Archive for March, 2008
Scottrade’s Customer Service
Last week, I wrote about my experience with Scottrade when I was trying to place an order of Visa (V) when the markets opened. The day after that post was published, I got an email from Chris, Chief Marketing Officer of Scottrade, who expressed concern why I had to wait so long before being connected [...]
Social Security Exhaustion Date, USPS Free Recycling Through Mail, and First Ever Actively Managed ETF
The government today updated its outlook on Social Security and Medicare and there’s no good news for folks who will retire in 10 years from now. According to the annual trustee reports released by The Department of Treasury, the Social Security Trust Fund will run into negative cash inflow in 2017 and exhaust its [...]
SmartyPig Review Plus Two $50 SmartyPig Gift Cards Giveaway
How do you like the idea of letting other people, family members and friends, help you reach your saving goal?
If that, letting others help you reach your saving goal, is what you are looking for, then SmartyPig could the answer.
Best Gas Rewards Credit Cards
As crude oil went over $110 a barrel, gasoline prices are also surging. According to GasBuddy.com, (BTW, a good site to find the cheapest gas in your area) the national average price of regular gas is $3.257 per gallon. Though New Jersey has the lowest gas prices in the nation, filling up our cars every [...]
Weekend Linkage - March 23, 2008
crowdsourcing at Birp Blap
Crowdsourcing is - at a very basic level - throwing a task or request for information out into the public, and accumulating and selecting the best results. The theory is similar to “getting a second opinion.�
Managing Your Money is Easier Said Than Done at Money Smart Life
Have you ever given anyone advice, [...]
