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Re: ETFs or Index Funds: Which are Right for You?

rocketc — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:46:00 -0000

I would love to get more involved in investing . . . but I have no capital. Probably the best way for someone like me to jump start a nest egg is to max out what your employer matches in your employer retirement plan. Even in a down market you double your money right away.

Re: Put Your Savings in Hyperdrive, Part 4: The Expensive Coffee-Related Drink Factor

rocketc — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:42:27 -0000

Flexo, I agree with you a great deal. there are people who do not buy that daily coffee or daily lunch or anything else. The latte factor doesn't work for someone who is already budgeting to the penny.

We have to be more creative.

Re: New $25 Sharebuilder Bonus Promotional Offer

rocketc — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:53:03 -0000

I earned about $350 in bonuses from Sharebuilder last year. In the meantime, we had another child. .. might try for another $50.

Re: Ken Jennings’ Quote of the Day and What Would You Do With $1.5 Million?

rocketc — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:19:23 -0000

I really like the idea of a foundation. After taking care of my obligations - all $195,000 worth - I would love to spend the rest of my life giving away the interest on the remaining balance and then leaving the money in a trust for my children.

Re: $100 Bonus for Opening a Chase Checking Account

rocketc — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:03:36 -0000

Strange. . . that's never happened to me. My wife and I have successfully opened 4 such accounts and the bonus has always been right on time.

Re: $100 Bonus for Opening a Chase Checking Account

rocketc — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:30:38 -0000

I have given away all the coupons I have, but I anticipate getting another on in the next week. I always post them on my blog.

Re: $100 Bonus for Opening a Chase Checking Account

rocketc — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:48:36 -0000

The coupon is spoken for.

Re: $100 Bonus for Opening a Chase Checking Account

rocketc — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:17:04 -0000

Interesting. I have had no problems with Chase.

Re: $100 Bonus for Opening a Chase Checking Account

rocketc — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:49:35 -0000

I have a $100 coupon available if someone wants to email me. All you need is the coupon code - I can email it to you. I just opened an account with a $125 bonus. Typically I get a coupon with every statement from my Chase Freedom, Chase Visa and Chase Southwest Visa cards.

I give them away all the time, but never thought about selling them... hmmm. ..

Re: Presidential Dollar Coins: New Designs in 2008 and Future Changes

rocketc — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:34:52 -0000

I'm not saying that we need to have "under God" on our coins, but recent surveys indicate that that vast majority of Americans believe in God, furthermore the founders of the country had a strong belief in God. I think the phrase accurately represents our culture.

Re: Monthly Reminder: Subscribe to Consumerism Commentary

rocketc — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:52:03 -0000

I have subscribed. Can't figure out why it has taken me so long. . .

Re: 5 Stupid Financial Mistakes I Made in 2007: Failing to Utilize the Energy Tax Credit

rocketc — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:56:01 -0000

I bought two new doors this year! Can't wait to take the deduction. Thanks for the tip.

Re: How to find cheap gas where you live

rocketc — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:02:01 -0000

The problem is that sometimes the cheapest gas reduces MPG. Check it out. I find that there is a strong correlation between gas price and MPG.

Re: net worth or net worthless?

rocketc — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:57:16 -0000

Networth might be more valuable for those of us who have high levels of debt. It gives a more positive picture of our financial situation than just looking at the pile of cash that we owe - possibly false picture - but motivating never the less.

Re: net worth or net worthless?

rocketc — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:25:15 -0000

Too bad "tool" isn't a good google key word . . . :)

I am going to announce my networth at dinner tonight. I wonder what my 3 year old will think?

Re: linklings: a pregnant moment edition

rocketc — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:01:52 -0000

Thanks for the link. I need to check out the prosper blog.

Re: does fidelity matter?

rocketc — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:42:13 -0000

Leadership is based in trust. If your leader cannot be trusted in his personal life, why should be trust him in his public life? If given the choice, would you chose an "unfaithful" investment banker or a "faithful" investment banker.

An we have have not even brought up the issues of possible blackmail and undue influence and "sexual lobbying".

I believe that one who is not faithful in his personal dealings, should not be trusted in public service. If he is willing to cheat on the mother of his children, why would he not cheat on me?

Re: Money Hackers

rocketc — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:32:38 -0000

Pinyo from Moolanomy is the ringleader. . .

Re: How I Overcome Inertia

rocketc — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:45:35 -0000

I am a big fan of the handwritten list. I have tried the outlook task list, the pda, the three-ring planner, the calendar-on-the-wall, but nothing beats my yellow legal pad. . .