The Sun’s Financial Diary The Sun’s Financial Diary My personal experience of saving, investing, and living frugally. Articles
What to Throw When
2012-02-07 13:26:00 A big?no, strike that?a HUGE part of saving money is protecting what you?ve invested in. It pays to know about how long you can expect something to last and exactly when to throw it out. So here?s a quick run-down on many items that you may be wondering about. Pantry Staples White rice will keep ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion What to Throw When More About: Money , Frugality
The Real Cost of Extreme Couponing
2012-02-01 13:18:00 If you?re concerned with saving money and intrigued by thrifty living, then you?ve likely watched or at least caught glimpses of the extreme couponing shows currently being featured across the airwaves or read a few articles on the topic. It?s true. People really can save thousands of dollars and build stockpiles enviously able to care ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion The Real Cost of Extreme Couponing More About: Money , Coupons
PenFed Platinum Cash Rewards Card Reduces Rewards, Again
2012-01-30 13:08:00 Exactly one year ago this time, shortly before I got the card myself, I wrote about how PenFed was about to reduce the rewards that it offers through its Visa Platinum Cash Rewards Card . On March 1, 2011, rewards for PenFed Visa Platinum Cash Rewards Card cardholders on grocery shopping was cut in half, from 2% ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion PenFed Platinum Cash Rewards Card Reduces Rewards, Again More About: Personal Finance , Credit Card
(Cheap) Must-Haves for Parents
2012-01-26 12:59:00 I’ve been around the block a few times, and I’ve made said trip with kiddos in tow. As a result, I’ve come to learn there are few key “must-haves” every parent should have in his or her arsenal of tricks at all times. Fortunately, too, all of these items are cheap. But they’re absolutely worth ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion (Cheap ) Must-Haves for Parents More About: Money , Frugality
Citibank Checking Account $100 Bonus Promotion
2012-01-24 23:27:00 In case you are shopping for a checking account, Citi bank is currently running a promotion for its checking account that comes with a promotional bonus up to $100. The promotion runs for a full year, from now to December 31, 2012. During the promotion period, if you open a Citibank checking account, you could receive up ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotion al OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Citibank Checking Account $100 Bonus Promotion More About: Personal Finance , Banking
ING Direct Promotion: $25 Referral Bonus
2012-01-23 15:43:00 Do you want an ING Direct Orange Savings Account or Electric Orange Checking Account? Get rewarded by using any ING referral bonus link to open an account and receive $25 bonus. This product has been around long enough (probably one of the oldest online savings accounts) and I feel that anyone who wants to have ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotion al OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion ING Direct Promotion: $25 Referral Bonus More About: Banking
Morningstar Updated Its Star Rating System
2012-01-19 13:48:00 One of the earliest articles I wrote about investing in mutual funds was how to understand Morningstar Star Rating system and use it to research mutual funds. It has been a while since that article was written and I haven’t added any new fund to my taxable investment accounts for years, so I haven’t used ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Morningstar Updated Its Star Rating System More About: Investing , Mutual fund
Sites that Help You Lose Weight for Free
2012-01-18 01:55:00 Now that the new year is upon us, it?s time for all those well-intended resolutions. And for many of us that means trying to drop a few pounds or just making an effort to eat healthier. If you fall into one of these categories, keep reading! As with nearly everything else, even the business of ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Sites that Help You Lose Weight for Free More About: Health , Personal Finance , Money , Lose Weight
Resolve to Save Money and Energy
2012-01-10 13:37:00 The beginning of the new year is traditionally the time when many of us will turn our thoughts to shedding extra pounds in an effort to become healthier, but it?s also the perfect time to think about reducing our energy consumption in an effort to help the environment as well as our bottom line. If ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Resolve to Save Money and Energy More About: Save Money , Frugality
Chase Freedom Card 5% Rewards Categories 2012
2012-01-05 14:36:00 Chase Freedom card was one of the credit cards I used very often, mostly at gas stations and grocery stores to get 3% cash back. I said “was” because now I don’t carry it in my wallet any more for the simple reason that the fixed 3% cash back rewards for gas purchases is no ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Chase Freedom Card 5% Rewards Categories 2012 More About: Personal Finance , Credit Card
2012 Tax Deadline
2012-01-05 12:26:00 Since we are only a few days into the new year, it’s still probably too early for many of us to consider filing 2011 tax returns, even though the 2012 tax season began on January 1st. Every year in the past few years, I waited until the last day to mail out our tax forms. ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion 2012 Tax Deadline More About: Personal Finance
Frugal and Fun Gift Wrapping Ideas
2011-12-31 18:04:00 Forget what’s inside the package, it’s often the outside that can cost a bundle! Gift wrapping alone has fast become an art as well as a drain on the budget. The good news is, though, that you don’t have to trade your cash for flashy packaging. You really can keep your budget and get great ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Frugal and Fun Gift Wrapping Ideas More About: Holiday , Frugality
Saving Money in the New Year
2011-12-23 02:53:00 Running the rat race that is ?keeping up with the Jones? is exhausting. Not only that, it?s an empty endeavor. If you?re not too busy working to afford it, then you?re likely too busy watching everyone else live and not focusing on your own life. Want to have your cake and eat it too? Itis ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Saving Money in the New Year More About: Frugality
Fun, Festive & FREE
2011-12-15 02:15:00 Ah, it?s that time of year again. Most of us have trimmed the tree, decked the halls and are enjoying the holiday season as it?s in full-swing. Problem is, many if not most of us are already stretched to the max financially. If you?re one of those, you?re in good company. And fortunately, there are a ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Fun, Festive & FREE More About: Holiday , Frugality
American Express Gift Card Fee-Free Code
2011-12-11 13:18:00 Want to give some American Express Gift Card s as gifts this holiday season? Use this 100% off American Express gift card purchase fee code to save some money when ordering your gift from now till December 31th. We bought a few AMEX gift cards last years as holiday gifts for the kids’ school teachers. The ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion American Express Gift Card Fee-Free Code More About: Personal Finance
Great and Inexpensive Holiday Gifts
2011-11-29 13:35:00 Great things can come in small packages and, fortunately for all of us, they can be had with a small budget, too. If you’re left wondering what in the world to get for those you love but pondering the fact that there’s currently not much left jingling in your pocket, take heart!There’s plenty of great gifts ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Great and Inexpensive Holiday Gifts More About: Money , Great , Frugality
Citi Diamond Preferred Card $200 Bonus
2011-11-25 19:10:00 Citibank is now offering $200 statement credit for new cardholders of its Citi Diamond Preferred Card . In order to receive the bonus, all you need to do is making $500 in purchase with the card in the first three months after account opening. The Citi Diamond Preferred Card is a credit card that’s designed for people ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Citi Diamond Preferred Card $200 Bonus More About: Personal Finance , Citi , Credit Card
ING Direct Black Friday Sale
2011-11-25 15:43:00 For a third year in a row, ING Direct will host another Black Friday sale this Thanksgiving holiday. The event, between 12:01 AM ET Friday, November 25th and 11:59 PM ET Sunday, November 27th, will give new customers additional benefits for using some of their popular products, such as Money Account, Electric Orange Checking Account, ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion ING Direct Black Friday Sale More About: Personal Finance , Banking
Festive (and Frugal) Holiday Decorating
2011-11-16 12:57:00 Now’s the time when many of us begin to turn our thoughts to decorating our homes for the holidays. No matter which holidays you chose to observe, the accompanying decor helps breathe new life into the winter doldrums. Don’t let your efforts to deck the halls leave you emptying your wallet because there’s a multitude ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Festive (and Frugal) Holiday Decorating More About: Living , Money , Frugality
Virtual Grocery Shopping to Save
2011-11-08 13:19:00 Tired of pushing a heavy cart around the grocery store only to realize that you?ve still got to lug everything to the car and then into the house? If just the thought of that leaves you tired, you?re not alone. Smart shoppers have realized that the ease and financial benefits of online shopping can be ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Virtual Grocery Shopping to Save More About: Finance , Money , Frugality
Chase Slate Credit Card No Balance Transfer Fee 0% APR for 12 Months
2011-11-02 13:59:00 These days, you don’t get a lot of credit card balance transfer offers that don’t come with a balance transfer fee. A few years ago, I played the credit card arbitrage game a lot and made some nice money by taking advantage of no-fee, 0% APR balance transfers from new and existing credit cards with ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Chase Slate Credit Card No Balance Transfer Fee 0% APR for 12 Months More About: Personal Finance , Credit Card
Save on Monthly Bills
2011-11-01 14:53:00 I?ve said it before, and I?ll say it again, especially if it helps save you cash: If you don?t ask, you won?t get. So start asking to start reaping the savings. Begin by calling up your utility company. Utility companies may or may not advertise it, but many offer off-peak discounted rates. If you?re willing ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Save on Monthly Bills More About: Finance , Money , Frugality
Zecco Trading Promotion: $100 Referral Bonus
2011-10-31 15:48:00 It has been some time since I last wrote about Zecco. The reason is that I don’t use Zecco a lot these days as I used to in the past after it dropped the commission free trades last year, making it the same as any other discount brokers. But I still have an active account ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotion al OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Zecco Trading Promotion: $100 Referral Bonus More About: Investing , Stock
High on Fun, Low on Cost Halloween Costumes
2011-10-26 14:54:00 Halloween is almost here. If your child still doesn’t have a costume with which to procure some treats, have no fear. There’s still plenty of time to conjure up a great costume courtesy of a little creativity, much of what you already have around the house and very little money. Here’s just a few ideas ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion High on Fun, Low on Cost Halloween Costumes More About: Living , Frugality
Credit Karma Free Credit Monitoring Service
2011-10-26 03:28:00 You have probably heard of, or even are using, the free credit score service from Credit Karma . But do you know that Credit Karma also has a credit monitoring service? If you don’t, then here’s your chance to sign up for the service for free during their Free Credit Monitoring giveaway. Be one of the first 12,500 users ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Credit Karma Free Credit Monitoring Service More About: Credit report
EverBank Yield Pledge Checking Account $60 Bonus Promotion
2011-10-20 16:19:00 I have been a customer of EverBank Money Market Account for a while now. The reason for getting yet another savings account while already owning a few of them was that I considered it as one of the highest yield savings accounts out there. In an environment where banks have been slashing interest rates for years, ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotion al OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion EverBank Yield Pledge Checking Account $60 Bonus Promotion More About: Personal Finance , Banking
Social Security Benefits to Get a Boost in 2012
2011-10-19 15:38:00 Well, at least this is a piece of welcoming news. Since 2009, Social Security benefits recipients have seen their monthly pay check stuck at the same amount due to, or thanks to, low inflations that have caused no adjustment of cost-of-living in the past two years. According to government data, the 2010 annual inflation rate ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Social Security Benefits to Get a Boost in 2012 More About: Economy , Personal Finance , Money
DIY Healthcare Steps to Good Health
2011-10-19 14:47:00 An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, including when it comes to your money, your health, your comfort and your convenience. It makes good financial and common sense to do your best to stay healthy. Fortunately, there is much in the form of DIY efforts that can help you do just that ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion DIY Health care Steps to Good Health More About: Living , Healthcare
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card $800 Promotion
2011-10-17 23:01:00 I have never traveled with Southwest Airlines before, but I have heard some pretty nice words about the low-cost carrier and its services. For example, last Thanksgiving our whole family took a trip to Disney World down in Florida. While searching for cheap tickets, I also looked for airlines that don’t charge $30 for the ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotion al OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card $800 Promotion More About: Personal Finance
CitiBusiness World Card $100 Bonus
More articles from this author:2011-10-16 18:03:00 The other day, I talked about how the Citi bank rewards program, Citi ThankYou Rewards, is getting better with the introduction of some new features. In that post, I listed a couple of options to earn ThankYou Points with Citibank banking and credit products. Actually, there’s another Citi credit card that’s part of the ThankYou Rewards ...Original Post on www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com Special Promotional OffersScottrade 3 Commission Free TradesChase Sapphire Preferred Card 50,000 Bonus PointsChase Freedom Card $200 BonusCiti ThankYou Premier Card $655 BonusCiti Dividend Select Platinum Card $100 BonusCitibank Checking Account $400 Bonus Promotion CitiBusiness World Card $100 Bonus More About: Personal Finance 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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