Archive for February, 2008

Sellers boycotting ebay? Yeah right.

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Several news outlets such as the SF Gate have been reporting on a supposed boycotting on ebay due to their price changes and other changes such as sellers being unable to leave negative feedback for buyers. I'll bet money this boycott is nonexistant. The mindset of an eBay seller is that ...

$25 bonus Revolution Money Exchange

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

This is supposedly the new competition to PayPal. There's a story about the service in USA today. Signing up does require your social security number. The $25 bonus shows up in your account immediately. You can get $10 for each friend you personally refer via e-mail. The $25 immediately showed up ...

Another rate drop at FNBODirect

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

So I recieved yet another e-mail from FNBODirect that my account is now earning 3.85% APY. Good thing I signed up for some CDs with them earlier this year. I have a 5.25% 9 month CD and a 4.35% 24 month CD. If I did the 24 month one a ...

Where the wealthy get their car detailing done.

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Tip on how to make a decent living: Cater to extremely wealthy people.

Preparing for taxes.

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

I'll admit I probably have more to file a slightly more complicated tax return than most kids in college. I've been receiving a swarm of 1099s from multiple banks and brokerages lately. I received $188.18 in total interest from various banks (ING Direct, Emigrant Direct, FNBO Direct, etc.). I probably won't ...