Improve Login Security with Authenticator Apps & Number Lock — My Money Blog
I still use Mint Mobile for cell service, now paying $240 a year ($20 a month) for 15 GB of data each month. (There is usually a promo for new…
the Chinese youth owning their unemployment
By Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) – After quitting the education industry last August due to China’s crackdown on private tutoring, He Ajun has found an unlikely second life as an…
Highlights for DIY Investors — My Money Blog
Morningstar recently released its 2024 Target-Date Strategy Landscape Report (free download with e-mail address). This is mostly targeted at industry professionals as opposed to individual investors, but I still like…
Easy, Free Delta SkyMiles for Washington State Residents — My Money Blog
August 29, 2024 By Jonathan Ping 2 Comments My Money Blog has partnered with CardRatings and may receive a commission from card issuers. Some or all of the card offers…
Nvidia’s outlook fails to impress growth-hungry investors, shares fall
By Arsheeya Bajwa (Reuters) – Nvidia forecast third-quarter gross margin on Wednesday that could miss market estimates and revenue that was largely in line, failing to impress investors who have…
Opt-In to Prevent Tax Return Scams — My Money Blog
The next step of my “hardening” against identity theft was to obtain an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) from the IRS. The common scam here is that someone with your…
75,000 Bonus Miles (Limited-Time Offer) — My Money Blog
Limited-time offer increase to 75k. The Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard is the co-branded American Airlines card from Citi. Here are the updated card highlights: 75,000 American Airlines…
Which Is Least and Most Likely To Scam You for Car Maintenance?
audioundwerbung / Getty Images/iStockphoto We’ve all been there: a car needs a fix instantly, but we’re worried about getting ripped off. You don’t really have the time to shop around…
What’s Inside a Share of BRK.B? — My Money Blog
Whether you are a Berkshire Hathaway shareholder or just curious about what Warren Buffett’s “masterpiece” looks like today, here is an interesting graphic from Sherwood News. Essentially, this is the…
Why I Finally Froze All of My Credit Reports — My Money Blog
For the first time in forever, I have frozen all of my credit reports at the three major credit bureaus (Equifax Freeze, Experian Freeze, TransUnion Freeze). The balance between the…
Lowe’s Cuts Guidance on Soft DIY Spending, Housing Market
(Bloomberg) — Lowe’s Cos. lowered its full-year guidance as the frozen housing market keeps consumers on the sidelines for big purchases and renovations, including do-it-yourself projects. Most Read from Bloomberg…
80,000 Bonus Points ($99 Annual Fee) — My Money Blog
Offer bumped up to 80k. The JetBlue Plus Mastercard is a rewards credit card that earns TrueBlue points for purchases and includes special perks for JetBlue customers. Right now, there…
Up to 75,000 Bonus Points + $100 Annual Hyatt Statement Credits — My Money Blog
Updated with improved 75k offer. The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card issued by Chase is the small business version of the consumer World of Hyatt credit card. Here are…
Philippines says China was `dramatically’ alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — China expressed its “very dramatic” alarm over a mid-range missile system that the U.S. military recently deployed to the Philippines, and warned it could destabilize the…
A Wider View of the Long-Term Returns of Stocks (Different Countries and Time Periods) — My Money Blog
Professor Edward McQuarrie has recently published the final part in his 3-part series about long-term stock returns at the CFA Institute: He spends a lot of time fighting back against…
401(k) Retirement Plan Stats — My Money Blog
Vanguard recently released the 2024 edition of their annual How America Saves report, a detailed, 113-page report targeted at industry professionals which looks across millions of their 401k, 403b, and…
Chip stocks will regain momentum over AI demand: Analyst
The chip sector saw a brief recovery last week after a large sell-off, with Nvidia (NVDA) once again leading the charge. Looking forward, chip stocks look to regain momentum after…
Ally Bank $100 New Account Referral Bonus (Spending, Savings, Invest) — My Money Blog
Ally Bank is one of my favorite banks in terms of user interface, practical features, customer service, and reliability. They were my primary checking account for years (the checking can…
Are Long-Term Returns Always Above Inflation? — My Money Blog
August 9, 2024 By Jonathan Ping 1 Comment My Money Blog has partnered with CardRatings and may receive a commission from card issuers. Some or all of the card offers…
Ukraine to unleash robot dogs on its front lines
Ukraine could soon unleash robot dogs on its front lines, replacing soldiers for perilous missions like spying on Russian trenches or detecting mines. At a demonstration in an undisclosed part…