Archive for December, 2007

Most Popular Posts in 2007

2007 is my first full calendar year blogging. Thank you so much for your support. According to Google Analytics, these are the 5 most popular posts on my blog in 2007 (by “page views”):

Which Vanguard Money Market Fund?
What Happens When a Bank Goes Out of Business
Best Checking Account Which Is Not A Checking Account
Estimate Your [...]

Looking Inside a Credit Card Portfolio

I was searching for some information about my credit card the other day and I accidentally stumbled upon a collection of interesting documents. They are the offering documents for Bank of America’s borrowing backed by its credit card receivables. Bank of America lends money to credit card holders. It borrows the money from the capital [...]

Better Gift Cards

It’s holiday time. Many stores are pushing gift cards and gift certificates. I heard a radio ad for a lottery gift card! You give someone a gift card so they can buy lottery tickets. Isn’t that insane? The lottery has long been said as a tax on the poor. You give someone a gift so [...]

Giveaway: Free 1-Year Subscription to Bon Appetit, Domino, or Gourmet Magazine

[Update on 12/17/2007: The giveaway is closed. The randomly selected recipient has been notified.]
Because of a recent purchase at Amazon.com, I’m eligible for a free one-year subscription to a choice of “Bon Appetit,” “Domino,” or “Gourmet” magazine. I’m not interested in any of them. If any of you is interested, please send me an e-mail. [...]