Tag: Chip’s Money Tips
Nanner Passed Away Suddenly
A good friend of mine passed away suddenly last week (see video below). Just like when I flew to see my dying dad, I needed...
“Eddie’s been looking in my mailbox…”
That’s how an email started that I received from one of my 55 year old male tenants regarding another 55 year old male tenant. ...
Is Homeownership a Good Deal?
Homeownership has a good PR department. 2-in-3 householders in the United States own their own homes. In 1900, less than half owned their homes. ...
A Fraternity Brother as Veep?
It’s weird when someone from your frat house is actually running for Vice President of the United States. It gave me pause, especially since my...
Amazon Payments’ WebPay
UPDATE: As of October 13, 2014, you will no longer be able to make person-to-person payments.
You may not know that you need this –...
The Return of $75 in Free Cash
It's back baby! For the month of August, get an easy $25 - $75 in free dough – even if you have bad credit!
This is NOT...
2012 Sales Tax Holidays
If you’ve had you peepers on a little something in the storefront window, this may be the time to pull the trigger. 16 states...
Lily Tomlin and I Own a Wall
“Good fences make good neighbors” should be on coins in Los Angeles. Out here, people trust in them more than God. Virtually every home...
My Year of Loaning Money to Strangers
One year ago, I started loaning money to complete strangers via Lending Club and Prosper. My returns are 7.30% and 8.85% respectively.
Sure, I'm flashy, devil-may-care, makin’...
1.35% from FNBO Direct
If you are a money-grubbing rate-chaser like me, and have an account at FNBO Direct, you will get 1.35% APY on any new money...
Today, My Car is a Man
My “new” car just turned 13. I’d say it’s my car’s Bar Mitzvah, but it's not Jewish. And… it's a car.
I replaced my 328,536 mile...
$2 Off Per Gallon with Fuel Points
Here’s how you can quickly get up to $2 off per gallon, up to 35 gallons per fill-up, through September 30, 2012.
What:
Kroger is the...
I want my MTV, or… 80 Bucks!!
I just got $80 off DirecTV because of the Viacom kerfuffle. As you may know, Viacom pulled its channels off DirecTV, while they try...
$30 Free from Amex in July
Same deal as before, but different. What the? Through July, put $50 on a prepaid card and get $10 for doing so. You can do...
Easy $76+ from ING (thru July 3rd)
UPDATE for 2013 --- ING DIRECT is now Capital One 360.
360 Checking (formerly Electric Orange)
360 Savings (formerly Orange Savings)
360 Kids Savings (formerly Kids Savings)
360 Money...
Reminder: Two Things To Do This Week
Get your $75 from loading up some Amex Prepaid cards. These are NOT credit cards, even though you will use them wherever Amex cards...
My Hooptie’s Total Recall
When I say "Total Recall", I’m not talking about a movie remake that comes out August 3rd. I’m talking about what happens when your...
The Frugal Way to Maximize 5% Cash Back
If you are like me and have 5% cash back cards from Chase, Citi and Discover, you no doubt like the slew of 5%...
Up to $75 Bonus with Amex Prepaid (not a credit card – no credit...
Here’s an easy way to get $25 - $75 in free dough – even if you have bad credit! Order your American Express Prepaid...
Shoeboxed – Free 30-Day Trial
I am weird. For me, entering transactions in my accounting software is like soaking in a hot tub on a chilly, star-filled night. Reconciling...
UPDATE: Lipitor Gone Rogue !!
Do you have cheese in your veins? Do you count deep fried potato skins as a vegetable? Do you believe with unbridled fervor that...
Crazy Chip’s Cyber Yard Sale Results
15 years ago, I bought a computer that came with a nice printer that I didn’t really need. I emailed friends to see if...
Do This Before Cancelling Your Continental Card
My buddy Jack is still holding a Continental Airlines credit card. As you probably know, they merged with United. At some point, United will...
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Arbitrage !!
Get Free Money: 0% Balance Transfer cards with No Transfer Fee: Chase Slate (15 months)
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