Archive for November, 2007

Gas Stations Reserving Credit Funds Experiment - Exxon

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

Exxon is generally overpriced gasoline in this area, but I decided that since they are quite a popular gas station, they would be an adequate place to target for my gas station funds experiment.
I took my AMEX gift card that I had $95 left on and attempted to buy $5 in gas.  I was unsuccessful in [...]

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Sharebuilder Acquired by ING Direct

Monday, November 19th, 2007

Interesting news.  Sharebuilder was acquired by ING Direct.
I have a few small investments through Sharebuilder but I was never really impressed with their website or interface.  ING’s, however, is great.  Very easy and intuitive. 
I, for one, am looking forward to this.  I love simplifying my financial life.
Below is the email I got from Sharebuilder tonight:

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Fewer Gifts this Holiday Season

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Boy, are these polls everywhere this time of year.  I found this gem on my favorite site, The Consumerist.
According to a Deloitte and Touche study, the average American family is planning to spend 19% less this holiday season, or about $517, on presents this year.  This average American family, whoever they may be, also only [...]

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The Disappointment of Macys

Monday, November 12th, 2007

I used to love shopping at Macys.  Love it.  I’d go there during my lunch hour and just browse the store, specifically the fine china and crystal section.  When I would go to bridal showers and see people open gifts, everyone would be amazed at how much I was able to identify those gifts site.  I have [...]

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