avoid ATM Fees
Posted on June 17, 2007 - Filed Under Banking, Spending | Leave a Comment
ATM fees have to be one of the worst ways to spend your money. It’s pure convenience. With a little planning there is no reason to ever pay an ATM fee again. Bankrate.com lists the current average ATM as $1.64, and continually rising each year. Using out of network ATMs will often cause the user […]
Read More..>>When Will Google Apps Take On Personal Finance Software?
Posted on June 14, 2007 - Filed Under Financial Apps | 1 Comment
Google has taken huge steps to begin eliminating desktop applications with the release of Google Apps a few months ago. The Google Apps Premier Edition contains enterprise centric versions of Gmail, Google Talk instant messenger and voice calling, Google Calendar, Docs & Spreadsheets, Google Page Creator for web page design, and iGoogle Start Page.
With all that said, the […]
21 Stocks To Make You Rich
Posted on June 13, 2007 - Filed Under Investing, Stocks | 4 Comments
Yahoo Personal Finance and Kiplinger Magazine recently ran an article with one of those titles luring you to click on it and take a look: 21 Stocks To Make You Rich. Simple and direct, you have to see what they are suggesting. A panel of seven top portfolio managers name their favorite stocks. Here are the stocks (not […]
Read More..>>Price Protectr: Price Protection Guarantee App
Posted on June 12, 2007 - Filed Under Financial Apps, Home Savings, Saving, Spending | Leave a Comment
I cannot tell you how many times I have been in the store and saw the item I purchased came with a price protection guarantee. Consistently I would tell myself I will check before the guarantee expires and see if there is a better price. I never end up doing it. I just came across this new […]
Read More..>>Tips for Carrying a Credit Card Balance
Posted on June 11, 2007 - Filed Under Credit Cards, Credit Repair, Spending | 1 Comment
The first rule is to not carry a credit card balance. But let’s say for whatever reason you got yourself into a situation and now have an American average of $8000 of credit card debt. You are not alone. Six out of ten credit card users carry a balance from month to month according to Beth […]
Portrait of a Pentamillionaire
Posted on June 10, 2007 - Filed Under Net Worth, Financial Planning, Saving, Income, Stocks | Leave a Comment
SmartMoney.com recently had an article entitled, “Reaching the $5 Million Club Takes an Open Mind” in which research and marketing firm The Harrison Group paints the portrait of a pentamillionaire in today’s economy. With a net worth of $5 million you will be placed in the top 1% joining 930,000 others. 70% of these high […]
Read More..>>Geezeo Mobile Beta: Easy Access To Account Balances From Cell Phone
Posted on June 9, 2007 - Filed Under Financial Apps, Banking | 1 Comment
I am a sucker for gadgets. Having the latest electronic gadget is one of my weaknesses. As soon as I buy them I try and make it do everything it possibly can, exploiting all possible functionality. Ever since I bought the Treo 650 about a year and a half ago, I always find myself looking […]
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