Money

Facebook Postulate #2

More active users attract more money (pageviews, clicks) via their news feed activity. In other words, if they show up in my feed and I click to see, we just helped Facebook earn money.


Mint.com is live!

If you’re looking for an awesome online personal finance tracker (but super-cool-web2.0-save-you-money style) then go visit my amigos at Mint.com. They went live today and their product is so simple and powerful. Go now.


Do you care where you park?

As mentioned previously, I’ve been doing a lot of driving thanks to my new job. When I was at a client’s site I was a “temporary contractor” so I parked in the front-row visitor spots every day. It was extremely convenient. Now I’m working downtown and parking is no longer free, easy, or convenient.
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Credit Balance Tip

If you’re like me, you enjoy spending all your money using a credit card (bonus miles, reward points, easier to track, etc.). But, when month-end comes and you spent $1,200 of your $1,800 limit it’s going to look really bad on your credit score (because you’re using a lot of credit). Since I’m paid twice […]


Tuesday Tip: Get a paper shredder

I’ve put it off for so long. I always know I need to get a shredder and start destroying some documents. With 2006 taxes coming up I have no need to hold onto 2005 pay stubs, I’ve already reconciled to my W-2s. I have no need to hang onto old University bills, credit card statements, […]