I really don't like mail. Unless it's my birthday, nothing makes me happier than seeing an empty mailbox. That's because each and every day I'm hammered with deals, offers and not-so-subtle sales pitches. Yesterday was no different. After walking the dog around 5:00 pm, I pick up the mail and …
Impress Your Friends With These 3 Cool Payment Apps
Mrs. Blinkin and I walked into Panera last night for dinner. We weren't in the mood to cook and we wanted something that was quick and relatively healthy (so our options were limited). I find myself eating Panera more and more - not only for their food choices - but also for the experience. If we're …
Funancials is Featured on Mint.com!
You've heard of Mint.com, right? Of course you have. Everyone has heard of Mint - because Mint is THE AUTHORITY when it comes to budgeting. If you don't know where your paycheck is going, check out Mint. If you want to get serious about saving, check out Mint. If you want to put together a plan …
10 Reasons Why Apple Pay is a Game-Changer
I have been waiting for this day for a long time (just ask my wife): The day when one mobile wallet becomes THE mobile wallet. The day when consumers ditch plastic cards and choose to pay via mobile phone. The day when merchants have a reason to invest in new point-of-sale technology. The day …
If You Need A Great Book, Read ‘The Everything Store – Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon’
"I'm sorry, did I take my stupid pills today?" "If that's our plan, I don't like our plan." "Do I need to go down and get the certificate that says I'm CEO to get you to stop...?" "Are you lazy or just incompetent?" "If I hear that idea again, I'm gonna have to kill myself." "Why are …
You Only Need to Read This If You Have an Amex Card and Shop at Costco
I love credit card rewards. It's funny to think that most of my excitement stems from the much-too-fast accumulation of 6%, 4% and 2% of my total spend. Even though my cash back rewards are "double the fun" of the popular 3-2-1 offers and more lucrative than the rotating 5% categories; the …
The Actual Math Behind Paying Down Your Mortgage vs Investing
One of the most popular debates among Personal Finance enthusiasts is that of “paying down debt” versus “investing.” For example, people ask: “Should I pay down my mortgage or add to my 401(k)?” -or- “Should I pay off my student loans or open a Roth IRA?” Although the debt and the …
