Weekly Linkup

Just as a friendly reminder to all of you who still use regular USPS, the rate hike will take effect on May 14th and a first class letter will go from 39 cents to 41 cents. Dymo, whoever they are, is giving away ten 2c stamps so help you with the surge, offer ends Sept. 1.

FMF explains how not all index funds are not equal whereas MBH discusses how not all priority mail boxes are equal.

Nickel writes about the latest 6 month Citi Divident Platinum Select promo, but I say down with these stupid teaser promo rates!

JLP makes a case for diversification as the Dow hits new all-time highs while the NASDAQ isn’t even close to its former peak.

Flexo’s auto insurance is going up but not as much as he thought it would considering his accident. My insurance cost has been going down by around $25-$40 every single renewal (I pay for 6 month increments), not sure why other than I’m getting older?

Ever wonder what it meant when someone said your home was on a 100 year flood plain? I write briefly on what that means at Homeowners Insurance Guide.

Don’t think you should review your insurance policies? Don’t think you really need an emergency fund? Read this story from Trent about the things he learned The Flood of 1993 (of the Mississippi River, where a levee broke, it was bad) and you’ll likely think twice. Three times even.

JD lists five ways to earn a little more money. I thought it was funny that one of the reasons for doing this was to pay off debt and one of the ways to earn cash was to sell your stuff, makes you wonder if some folks are filling up one hole by digging a new one.