Archive for January, 2007

Places to Buy Tax Software

Posted by Sun on January 29, 2007 (5) Comment

Here's a list of places to purchase tax preparation software I found on the internet. There are promotions from time to time, but the best deal right now seems to be from Staples. 
Staples.com

TaxCut Premium Federal+State: $29.99

Get $10 Staples Gift Check
Get Microsoft Money Deluxe 2007 free after $40 mail-in-rebate

TurboTax Deluxe with State 2006: $44.99

Get $10 [...]

Popularity: 12% [?]

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Deals: eHome Wireless G USB Adapter for $1.99

Posted by Sun on January 29, 2007 (0) Comment

CompUsa has eHome Wireless G USB Adapter for $1.99 after $43 mail-in-rebate ($20 + $13 + $10). The product is still available for delivery, but the shipping is not free. They also have eHome Wireless G Broadband Router for $1.22 after rebates for in-store pickup. 
Over at Buy.com, a Kingston 1GB Data Traveler USB 2.0 Flash [...]

Popularity: 7% [?]

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Are We Saving Too Much?

Posted by Sun on January 28, 2007 (5) Comment

Yesterday, I read an article on New York Times with the title "A Contrarian View: Save Less, Retire With Enough" [Registration required]. Without reading the article, the message seemed to be very clear: maybe we are saving more than necessary. 
If you visit any of the big mutual fund firms' website, such as Vanguard, Fidelity, or [...]

Popularity: 10% [?]

Categories : Personal finance, Retirement Tags: No Tags

HSBC Direct 6.0% APY Promotion Through April 30

Posted by Sun on January 27, 2007 (5) Comment

I first learned this new promotion from FatWallet forum this afternoon, but couldn't confirm the news from their website. A couple of minutes ago, however, an email from HSBC indeed says there will be a promotion from January 29 to April 30 for any new money deposited to earn an interest rate of 6.0% APY. [...]

Popularity: 16% [?]

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Free $10 Barnes & Noble Gift Card for Completing a Short Survey

Posted by Sun on January 26, 2007 (3) Comment

According to Dealsea.com, HP is offering a $10 Barnes & Noble gift card for completing a short HP Smart Printing Services Survey. The survey contains 10 questions and takes only 2 minutes with no other conditions. But you have to be quick if you want to take it as the supply may not last very [...]

Popularity: 13% [?]

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