June 2008

Google survey paying $75/hr

06.30.2008 by Bob 3 comments

If you are looking to make some money as a guinea pig for Google, you might want to sign up for their usability study. They typically pay $75 per hour that you spend with the Google researcher (in person or on the phone). They have some online surveys which are completed from your home computer and the payment varies based on the length of the survey.

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Why your diamond ring could be a terrible investment

06.29.2008 by Bob 7 comments

After spending a good chunk of change on my wife’s engagement ring a few years ago, I was a little bit annoyed to read this article about new diamond technology. … They are so good in fact that the writer of the article went to a jeweler with one of the stones to get an unbiased assessment of the diamond’s quality: …

…I will not be pawning my wife’s ring anytime soon, but it may be something to keep in mind before spending your hard-earned cash on a new diamond.

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Freedom from debt comes with a price

06.28.2008 by Bob 1 comment

_______________________ Here is a little bit of what I have been reading the last week… Warren Buffett pays attention to every detail of his finances and that is part of his success. A graph showing the vast difference between CEO pay and everyone else This article talks about how 60% of todays oil price is based on speculation BoltBus and MegaBus are offering $1 fares from a few major cities. … The top 10 retirement planning mistakes to avoid A look at an automated Tithing machine Lower your grocery bill by checking unit cost Student loan rates are set to drop , so if you have high rates you may want to consider consolidating… We all have room to cut our expenses – as difficult as it may seem, there probably are things we can do without. 7 surprising ways to save money The price of leadership Exploring Deuteronomy 3 Jesus in China: Christianity’s rapid growth in China 10 lessons about developing people Jesus is the way: Most Christians disagree

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Starbucks Gift Card Giveaway

06.26.2008 by Bob 45 comments

In honor of the recently released Starbuck’s Rewards Card I thought it would be appropriate to giveaway a gift card. If you are not familiar with the Rewards card, allow me to fill you in. Starbucks is basically willing to offer you some perks and freebies in exchange for promising to spend your money there.

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Stress-free productivity: GTD review

06.25.2008 by Bob 9 comments

t is basically about improving your time management skills and as the title implies, getting things done more efficiently to live a less stressful life. I have read a couple similar books, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Zen to Done and a few other generic time-management type books.

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Seth Godin’s one piece of financial advice

06.24.2008 by Bob 0 comments

Seth Godin, one of the premier marketing gurus of our time, recently wrote a post for “college grads or just about anyone.” I have read a few of Seth’s books, including a personal finance book he wrote, and have always had a lot of respect for him. He is a great marketer, but more importantly he really seems to be a honest guy trying to do the right thing. He has taken the long-term approach to doing things and it seems to have paid off for him.

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Switching to Mac from PC

06.23.2008 by Bob 16 comments

I know that the whole “Mac vs. PC” debate can get almost as heated as the Obama vs. Clinton race, but nonetheless I will share my story… I have had PCs since the early 90s and really didn’t ever consider a Mac as an option.

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Hypermiling 101: How To Save Gas Like A Pro!

06.22.2008 by Bob 16 comments

I first heard of Hypermilling when I was writing a recent post – 75 gas saving tips. It seems to be a trend among drivers that is increasing in popularity in reaction to the rising gas prices.

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Online Classifieds: Craigslist vs. Walmart

06.21.2008 by Bob 6 comments

Walmart’s new classifieds offer a few conveniences that craigslist doesn’t: Pictures on the results page – so you don’t have to actually click the item to see the picture -Prices on the results page and in the same location – it makes it quick to scan prices for bargains -The ability to refine your search by various criteria – this saves a lot of time if you have something very specific in mind

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iTunes Gift Card Giveaway

06.19.2008 by Bob 121 comments

iTunes gift card giveaway. This week is a “fun” giveaway as my wife would say. The giveaway is for a $15 iTunes giftcard. Not much else to say about it – enjoy!!

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Saving money with your car

06.18.2008 by Bob 7 comments

The Consumer Reports editors did a test and compared buying a Honda Civic EX and driving it for 15 years (225,000 miles) and buying a new one every 5 years. According to their calculations you would save over $20,000 by keeping the original one for 15 years – even after taking maintenance and repair costs into consideration. I had always assumed that it is a better financial move to keep your car, but it is nice seeing the actual numbers.

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Why high gas prices are a good thing

06.14.2008 by Bob 5 comments

Sure, there are ways to save money on gas, but even the best gas saving techniques aren’t keeping up with the rising prices. But I got encouraged when I found this article pointing out a few of the possible benefits. The author mentioned 8 reasons why Americans will be benefited by the higher prices.

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Larry Burkett Book giveaway

06.12.2008 by Bob 29 comments

It is basically a topical guide of scriptures relating to money and finances. I spent a lot of time compiling verses for my Money in the Bible page and I wish I would have bought this book first. It would have saved me some time, but either way it is a great tool to find out more about what the Bible actually has to say about our finances.

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