Wish Everybody
By Sun on Dec 31, 2006 in Others | 0 Comments
A Happy, Health, and Prosperous 2007!
Archive for December, 2006
Deal: Buy McAfee Total Protection for Free (or Make $35)
By Sun on Dec 31, 2006 in Deals | 0 Comments
CompUSA has McAfee Total Protection for $79.99. The final cost to you after $5 instant rebate and $75 mail-in-rebate (expires January 6, 2007) is $0. If you have previously purchased any McAfee or Norton product, you can get another $35 Upgrade/Competitive mail-in-rebate (expires December 31st) to make $35 easy money.
The shipping, however, is not free […]
2006 4-Week T-Bill Rates: The Complete Picture
By Sun on Dec 31, 2006 in Bond, Investing | 1 Comment
Here's a complete chart of the 4-week T-bill rates of 2006. Overall, the rates were on the rise throughout the year. It was just above 4.0% when 2006 began, gradually moved up and peaked at 5.263% on November 30th, and ended the year with a 4.742% APR, a 17.6% annual increase in rates.
The sharp […]
Deal: Staples 99 Cents Items
By Sun on Dec 30, 2006 in Deals | 0 Comments
According to Dealsea.com, Staples currently has some 99 cents items for in-store purchase only:
Avery 1" durable binders
3M 3" x 3" Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 5-pack (limit 2 per customer)
Scotch Magic tape with dispenser, 3-pack
Oriole No. 2 pencils, 12-pack
Major Accent highlighters, 6-pack
Staples writing pads, 8.5" x 11", 4-pack
Staples 6" x 9" bubble mailing envelopes, 12-pack
Write […]
Kiplinger: Eight Keys to Financial Security
By Sun on Dec 30, 2006 in Personal finance | 1 Comment
Yesterday, an article on Kiplinger suggested some steps to secure your financial future, though I don't agree with all the suggestions (especially the "pay cash for everything else").
1. Invest in yourselfYour own earning power is the most valuable asset you'll ever own, and it can't be wiped out in a market crash. Keep your earning […]
2006 Year-End Review I: Financial Moves
By Sun on Dec 29, 2006 in Review, Personal finance, About me | 13 Comments
As 2006 is winding down, it's time to look back and examine what we did, how we did this year and where we will be when 2007 begins.
In the first part of this year-end review, I summarize the moves we made in 2006 that affected us financially.
Mutual fund investments
In 2006, we continued our regular […]
