Archive for November 2006

Carnivals – Week of 11/27/06

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FiveCentNickel participated in four carnivals this week. Here they are along with my posts that were included in each.
The Carnival of the Capitalists included “Transferring 403(b) Funds via a 90-24 Transfer.”
The Best of Me Symphony included “Saving Money: Focus on Big or Small Items?” Also included was “Overscheduled Parents” from raising4boys.com.
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Published on November 30th, 2006 - Leave a Comment
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Establishing Credit With a New Taxpayer Identification Number

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I wrote the other day about credit card signup bonuses for business credit cards (these cards are actually available to anyone, not just businesses, so have at it). Since we’re setting up an LLC for our online endeavors and are in the process of separating our personal and business income, a separate credit card to [...]

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Published on November 30th, 2006 - 68 Comments
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New Passport Requirements for International Travel

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If you travel internationally, you’d better listen up… In just a couple of months, you’ll have to present a passport when arriving in the United States from North, Central, or South America as well as the Carribean (and Bermuda). Previously, U.S. and Canadian citizens were allowed to enter the U.S. from select countries if they [...]

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Published on November 29th, 2006 - 4 Comments
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Google Checkout: First Impressions

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This past weekend I had the opportunity to take Google Checkout for a test drive. If you’re not familiar with Google Checkout, it’s an online payment system that lets you track your purchases from a wide variety of merchants all in one place. Google Checkout is tied to your Gmail account — you do have [...]

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Published on November 28th, 2006 - 4 Comments
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The Best of FCN – Selection from 08/06

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Time for another quick trip through the archives… Here are some of my favorite posts from the month of August…
08/03/2006 — The Danger of No-Interest, Same-as-Cash Purchases
08/04/2006 — AmEx Buyer’s Assurance Warranty Extension Program
08/08/2006 — Are you Saving Enough for Retirement?
08/10/2006 — Craigslist First Impressions: Lots of Scammers
08/11/2006 — Pre-Paid Legal Plans
08/14/2006 — Choosing a [...]

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Published on November 28th, 2006 - Leave a Comment
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Signup Bonuses for Business Credit Cards (Anyone can Apply)

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Unfortunately, all offers referenced in this article have since expired. In the mean time, check out my master list of credit cards with signup bonuses.

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Published on November 27th, 2006 - 7 Comments
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One Year Ago This Week (November 19th – November 25th)

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Here’s a quick look at some of my favorite posts from a year ago this past week:
• Money Moves for 2006, Part 4: Your Health – Part IV of my series on money moves to make before the end of the year.
• On Dental Insurance, Appeals, and Pulling Teeth – Sometimes getting your teeth pulled [...]

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Published on November 27th, 2006 - Leave a Comment
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Weekly Roundup – 11/24/06

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Here’s a quick look at some of the articles that caught my eye over the past week…

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Published on November 26th, 2006 - One Comment
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Carnivals – Week of 11/20/06

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FiveCentNickel participated in three carnivals this week. Here they are along with links to my posts that were included in each.
The Carnival of Personal Finance included “Reward Credit Cards: What’s in my Wallet?”
The Best of Me Symphony included “Solving Customer Service Problems.” Also included was “Dealing With Six Year Old Procrastination and Dawdling” from raising4boys.com.
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Published on November 24th, 2006 - Leave a Comment
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Happy Thanksgiving

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Just a quick note to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Here’s a short list of some of the things that I’m thankful for:
1. My wife.
2. Our kids.
3. Good health.
4. Financial security.
This list could go on and on (and on!), but it’s a holiday and I want to get back to doing nothing.
Happy Thanksgiving.

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Published on November 23rd, 2006 - Leave a Comment
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