TrueEarnings Costco American Express Credit Card Review
Sun, 03/14/10 | 7 Comments

I’ve been a Costco member for 5 years and right around the time that my wife and I started shopping there, we signed up for our primary credit card, the TrueEarnings® Card from Costco and …

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Ed McMahon Foreclosure: 9 Take-Aways
Sun, 06/8/08 | 3 Comments
Ed McMahon Foreclosure: 9 Take-Aways

Here’s Johnny! Ed McMahon Foreclosed Upon
Ed McMahon made news recently with an announcement that his home could be foreclosed on. McMahon and his wife, Pamela, are $644,000 behind on $4.8 million in mortgage loans and …

Emergency Savings Fund: Why, How Much, and Where?
Wed, 06/4/08 | 15 Comments
Emergency Savings Fund: Why, How Much, and Where?

A Comprehensive Guide to Emergency Savings
In a recent post on where to allocate your cash flow, I highlighted that step 1 should be to start an ‘emergency’ savings fund. Starting an emergency savings fund is …

Tesla Roadster: Best Car of 2008 (and it’s 100% Electric)
Fri, 05/30/08 | 12 Comments
Tesla Roadster: Best Car of 2008 (and it’s 100% Electric)

The Tesla Roadster

Now that’s an electric vehicle to be proud of. I looked into the 100% electric, zero emission Tesla Roadster a little bit more after writing my last post ‘Who Keeps Killing the Electric …

Who Keeps Killing the Electric Car?
Thu, 05/29/08 | 11 Comments
Who Keeps Killing the Electric Car?

The History of the Electric Car
This is part 4 of a multi-part series entitled Green Matters, which will focus on how reducing your environmental burden will also reduce your expenses. Part 4 is going to …

Green Matters: Why Skyrocketing Gas Prices are Good for your Finances
Mon, 05/26/08 | 2 Comments
Green Matters: Why Skyrocketing Gas Prices are Good for your Finances

The Silver Lining to High Fuel Prices
This is part 3 of a multi-part series entitled Green Matters, which will focus on how reducing your environmental burden will also reduce your expenses. Not only is it …

Where do I Put all of My Money? A Guide to Asset Allocation
Sat, 05/24/08 | 3 Comments
Where do I Put all of My Money? A Guide to Asset Allocation

Asset Allocation: Net Positive Income – a Good Problem to Have
It’s great to be ‘in the black’ with your net income, simply meaning that more money is coming in than being spent. This is different …

How is a Mutual Fund’s Share Price (NAV) Determined?
Tue, 05/13/08 | 11 Comments
How is a Mutual Fund’s Share Price (NAV) Determined?

How is a Mutual Funds Share Price Determined?
During a lunch recently, ‘Matt’, a colleague, and I were discussing investments and the topic turned to mutual funds. I proceeded to tell him a few funds that …

How to Get out of Debt: Step 2 – Debt Payoff Strategy
Wed, 05/7/08 | 13 Comments
How to Get out of Debt: Step 2 – Debt Payoff Strategy

How to Pay off Debt
Recently, we covered step 1 on how to get out of debt – stopping the bleeding, or preventing the accrual of additional new debt. Preventing added debt is essential when trying …

How to Save on Auto Insurance
Sun, 04/20/08 | 8 Comments
How to Save on Auto Insurance

Auto Insurance Savings: Rule #1
when trying to save money on auto insurance: Don’t try to take pictures from the driver seat of a passing Toyota Scion that’s styled in memory of the majestic A-Team van …

Clever Ways to Delay Instant Purchase Gratification
Thu, 04/17/08 | 13 Comments
Clever Ways to Delay Instant Purchase Gratification

Consumer Purchases are Driven by Our Emotions
When all it takes to buy something you are interested in is to plug in a number, or swipe with your hand, what’s preventing your emotions from taking over …