Ahhh the clahhsic Best of 2005 post that you may or may not have been waiting for. Considering this blog was started on January 31st of this year, this really could be titled the Best Ever post and still be accurately titled. However, that is a bit presumptuous to say that what I consider the best is what you should consider the best but we’ll give it a shot anyway. Of the 433 posts written this year, here are the ones, categorized for your convenience, that I believe are worthy of re-reading:
Incredibly Detailed House Hunting Search
Financial Products:
Laddered CD/MMC Safe Invesment Plan
The Beauty of Mutual Funds
Vanguard Target Retirement Funds Explained
ETFs and Mutual Funds - Empowering Average Joe Trader
Emigrant Direct Account Opening Guide (and Review)
Introduction to I-Bonds and Treasury Direct
Taxes
Tax Relief 101 - Education Credits (Lifetime & Hope)
Tax Relief 101 - Deducting State Sales Tax (vs. State Income Tax)
Tax Relief 101 - Understanding Alternative Minimum Tax
Tax Relief 101 - Understanding Capital Gains and Losses
Tax Relief 101 - Retirement Savings Credit
Tax Breaks for Tree-Hugging Autos
Your Tax Return as a Subtle Financial Planner
Tax Advantaged Investing Strategies
Schnepper-Malagoli Charitable Tax Grab
Deducting Donations - IRS Tax Rules
Tax Credit for Energy Saving Home Improvements
Think About Your Tax Deductions
Retirement
401k Front Loaded versus Incremental Contributions
IRAs Protected From Bankruptcy Creditors
401(k) “Additional Company Match Contribution”
Retirement Planning: Rely Only On Yourself
New Retirement Option - Roth 401k Explained
Five Tips for your Retirement Account
Reviewing and Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Frugality:
Is a Hobby or Habit Hurting Your Savings?
Always Ask to have a Fee Refunded/Waived
How To Conserve Gas While Driving
Just Ask: 200 Cell Phone Minutes Free
Post Office Tips and Tricks
How To Buy Stamps Under Face Value
Understanding “Trimmables,” or, Purposeful Saving
Buying Auto Parts Yourself Saves On Repairs
Plan Meals And Save On Groceries
Jim Cramer-related:
Jim Cramer’s Mad Money
Jim Cramer’s 25 Rules of Investing (First Five Rules)
Jim Cramer’s Mad Money - Lightning Round Legit?
Jim Cramer’s 25 Rules of Investing (Rules 6 - 10)
Jim Cramer’s 25 Rules of Investing (Rules 11 - 15)
Jim Cramer’s 25 Rules of Investing (Rules 16 - 20)
Jim Cramer’s 25 Rules of Investing (Rules 21 - 25)
Free Jim Cramer’s Mad Money Recaps
Auto:
Purchasing a Used Car from a Dealership
Why Buy Your Tires at Costco
Guide to Buying a Car on Ebay
Car Insurance - Milestone at Age 25
Auto Insurance & The 25 Milestone
CarMax’s Friendly Buying Experience
SmartMoney Auto Insurance Tips
Nitrogen-Filled Tires & Better Gas Mileage?
Auto Insurance 25 Year Milestone Analysis Revised
Carnivals:
Carnival of Personal Finance #2
Carnival of Personal Finance #21
Carnival of Debt Reduction #7
Carnival of Debt Reduction #13
Festival of Frugality
Festival of Frugality #1
Personal Finance Blogger Spotlight Series:
Boston Gal’s Open Wallet
My Money Musings
Young and Broke
Sitting Pretty Financially
The Millionaire Blog
Health & Medical:
How Does A Flexible Spending Account Work?
Understanding COBRA Health Insurance
Finding Temporary Health/Medical Insurance
Ebay’s Health Insurance Plan
Others:
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - It Saves Money
How Federal Funds Rate Affects You
Online Photo Developers Comparison
Is AAA Worth It?
Making Sense of Mail-Order DVD Services
PF Blogger’s Allowance Policies
Understanding Total Cost of Ownership
Costco’s Incredible Return Policy
Buying Counterfeit Merchandise
Don’t Save, Pay Off Debt!
Gift Card Consumer Protection Laws
My Past Jobs In College
Thanks for everything everyone!
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Hey Jim,
Congratulations on a successful year!
Glad you narrowed it down to only a few hundred. Now all I need is 15 hours of uninterrupted time to read all this stuff.
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