Please don’t forget to read our disclosures, you should also always do your own due diligence when making your own investment decisions. In three previous posts, I covered why I think IPI is undervalued, why even in a worst case scenario the company could still make a profit for shareholders, and how one mine was
Month: October 2016
Majority of Americans Have Less Than $1k in Savings
According to USA Today and GoBankingRates, 69% of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings, including 29% of adults earning $150k or more. Imagine having more readily available cash than 69% of Americans with just a $1,000 bill. What’s interesting is that of those surveyed, only 15% had savings of $10,000 or more. This means that savers are
Earn Bonus Starpoints at SPG and Le Meridien Hotels
Personally, I find Starwood’s SPG program extremely lucrative if you like being pampered and finding huge deals. Even if you’re not an elite member, you can still find some great deals, particularly if you take advantage of Starwood’s BRG program. Take advantage of these two lucrative SPG promotions to earn epic points: #1. SPG’s More For You Program (register by
Stay at IHG Hotels for $35 Per Night
Update: In an earlier post, we showed how you could buy and use hotel points for rooms for as little as $21 per night at Hilton. They recently extended their promotion to 10/31/2016, so you have a couple more days to find out if there are any category 1 or 2 properties you would visit!
Major Tax Benefits to Owning a Home
I’ve been researching ways to think about buying vs. renting a home. In the meantime, I’ve found a lot of really cool tax benefits that you could qualify for if you own your own home! Please don’t forget to consult a tax professional. Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction Assuming you’re paying $300/month in interest for your mortgage,
This One Mine is Worth All of IPI – and the Company has at Least 3 More
Almost a month ago, I posted a blog on why I think IPI is a compelling investment opportunity. I wanted to follow-up with one of the main reasons why I think this company presents an interesting opportunity for investors. That said, I want to remind you not only about the disclosures of this site, but also that you
Three Reasons Why I Think Bank of America is a Compelling Investment
As a follow-up to my thoughts on IPI, I wanted to share three high level reasons why I think Bank of America is also a compelling investment. As a reminder, please don’t forget to check out our disclosures and please don’t invest money without consulting a professional or being prepared to suffer through regular and unexpected market
Intro to Fight Club- I Mean Value Investing
For most people, low-cost ETF/Index funds are probably one of the best investment choices out there. Note: as an Amazon associate, I may receive a commission if you purchase on Amazon using one of the links on this page. I want to reach financial security and independence as quickly as possible, and one of the best
$40/Night Per Person Trip to Mexico City
DD and I are spending just $40/night each on JetBlue flights and 4-5 star SPG hotels for a 5-night trip to Mexico City! Airfare was free using JetBlue miles matched earlier in the year (promotion expired). For hotels, we used SPG’s BRG program to get kickbacks, points and discounts worth $375. On average, we’re paying about $80 total per night for rooms that cost $200
Two Things to Look Out For When Investing in Mutual Funds
Avoiding these two common investment fund traits can save you thousands of dollars over time: any 12b-1 fees and high turnover rates. Simply put, 12b-1 fees are fees that mutual funds charge you for marketing their fund. These fees are in addition to fees charged to you for the administration and management of the fund, and are