Money Blue Book - Archives
January 2009 (3)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 05: Review Of HSBC Direct High Yield Online Savings Account Bank
- 04: Review Of FNBO Direct High Yield Savings Account
- 01: My Stock Market and Real Estate Predictions For Year 2009
December 2008 (9)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: The MonaVie Acai Berry Super Fruit Juice - Mona Vie Scam?
- 27: Review Of E*Trade Bank High Interest Savings and Checking Accounts
- 26: Review Of EverBank Online Savings and High Interest Checking Accounts
- 24: New Credit Card Rules and Regulations - The Good and The Bad
- 19: December 2008 - Net Worth Update and Personal Finance Status
- 18: Reviews Of The Best Capital One Credit Cards and Offers
- 09: Reviews Of The Best Discover Credit Cards and Offers
- 04: Reviews Of The Best Advanta Business Credit Cards and Offers
- 01: Tips For Buying, Giving, and Using Discount Gift Cards
November 2008 (5)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 21: November 2008 - Net Worth Update and Personal Finance Status
- 20: Credit Card Offers For People With Bad Credit Or Poor Credit History
- 17: Funding A New Bank Account With A Reward Credit Card For Arbitrage
- 06: The Best Reward Credit Cards and 0% Offers For Christmas Shopping
- 04: My Vote Does Not Matter Because I Do Not Live In A Swing State
October 2008 (8)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 29: How To Calculate and Track Your Net Worth
- 23: October 2008 - Net Worth Update and Personal Finance Status
- 20: How To Build A CD Ladder and Get The Highest Interest Rate
- 16: New FDIC Insured Limit Covers Bank Deposits Up To $250,000
- 13: How To Become A Millionaire and Get Rich In 10 Steps
- 07: The Top Online Banks For High Interest Savings and Checking
- 03: Where Is The Safest Place To Save Or Invest Your Money?
- 01: List Of The Best Credit Card Rewards Programs
September 2008 (5)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 29: Where Are The 12 Month 0% No Balance Transfer Fee Credit Card Offers?
- 22: The Best Chase Credit Card Offers and Rewards
- 18: How To Apply For An American Express Black Centurion Card
- 03: 0% Balance Transfer Credit Card Offers
- 01: The Best Gas Rebate Credit Cards
August 2008 (5)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 26: Streamline Your Finances and Make Your Life Easier By Not Hoarding
- 18: Buying A New Laptop Computer And Getting Rid Of Sony VAIO Bloatware
- 14: Battling Blogger Burn Out and Lack Of Blog Posting Frequency
- 07: Stop Writing Checks and Start Banking Online To Avoid Identity Theft
- 03: Review Of The Balance Transfer For Life Offer From Discover Card
July 2008 (12)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: Outsourcing Call Center Jobs To India Leads To Bad Customer Service
- 28: Save Money By Eating Out At Local College Town Area Restaurants
- 24: Is My FDIC Insured Checking Or Savings Account Safe If My Bank Fails?
- 21: How To Kill Roaches And Get Rid Of A Home Cockroach Infestation
- 17: How To Get A Free Roller Coaster Photo At Six Flags or Disney World
- 16: The Best Credit Card Rewards For Google Ads and Search Advertising
- 14: Review Of Payday Cash Advance Loans and Online Lenders
- 11: How To Create and Generate Valid Credit Card Numbers
- 09: My Not-So-Stimulating Economic Stimulus Payment Has Finally Arrived
- 07: What Is My Credit Score and How Is My FICO Calculated?
- 03: Best Locations To Find Free Wireless Internet Access (WiFi Hotspots)
- 01: How To Chase High Interest Rates On Savings Accounts and Manage Them
June 2008 (14)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 29: How To File For Unemployment Insurance Benefits
- 28: Money Blue Book Weekend Roundup - 6
- 27: Countrywide Visa Rewards Credit Card Offers 2% Cashback On Everything
- 25: Paying By Credit Card At the Gas Pump and Refusing To Use Cash
- 24: Sometimes Shopping Online Isn’t Worth The Inconvenience Or Hassle
- 20: The Future Demise and End Of Newspapers and Print Media
- 19: My List Of The Top 5 Most Overrated Careers and Jobs
- 18: Do Credit Cards and Stocks Make Up Your Emergency Fund Savings?
- 14: Why College Students Should Apply For Student Credit Cards
- 12: Major Causes Of Vehicle Breakdowns - Broken Alternators For Example
- 10: Dealing With A Car Breakdown and Paying Rip Off Repair Shop Prices
- 08: Even Celebrities Can Fall On Hard Times And Face Home Foreclosure
- 06: Internet Service Is More Important To Me Than Phone or Cable TV
- 03: New Citibank $200 and $150 Promotion Codes For New Customers
May 2008 (16)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: I Purposely Drive In Heavy Rain To Get A Free Car Wash
- 29: How To Maximize Your Free Citi Thank You Network Credit Card Rewards
- 27: Find Great Bargains With eBay Auction Typos and Spelling Mistakes
- 26: Memorial Day 2008 - Support Our Military Troops and Veterans
- 24: How Long Does A Bankruptcy Filing Stay On Your Credit Report?
- 21: The Capital One Card Lab - Make And Customize Your Own Credit Card
- 19: How To Make Money With Paid Online Surveys and Avoid Internet Scams
- 17: A Healthy Meal Option For Guys Who Can’t Cook - Boca Veggie Burgers
- 14: How To Apply For An Instant Approval Credit Card
- 11: Explaining Why Financially Independent Men Rarely Call Their Mothers
- 10: Money Blue Book Weekend Roundup - 5
- 10: Warren Buffett’s Single Most Important Piece Of Advice For Stock Market Investors
- 08: Nigerian 419 Scams and Spam Emails Are Funny But They Make Me Paranoid
- 06: The Best Airline Miles Credit Card Offers For Frequent Flyers
- 03: “Parking Wars” Reinforces Why I Dislike Tow Truck Drivers
- 01: How To Make Money From Balance Transfer Credit Cards
April 2008 (24)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 29: Get A Free Extended Warranty By Purchasing With A Credit Card
- 27: Use Low Interest Lifetime Balance Transfers To Pay Off Credit Card Debt
- 24: How To Beat High Gas Prices and Save Money At The Gas Pump
- 23: One Great Potential Benefit Of Higher Gas Prices - Less Traffic
- 21: Blogging And Working As A Temporary Contract Employee Go Well Together
- 20: Arguments For And Against Carrying Multiple Reward Credit Cards
- 19: Saving Money and Drinking To My Health With Free Coffee and Tea
- 18: How To Get A Free Laptop or Plasma TV Through Gift Reward Websites
- 16: ING Direct Referral Links For New Savings Account Bonuses
- 15: File A Form 1040X To Correct A Past Federal Tax Return Mistake
- 14: Free Coin Counting At CoinStar Machines and Participating Banks
- 12: Money Blue Book Weekend Roundup - 4
- 11: The 6 Best Credit Cards According To CNN Money
- 10: Filing An Income Tax Return Extension Will Delay Your Tax Rebate Check
- 10: Always Pay By Credit Card To Protect Against Airline Bankruptcy Loss
- 08: U-Haul Truck Rentals Suck But They Are The Cheapest Around
- 07: Bank of America Free Money Promotions For New Accounts
- 06: Citibank Free Money Promotion Offer Codes For New Bank Accounts
- 05: How To Get Your Free FICO Credit Score And Avoid Fake Credit Offers
- 04: The Best 0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards
- 04: The Best Credit Card Offers and Free Money Rewards
- 04: My Powerseller Guide To Making Money From eBay Wholesale Products
- 03: Working At Home To Build Passive Blog Income And Giving Up Full Time Job Pay
- 02: Adjusted Gross Income and Modified Adjusted Gross Income
March 2008 (24)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: Traditional and Roth IRA Contribution Limits and Income Phase Outs
- 30: Applying For A Business Credit Card With A SSN, And Without An EIN
- 28: How To Cheaply Repair Auto Window Glass With Used Junkyard Parts
- 27: Are eBay Sellers Required To Pay Income Tax On Sales?
- 26: The IRS Economic Stimulus Notice Letter Is A Waste Of Taxpayer Money
- 25: The Best Grocery Credit Cards To Save Money At The Supermarket
- 24: Why I Think XM Sirius Satellite Radio Service Is A Waste Of Money
- 23: Easter Sunday Musings About The Rich Man, The Camel, And The Needle
- 20: The Difference Between Legal Tax Avoidance and Illegal Tax Evasion
- 18: The Economic Stimulus Payment Schedule As Announced By The IRS
- 17: CNBC’s Jim Cramer Advises Investors - “Bear Stearns Is Fine, Don’t Be Silly”
- 16: How to Avoid A Major 0% Balance Transfer Credit Card Mistake
- 14: How To Value Your Clothing Donations and Get A Tax Deduction
- 13: Pursuing The Slowly Fading and Elusive American Dream of Home Ownership
- 12: Making Fun Of Late Night Infomercials Using Hotties With Assets To Sell Get Rich Schemes
- 10: The Best Business Credit Card Offers For Your Small Business
- 08: Money Blue Book Weekend Roundup - 3
- 08: List Of Credit Card Foreign Currency Transaction Fees
- 07: Are Credit Card Rewards and Cash Rebates Considered Taxable Income?
- 06: Searching For Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About Your Tax Rebate Check
- 05: Positive Comments About Living In A Litigious American Society Obsessed With Filing Lawsuits
- 04: Buying A Gift Card Is Like Giving The Issuing Company A Free Loan
- 03: ShareBuilder Promo Codes - Bonus Offers And More For New Accounts
- 01: Piggy Backing On My Neighbor’s Wi-Fi Connection To Get Free Wireless Internet
February 2008 (22)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 29: How To Get Free Stuff By Using Drug Store Rebates (CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens)
- 28: The Best Gas Credit Card Rewards and Offers
- 27: How To Open A Roth IRA Account And Which Broker To Use
- 25: Visit The Amusement Park During Off Peak Times And Use A Discount Code To Get Your Money’s Worth
- 23: 10 Common Expenses To Avoid If You Want To Really Save Money
- 22: The Best 0% APR Purchase Credit Card Offers (With Balance Transfers)
- 20: A Review Of Popular House Flipping and Home Hunting Television Shows
- 19: The Millionaire Matchmaker Show - Revealing Traditional Stereotypes About Men, Women, Money, And Love
- 17: Money Blue Book Weekend Roundup - 2
- 16: Freebies - 10
- 15: Redeeming Citi ThankYou Points For Great Gift Card Rewards
- 14: Happy Valentine’s Day - Melting Pot Memories Are Expensive But Worth It
- 13: Buying Flowers on Valentine’s Day - Choosing Between A Local Florist Or Ordering Online
- 12: Breaking Down The Details Of The 2008 Economic Stimulus Plan and Your Tax Rebate Check
- 11: Dishing Out Feedback About eBay’s New Pricing Structure and Policy Changes
- 08: Airline Credit Card Promotions That Offer Free Frequent Flyer Miles
- 07: Save Money By Using Free Public Library Services
- 06: Will Verizon Wireless Please Stop Harassing Me To Renew My Cell Phone Contract
- 04: Diversions - Super Bowl Half Time Shows Need To Feature Better Music
- 04: Buy Discount Gift Cards With Reward Credit Cards And Save Money
- 02: If You Truly Invest For The Long Term, Then Stop Checking Your Stock Prices All The Time
- 01: Top 6 Reasons And Considerations Why Your Home Isn’t Selling, And Ways You Can Improve
January 2008 (27)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: Paying $4,000 For Super Bowl Tickets May Be Crazy, But Possibly Worth The Memories That Will Last A Lifetime
- 29: 0% Balance Transfer Credit Card Offers
- 27: Buy Pet Food In Bulk Online To Save Money
- 26: Money Blue Book Weekend Roundup - 1
- 25: High Yield Savings Account Update - January 25, 2008
- 25: Looking Forward To Receiving and Not Spending My Economic Stimulus Rebate Check
- 24: File Sharing and Downloading Music - Fun and Free But Beware of The RIAA
- 23: Choosing To File My Own Taxes Rather Than Hiring An Accountant To Do It For Me
- 22: Join and Participate In Hotel Rewards Programs To Earn Free Hotel Stays
- 21: The Best Cash Back Credit Card - If I Could Only Pick Just One
- 20: Home Seller’s Pain Is My Gain As A Renter - Taking Advantage Of The Mortgage Crisis
- 18: Save Money On Heating Costs - Sacrificing A Bit Of Comfort For Frugality
- 17: Ways To Protect Your Home From Burglars And Break Ins When You Are Away
- 15: The Best Online High Yield Savings Accounts
- 14: I Remember Breaking Past The $10,000 Savings Mark
- 13: Use Credit Card Rebates To Help Pay Off Your Home Mortgage Loan Principal
- 11: The Perils and Pitfalls Of Switching To Automatic Bill Payment
- 10: Musings About Careers And What Would Be My Dream Job
- 09: Is My Money Or Broker Account Safe If E-Trade Fails And Goes Bankrupt?
- 08: Invest In Gold As A Hedge Against Inflation, Recession, and The Weakening Dollar
- 07: How To Avoid A Major Cause Of Bankruptcy By Getting Basic Health Insurance Coverage
- 06: My Super Sweet 16 - Messing Up and Spoiling Kids For The Next Generation
- 05: Freebies - 9
- 04: Gift Card Purchase Fees Are A Waste Of Money - We Need To Start Using Chinese Red Envelopes
- 03: My Complete Financial Net Worth and Progress Summary for 2007 - A Good Start, But Still Ways To Go
- 02: Cheap and Affordable Ways To Create A Virtual Office For Your Small Home Business
- 01: Happy New Year - My 2008 Market Predictions and Financial Plans
December 2007 (26)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: Deadline Approaching To Use Up Your Flexible Spending Account - Use It Or Lose It
- 30: Stocks Losing Money? Last Chance To Take Advantage Of Year-End Tax Selling for 2007
- 29: Be Careful Not To Exceed 6 ACH Transfers On Your Savings Account Per Month
- 28: Going To The Movie Theater To Watch A Movie Is Starting To Get Too Expensive
- 27: Reviews Of The Best Online Discount Brokers
- 25: Merry Christmas 2007! - Remembering My Favorite Presents Received From Past To Present
- 23: I Wish I Could Make Money From Fantasy Football and Other Fun Hobbies
- 21: My Experience With Lasik Eye Surgery - Thoughts About Laser Vision Correction - Is It Worth The Cost and Risks?
- 20: Avoid The Greatest Investing Pitfall - Don’t Trade On Emotion Or Gut Feelings Alone
- 19: Back Up Plan For Those Dependent On the Internet For Financial Organization When The Internet Or Electricity Goes Out
- 18: Tips and Advice On How To Raise and Improve Your FICO Credit Score
- 17: How To Spot A Fake Lacoste Polo Shirt and Other Pirated Clothing
- 16: The Best Cash Back Credit Card Rewards
- 15: Depositing a Business Check Into a Personal Bank Account
- 14: Gift Cards Are Not Particularly Thoughtful, But They Are Convenient and Great Presents For Some
- 13: Sometimes Saving Money Isn’t Worth The Extra Time and Effort
- 12: Four Basic Steps To Jump Start Your Financial Future
- 11: Rent Or Buy - Why I’ve Decided To Rent Rather Than Buy a House For Now
- 10: Top 5 Easy Ways To Save Money That Anyone Can Do
- 09: The Best Student Credit Card Rewards and Offers
- 08: Freebies - 8
- 07: How To Find a Great Apartment Rental and Get Cash Back
- 06: Personal Finance Blogging Is A Time Consuming But Rewarding Part Time Job
- 03: Would You Live a Happier and More Financially Rewarding Life If You Never Have Kids?
- 02: What’s the Point of Signing Your Credit Card Receipt Anymore?
- 01: Make Very Affordable International Phone Calls With InternetCalls.com
November 2007 (29)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: Drinking Bottled Water - Is the Extra Convenience Worth The Cost?
- 29: Don’t Buy Things You Don’t Really Need For The Prestige Factor - Save The Money Instead
- 28: Get Organized and More Efficient By Going Paperless
- 27: Current Glut Of Homes Will Drive Housing Prices Lower
- 26: Online Shopping On Cyber Monday
- 25: How To Make Free Or Cheap International Phone Calls Through VOIP
- 24: Spoofed IRS Letter Attempts To Steal Social Security and Credit Card Information
- 23: Make Money By Letting Scientists Experiment On You
- 22: Here’s To Keeping Your Priorities Straight - Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
- 20: Remember To Keep Your Holiday Shopping Spree Under Control
- 19: Black Friday Is Back and Shoppers Are Going Bonkers
- 18: Freebies - 7
- 17: Life Takes Visa and So Should You - Why You Should Always Use Credit or Debit Cards
- 16: Increase Your Citibank Card Limit Automatically Without a Hard Credit Pull
- 15: Would You Give Up Your Right To Vote For A Million Dollars?
- 14: How To Save Money When You Take the Subway To Work
- 13: How I Got Scammed By a Seller On Alibaba
- 12: Personal Finance Bloggers Are Very Obsessed About Stats and Numbers
- 11: Millionaires In the Making
- 10: Blogging As a Business and Registering a Trade Name
- 09: Freebies - 6
- 08: Because of Dollar Cost Averaging, I Am Happy When My Stock Investment Portfolio Goes Down
- 07: People Will Do You Favors When You Are Friendly and Nice
- 06: To New Investors, Stay Away From Message Boards!
- 05: Tips On Buying Sports Tickets Using eBay and Other Online Sources
- 04: 0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards (No Fee)
- 03: The Best Restaurant Credit Cards Offering Cash Back and Rewards
- 02: Freebies - 5
- 01: Is There Anything Wrong With Taking Full Advantage of a Generous Return Policy?
October 2007 (32)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: Basic Steps To Find the Best Prices When Shopping Online
- 30: How To Avoid Speed Traps, And Not Get Pulled Over For Speeding
- 29: Clothing Shopping For Bargain Hunters Like Me
- 28: Stay Away From Department Store Credit Cards
- 27: I’ve Given Up On Having A Paid Costco Membership
- 26: Life Comes At You Fast - Be Organized and Financially Prepared
- 25: My Favorite Travel Websites To Search For Airfare and Hotels
- 24: How To Buy On Ebay And Get the Best Deal
- 23: Difference Between Frugality and Cheapness
- 22: Female Bosses and the Queen Bee Syndrome
- 21: How To Maximize Your Paid Survey Chances and Perks
- 20: My Website is Slower Than a Speeding Turtle
- 19: How To Get Your Free Annual Credit Report
- 19: Review - Trading Eminis With Trading Concepts Inc.
- 18: Thinking of Getting Back Into Credit Card Arbitrage
- 17: How to Profit From China’s Growth and Asia’s Emerging Market Boom
- 16: Showdown Between Fox Business Network and CNBC
- 15: Freebies - 4
- 14: The Power of Compound Interest
- 13: Ask Companies For Coupons and Save Money
- 12: Good News For Vulture Investors - The Real Estate Market Continues to Crumble
- 11: 7 Random Things About Me
- 10: Prevent Your Frequent Flyer Miles From Expiring
- 09: Cell Phone Only - Save Money By Ditching the Land Line Phone
- 08: No Rush To Pay Off My Student Loans
- 07: Selling Consumer Electronics on eBay - It’s All About the Accessories
- 06: Get Paid To Read Spam Through MyPoints
- 05: I Hate My Website Host Provider and I’m Switching Soon
- 04: I Don’t Understand Why Some People Avoid Free Money
- 03: Thinking of Having a Baby? Reserve That Domain Name Before It’s Too Late
- 02: Zecco Adds Minimum Balance Requirement and Reduces Number of Free Trades
- 01: Get Cash Back When You Shop Online
September 2007 (30)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: GrandCentral - One Free Phone Number For Life
- 29: NetBank Shuts Down But Customers Are Protected By FDIC
- 28: Password and Security Concerns Regarding Usage of Yodlee
- 27: Yodlee Account Aggregation and Fidelity Full View
- 26: Halo 3 - Is the Video Game Industry Getting Bigger Than the Movie Industry?
- 25: The 3,000 Mile Oil Change Myth - Save Your Money
- 24: Freebies - 3
- 23: MySurvey - Pays You To Answer Surveys
- 22: Review - Free Stock Trades With Zecco
- 21: Get a Higher Interest Rate for The Idle Cash In Your Brokerage Account
- 20: The National Association of Realtors’ Wacky Predictions
- 19: My Not So Diversified High Rate of Return Portfolio
- 18: Difference Between Soft Credit Check and Hard Credit Check
- 17: Writing An Ebay Wholesale Guide
- 16: The Federal Funds Futures Market Is Predicting a Rate Cut
- 15: Blog Disclaimer Writing and The Reason For Having One
- 14: Bank of America Raises ATM Fee
- 13: I’ve Been Receiving A Lot of Investment Spam
- 12: TripRewards Fall Promotion - $25 Gift Card or 500 Bonus Miles
- 11: Earn Frequent Flyer Miles With E-Miles
- 10: Free Equifax Credit Monitoring Alerts Through PayPal
- 09: Avoid Speeding Tickets - Easy and Obvious Way to Save Money
- 08: AGLOCO To Announce Revenue Sharing Agreement
- 07: Why You Should Wait Before Buying That New Gadget
- 06: Carnival of Everything Finance
- 05: Amex Starwood Preferred - The Best Travel Rewards Credit Card
- 04: Freebies - 2
- 03: I Feel Lucky - Winning A Gift Card
- 02: I Won the Lottery! Hooray!
- 01: Hello World - Part 2
August 2007 (27)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: Trading Hours For Dollars
- 30: The Tipping Guilt Trip
- 29: Diversions - Miss Teen USA Contestant From South Carolina Tells It Like It Is
- 28: Demand Quality Service and Save Money
- 27: Freebies - 1
- 26: Pinecone Research - Hard to Register, But Get $5 for Each Survey!
- 25: Get a Free or Cheap DVD Rental At RedBox
- 24: Redeeming Citi Thank You Points for Free Flights
- 23: Save Money - Be A Vegetarian Part Time
- 22: Be Careful, Financial Planners Are Salespeople Too
- 21: Employee and Student Discounts For Your Cell Phone Service
- 20: Fidelity Brokerage - Frequent Flier Miles and Cash Offers For New Customers
- 19: CBS is Nuts and the Return of Jericho
- 18: NetBank - $235 Potential Offer For New Customers
- 17: My Favorite Reward Credit Cards - Maximize Your Money
- 16: The Stock Market - What Goes Down Must Come Up
- 15: Frequently Asked Questions About Paid Online Surveys
- 14: Book Review: Rich Dad Poor Dad
- 13: Ebates Offering Sign Up Bonus
- 12: Citibank - $100 for Opening a Citibank Ultimate Savings Account
- 11: Get Paid to Surf the Web With AGLOCO
- 10: Finding Ways To Make Some Fun Money When I’m Bored
- 09: Deciding On the Direction For This Blog
- 08: Even A Personal Finance Blog Requires Computer Knowledge
- 07: Problems With My Web Host Provider
- 06: Maintaining My Privacy and Identity
- 05: Hello World!
