Archive for the ‘non-paid endorsement’ Category

Another Family Vacation

Thursday, July 12th, 2007

I love cheap vacations.Furthermore, I am pretty easy to please. A vacation for me simply means that I don't have to go to work. Actually, now that I think about it, a chance to sit in my house all day with nothing to do seems like a great vacation. ...

Sprint Gets Rid of Whiny Customers

Tuesday, July 10th, 2007

Many PF bloggers and Fatwallet have gotten a lot of mileage out of complaining to Sprint, talking to their retention department and then signing up for the SERO plan. Hustler saves $15 a month by using the dropped call method. I admire his creativity, but I have my limits. ...

$50 to $150 Associated Bank Bonus

Monday, July 9th, 2007

Just discovered this bonus worth up to $150 at Associated Bank. Associated Bank is primarily located in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. You have to mention this order at the time of opening and accounts cannot be opened online. You might try to open an account with them by phone if ...

Another Vacation on the Cheap (relatively)

Friday, July 6th, 2007

Oregongirl and I love Chicago and we have made it a tradition to spend a night or two in Chicago for our anniversary each year. As many of you may know, a trip to Chitown can pack a pretty good wallop on the wallet: parking usually costs $25 per ...

American Express

Friday, July 6th, 2007

I finally broke down and applied for the Amex Business Gold card - the $250 bonus was just too tempting - and was approved. I was a little suprised since I my credit has been pretty battered lately. At last check I was down to 724 after being at 748 ...

25,000 bonus points for Amex Business Gold

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

This is a hot deal over at MyMoneyBlog right now. I'm not sure if I am going to apply. I have a business name with an EIN number, but my credit has taken a beating lately - refinanced my house, car and did a few 0% balance transfers. . . ...

Virtual Bank Bonus

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

I received my first bank bonus off a referral from Hustler for a Virtual Bank account. Now understand that Hustler is my inspiration and if you want to give him all the love, it's okay with me, but I need to mention that I also have around 90 referrals for ...

Citibank Bonus

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

I have had a number of loans from Citibank over the years and so I hope to get something back in the near future. I already have an account with Citibank, so I hope that oregongirl can qualify for this bonus that is listed at ibankdesign. Have any of you ...

Energy Saving Lightbulbs

Monday, June 18th, 2007

I thought this was a good deal from Menards:Purchase three 100 watt fluorescent light bulbs for $11.95 and get a $5 rebate.Supposedly each bulb will save approximately $9 per year in energy costs and last for seven years, but the statistics were based on leaving the lights on for 7 ...

Emigrant Direct v First National Bank of Omaha

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

I have high interest savings accounts with both Emigrant Direct and FNBO Direct. FNBO Direct has the highest interest rate at the moment: 6% APR through September 28th although ED is not too shabby at 5.05 %. I opened the Emigrant account in April through a bonus promotion at MyMoneyBlog ...