September 2011

How to Buy Gold and Silver Online with APMEX

September 20, 2011

I‘ve wanted to invest in gold or silver for some time. Not a big investment, but just enough to give my portfolio some more diversity. Plus I like collecting coins, and gold and silver are a perfect fit. The problem was finding the best place to buy precious metals. I ended up buying silver online, [...]

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Google Wallet–Will the Smartphone Replace the Credit Card

September 20, 2011

Having conquered everything from search engines to maps to cell phones, Google has now focused its collective attention on your billfold. Called simply enough, Google Wallet, the latest technology to come out of the Googleplex is looking to change the way we pay for just about everything. How Google Wallet Works Google’s new technology seeks [...]

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The ‘Buffett Tax’ May Just Wallop His Secretary

September 19, 2011

The online news machine is abuzz with President Obama’s new tax plan. Calling it the Buffett Tax after famed investor Warren Buffett, the president is proposing a plethera of new taxes. These new taxes include new taxes on millionaires and new taxes on the “rich,” meaning married couples who make more than $250,000. And to [...]

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OptionsXpress Promo Codes and $100 Bonus for New Investors

September 19, 2011

OptionsXpress promotional codes offer everything from free account transfers to $100 sign-up bonuses.  In a competitive online discount broker community, the tools OptionsXpress brings to the table are it’s greatest asset The most popular promo code is OptionsXpress’ $100 cash bonus for new accounts. Here are the details: Offer is valid for one new Individual [...]

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Just Saved Another 30% Using Progressive Snapshot

September 16, 2011

Living in Miami as a single guy with a terrible credit score, my auto insurance bill was out of control.  I’m pretty sure had I decided to pick up comprehensive and collision insurance,  I would have been paying more than most families pay on their mortgage.  Geico was just not cutting it and two years [...]

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List of Cash Back Prepaid Credit Cards

September 15, 2011

Shortly after starting the Dough Roller in 2007, a friend encouraged me to write about prepaid credit cards. I refused. At the time, these credit card wannabes were riddled with high fees that ripped off consumers. Over time, however, the fees came down. In fact, today there are several prepaid cards that are free if [...]

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15 Cool Ways to Save on Electricity

September 14, 2011

Last year, the average household spent about $2,150 on energy bills.  While that’s a lot of money, just a few small steps can save you 5-10% annually on your energy bills. Ten percent of $2,150 is not a life-changer, but it is a life-enhancer and it’s very easy money.  We have a number of  ideas [...]

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I’m Stuck Between a Rock and Comcast

September 14, 2011

It’s no secret that I don’t like Comcast.  Just over a year ago, I wrote a post on just how frustrating it was to get anyone from Comcast to stick to an appointment and vowed never to pay them another dime for service.  The problem, however, was that no other cable or internet company offers [...]

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Citi Platinum Select Visa Card Review

September 13, 2011

Update: The Citi® Platinum Select® Visa® is no longer available. You can find the best 0% introductory cards on our balance transfer offers page. And we keep a current list of the best Citi credit cards available. A few years ago when I was struggling to make ends meet, I dreamed of the day when [...]

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