Investing - Asset Allocation - Part 1

[This post is written and copyrighted by FIRE Finance (http://firefinance.blogspot.com).]Editor's Note: This post was published at the Carnival Of Investing #59.All successful investors have demonstrated to us time and again that discipline and diligence are integral to long-term investing. Before we jump into the market with our hard earned money it is of utmost importance to figure out the

Summary - Jan 16 - 31 - Posts from FIRE Finance

This week we profile Citi's Professional Master Card which is offering a $100 sign-up bonus. We have been using this card for a while. It is a cool rewards card and the Thank You points do build up with the 3% cash back. Many a time we have cashed the Thank You points for gas cards from Shell or Exxon.

Online Link: Deal & Details

Bonus: Receive 10,000 Thank You Points

Tax Preparation Softwares - Reviews And Deals

The time for working on our taxes has arrived. We have been sincerely monitoring numerous websites, forums, online and snail mail coupons for the best deal on tax preparation softwares. Our investigation shows that TurboTax from Intuit and TaxCut from H&R Block are the top two software packages for personal taxes.

A careful search of the web revealed that only a handful of websites

Deals - Discount Coupons From Staples - Jan 2007!

[This post is written and copyrighted by FIRE Finance (http://firefinance.blogspot.com).]Note: The latest Staples deal is available here!We received a great coupon from Staples which might come in handy if you are planning to make some big purchases at Staples. Here are the details.Offer expires 2/2/07.Valid only by phone at 1-800-333-3330 or online at www.staples.com.Limit one per customer,

Deals - A Chance to Sharpen Your Image!

[This post is written and copyrighted by FIRE Finance (http://firefinance.blogspot.com).]One of our favorite and cool specialty stores is SharperImage. It not only has high quality products but innovative and thoughtful ones as well. They also claim that a significant portion of their products are in fact a result of their own research and design! Many of the items they sell may not be found

Banking - Savings Account Round Up - Jan 2007

This month the highest savings APY being offered is 5.45% by Geauga Savings Bank. In our analysis, the top five banks offering highest APY through savings or money market accounts are:
Geauga Savings Bank, Newbury, OH
APY: 5.45%

Bankrate Ranking: 3 star

Min Balance To Open: $25000

Min Balance To Avoid Fees: $25000
Monthly Service Fees: $0

Comments: New bank, FDIC Insured
BankUnited, Miami

Carnivals - Jan - Week #3 - Round Up Of Carnivals And Festivals!