Archive for July, 2005

XXIA

Wow, XXIA went back up to $20. I sold a bit too early, again. I sold at point A, but I really should have sold at point B.

Friday, July 29th, 2005

New Blogger, NYC Money

Check out this new blogger, Sue at NYC Money. She seems to be doing very well for her age and is on the right path to her first million. Speaking of which, I hope to get to my first million by age 30, too. Looks like, I have to pull a rabbit out of the [...]

Friday, July 29th, 2005

Real Estate Investment Plan #1

I’m looking into Philadelphia to buying an investment property. I hope to get a nice “move-in” condition” house in a good neighborhood for around $120,000. I’m planning to put down around 15K for down payment.
If you have any experience buying a property or knowledgeable about investing in Philly, please advise.

Thursday, July 28th, 2005

More PACT

I loaded up more shares of PACT today, 500 shares more at 7.75 a piece.

Thursday, July 28th, 2005

Traded XXIA

I bought XXIA on Monday during the pullback at 17.45 and sold it today in the rally at 18.50. Total gains is about $250.

Wednesday, July 27th, 2005

Vanguard

I spoke with three Vanguard customer service agents yesterday. The first one sounded very impatient. Perhaps it was Monday morning and he didn’t wanted to be at work. Well, tough luck! It’s your job to impress your potential customers. It’s not like I was giving him a hard time, I was very friendly. [...]

Tuesday, July 26th, 2005

Citi Dividend Card

Save with 0% APR on Balance Transfers for 12 months with no Balance Transfer fee
Earn cash back on everything–a full 5% cash back on purchases at supermarkets, drugstores and gas stations, plus 1% on all other purchases
Earn cash back on qualifying Cash Advances and eligible Balance Transfers
Earn unlimited cash [...]

Tuesday, July 26th, 2005

What Money Type Are You?

Click on link in the middle of the article to take test.
I am RATIONAL.

Thursday, July 21st, 2005

Brokerage Firms Comparison

Ameritrade vs. Scottrade

When I was out of town on a trip, I wanted to check my portfolio over the phone since I didn’t have access to the Internet. I called Ameritrade and they told me there was no phone support. I was very disappointed. A big financial firm like Ameritrade that does not allow me [...]

Tuesday, July 19th, 2005

Housing Bubble?

Here’s a humorous picture.

Friday, July 15th, 2005