Archive for July 2008

As many of you know from my previous post I am an avid user of ING Direct for my Checking and Savings. While using their site recently I came across an offer for Trusteer’s Rapport software. The software, which is offered free to ING customers, is used for consumer identity theft protection. [...]

For the past several months I have been using ING checking and high yield savings accounts. Their checking account is called Electric Orange and their savings account is called Orange Savings. I have been very pleased with both of them and have very few complaints. For years I used Wells Fargo as [...]

Do you use Myspace? I’m guessing that a majority of the readers of this site have used Myspace at one point or another. Creating a Myspace profile gives you an easy way to keep your friends updated on what is happening in your life. Facts about yourself and personal pics can all [...]

Every since I started my monthly budgeting using YNAB, I have been looking for an easy way to keep track of my daily expenses. When making my day to day purchases I try to use my debit card rather than cash. For tracking purposes this approach works the best for me. However, [...]

While in school did you ever sign up for a credit card just to get the free t-shirt or glass that came along with it? At my school the credit card sign up tables lined the main walk ways the beginning of each semester. I witnessed numerous students sign up just so they [...]

Ever since I started my quest to complete 100 pushups without stopping I have started thinking about other ways to improve my overall fitness level. One thing that I really want to improve is my cardio. I spend the majority of my day stationary and notice that my cardio lacks when performing moderate exercise. My problem is, I like a schedule that builds you up to your goal. I know I can go start out light on the treadmill and build my way up, but I like to have a plan. Two nights ago I begin looking for a

During a persons college years many things take place, some of them memorable and some of them forgettable. For many, it is their first time away from home and peer pressure can get the best of them in certain situations. For those of us who were hard partiers in college, alcohol has played [...]