Key Basics for Successful Investing

[This post is written and copyrighted by FIRE Finance (http://firefinance.blogspot.com).]We had burned our fingers when we first invested in the stock market. Though we were green horns we did not spend sufficient time and energy to understand the basics towards successful investing. Like every one else we were in a hurry to make quick money by trying to time the market.But lady experience had

5% Cash Back Credit Card - Amex's Blue Cash

[This post is written and copyrighted by FIRE Finance (http://firefinance.blogspot.com).]Amex has a cool 5% cash back credit card for consumers. Its named "Blue Cash." In Nov 2007, Kiplinger had rated this card as the "Best Cash Rebate Card." It comes with no annual fee, gives us the ability to earn unlimited rewards along with some other goodies.Sign Up Link: Deal & DetailsCash Back: We can

Apr 2008's Top 100 PF Blogs Rankings Released!

[This post is written and copyrighted by FIRE Finance (http://firefinance.blogspot.com).]We've released our traffic based rankings for April 2008's Top 100 Personal Finance Blogs based on monthly traffic data for Mar 2008. Unlike last couple of months, we notice that all three sources of traffic data have not converged for the first three slots for this month's rankings. GetRichSlowly is the no.

Apr 08 - Top 100 Personal Finance Blogs - Ranked By Traffic

[This post is written and copyrighted by FIRE Finance (http://firefinance.blogspot.com).]The LATEST RANKINGS are available HERE!We present Apr 2008's rankings for personal finance (pf) blogs. It requires lot of hard work to maintain a good blog. Heartiest congratulations to all bloggers who made it to the Top 100. Unlike last couple of months, we notice that all three sources of traffic data

Vanguard's Managed Payout Mutual Funds - A Primer

[This post is written and copyrighted by FIRE Finance (http://firefinance.blogspot.com).] Recently when we wrote about "Three Good Habits of Successful Retirees," we saw that it was important for retirees to grow their investments. To keep one's real purchasing power intact over time it is necessary to beat inflation by earning a return rate above it. And this holds true for a retiree's

$50 Bonus - Cash In Cash Out - One United Bank

[This post is written and copyrighted by FIRE Finance (http://firefinance.blogspot.com).]One United Bank is offering a $50 sign up bonus for direct deposit in three flavors. This "Cash In Cash Out" offer is valid for new customers, current savings account customers and current checking account holders. In addition they are offering a healthy 3.60% APY for their savings customers.Online Link:

$25 Bonus - Student Credit Card - BOA Platinum Plus Visa

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If you are not a student you can skip this post. For students, this is a good opportunity to earn some free money. Bank of America is offering a $25 sign-up bonus for their Student Platinum Plus Visa card. This is a no frills card which will help in building credit history for students who are new to the

A Cup of Tea for $1 Million - Its' true!

[This post is written and copyrighted by FIRE Finance (http://firefinance.blogspot.com).]Of late our US dollar's value has been falling with respect to a bunch of international currencies. Over the last couple of years the Euro has been persistently beating the US dollar. Have you ever wondered what happens when the value of a currency falls? You'd be surprised to see the reality of such a

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