by Jackie Beck

This is going to be a little bit of this and that, all mixed up into one post. Mostly, it’s an update on some of the money-related things going on in my life. But also, there are snazzy links at the end!  Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

If you’re the random winner of my little contest, I’ll send you one. Who doesn’t want free money to spend on Amazon? Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

The Carnival of Money Stories is a weekly blog carnival where individuals share their stories and experiences with money. And who doesn’t love a good story? Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Welcome to today’s Best of Money Carnival, which is unique in that it features the best money-related posts submitted for the week. (Thanks to all those who submitted.) With 54 submissions, choosing the top ten was tough, but here we go:

#10

Want to get the dirt on a financial advisor? Ask to see their “Form ADV Part II.”

Mike Piper presents Researching a Financial Advisor: Form ADV Part II posted at Oblivious Investor. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

I love finding new uses for things that would otherwise go directly to the recycling. Case in point: New dog toys (aka junk mail) arrive in the mail almost daily Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Depositing the few checks I get now and then is always interesting, because I never know quite what the teller will say about them, if anything.

You see, pretty much the only checks I deposit with any regularity are Read the rest of this entry »