January, 2010

Investment Performance December 2009 (+1.95%)

This is an ongoing monthly update on how our equity investments are performing. Please see this background on the investment tool I developed and how I am using it to track our performance against a benchmark to measure our progress or lack thereof. The only equity investments not covered are: 1) my 401k which is ...

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What the iPad Is and Is Not

I’m an Apple fan, which I define as being anybody who takes time out from the workday two or three times a year to watch their media events and keynote speeches. I’m happily using a Mac Mini as our entertainment hub at home (Boxee, Front Row and Hulu Desktop? Yes, thanks), I use a MacBook ...

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E-file your tax return for free

1. Turbo Tax Free Edition You probably already know that if you make a lot of money or have complicated taxes you won’t be able to file your taxes for free. Usually, for people with high incomes or a lot of assets, it makes sense, and it’s worth it, to pay someone to do your taxes. ...

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HUD Makes Good Faith Estimates Believable

The document used to be a tool lenders would give to borrowers early in the homebuying process so they'd know how much house they could afford. But as of this month, it's now a legally binding agreement.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about HUD Makes Good Faith Estimates Believable...

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Tips to Reduce your Credit Card Debt

Immediate Reduction 2009 has been difficult for Americans. With the unemployment rate up to 10 percent, with no signs of recovery, the economy will stay sluggish for a while yet. The accumulated debts that people are sitting on currently vary in nature of many types. These debts can be from a secured or unsecured line of ...

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