2million's Personal Finance Blog

My Journey to Financial Freedom

August 3, 2007

July 2007 Net Worth Update (+$4,505)

Another positive month, slightly better than June, but below average for me over the past year. I guess I should be pleased that it was still a productive month given the significant drop in the stock market over the last...
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August 6, 2007

I am Now A Vanguard Flagship Client

What a pleasant suprise -- I logged into my Vanguard account the other day and noticed I was now upgraded to a Vanguard Flagship client. Vanguard Flagship service is for Vanguard clients with over $1 million in Vanguard accounts. I...
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August 13, 2007

5 Year Plan to Financial Freedom

Depsite all the chaos that’s going on in my life currently with the upcoming wedding, china assignment, saving for a home, etc., I have been spending a lot of time recently dwelling on the need for a 5 year plan....
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August 16, 2007

Secrets of Power Negotiating Book Review

Granted this book is on the periphery of personal finance books. However after reading this book it reinforced my thinking that negotiating is such an important part of personal finance. It is a part of every financial transaction that occurs...
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August 20, 2007

Mortgage Escrow Accounts Untimely Adjustments

Last month I converted my 2nd house to a rental property. My mortgage payment was $787 including the mortgage payment and escrow payment for taxes and insurance. I rented the house out for $860/month which covered the monthly payment and...
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August 22, 2007

Free Chick-fila Sandwich and Soda

Just found this offer for a free Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich and medium Coca-Cola on slickdeals. No purchase necessary. There are no Chick-fil-As near me in China, but I did sign up my fiancee and family for some free sandwiches to...
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August 27, 2007

Love Skype But Confusing Options to Upgrade

Since I have begun my China assignment, the most cost-effective tool I have been using is Skype. I tried it out on a business trip earlier this year before I moved to China and found it worked very well...
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August 29, 2007

Previous Owner Wants My House Back

I got a short email from the previous owner of the FSBO purchase I made last year. It turns out he is now looking for a new place to live and wanted to see if I was interested in selling...
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August 31, 2007

Upgraded to Skype Pro

I have made some progress with my Skype service after initially finding the Skype service offerings very confusing. I decided to upgrade to Skype Pro. Its a bundled service for $36 a year. The confusing thing is the bundle changes...
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