Blog Post of the Week! from Money Life & More
Dear Minions,
Is there anything better than vanilla ice cream or (better yet) the peanut buster parfait at Dairy Queen?
Well, the only thing I can think of is screwing the phone company.
Why didn’t I create a blog called “Givin’ it to the Man”? If someone wrote that blog, I’d be your first reader (dream!).
I probably didn’t write it because I rarely “give it to the man.” I’m pretty much a sheep. I’d show you the pants, but Cheryl has them with her. I rarely even know where they are.
So–
That’s why this week’s soon-to-be-esteemed Blog Post of the Week! (name will be licensed or something as soon as it starts to catch on…which should be any day now) was written by Lance from Money Life and More.
Lance somehow talks the phone company into giving his a new smart phone. That’s right…”giving” him. The price he was going to have to pay? $150.
He had to break through a language barrier (phone support people who barely understand English? When did that start?) and give his argument twice, but he scored a sweet phone and lived to write about it.
Lance’s piece is aptly titled: I Got A Crazy Deal: Samsung Galaxy Skyrocket
So, Lance, here’s the gig:
Congrats on winning the soon-to-be-esteemed Blog Post of the Week! You may now print this off and place it on your refrigerator.
You are welcome.
8 Other Blogs You Should Be Reading But Probably Forgot So I’ll Remind You
Let’s kick off the festivities with the new-to-me blog Fearless Men, and a great post called How To Make Her Feel Special. On Father’s Day, the best gift a guy could get is a happy family, and everybody knows that NOBODY’S happy until SHE’S happy.
Last week I missed a post by Jana from Daily Money Shot. It’s a letter to her daughter, entitled Dear Erica. Bring Kleenex. You’ve been warned.
A HUGE congratulations to American Debt Project, who has successfully navigated the blogging waters for 12 months. If you aren’t a blogger, you may not have an idea just how cool that is…this isn’t easy and I’ve seen many great blogs disappear. Help her celebrate AND try to win over $110 in prizes at: Made It To One Year of Blogging: Now Giving Away Over $110 in Prizes!
Crazy Dr. Dean (he really is a doctor, though I’m sure he’d do a great job playing one on television, if asked) at Millionaire Nurse Blog is talking about texting this week. Forget these silly texting protocols. When are you going to write the important post about when it’s okay to send smoke signals, Dr. Dean?
Here’s what’s hard to find in the blogosphere: a well-written math intensive post. Here’s a great one: What Does “Stock Return 8 Percent Each Year” Actually Mean? I think you’ll be surprised. First, you’ll realize how easy it is to manipulate data. Second, that while we knew MyMoneyDesign was handsome and can write….he actually can bring it with the numbers and stuff.
Ready to get your anger on? Another new-to-me blog is at HappyHomeowner. What planet have I been on? Jen not only has an awesome blog, but is a runner (among many other things). Read Today a Bank of America Manager Told Me I’m a Delinquent. Haven’t closed your BofA account yet? What are you waiting for?
Let’s move from anger to fear. This post: The Sad End of Saving and Investing at The Globe and Mail shows you just how grim many people see the future.
Finally, check my favorite picture of the week at MyJamPackedLife on her Wordless Wednesday post. If someone wouldn’t mind volunteering to read to me while I …er…. lay some cable, that would be terrific. Apply at joe@thefreefinancialadvisor.com. Make sure the words “Poop Reader” are in the subject line so our interns can pull your application from the TONS of fan mail we get here.
I think that’s a suitable finish, don’t you?
Random Thoughts to End the Week Without a Flourish
Our podcast is undergoing a transformation. We’re changing the name. I can’t wait until Monday so you’ll find out what it will be. Nope, not telling here. Just building excitement.
I’m sure you can’t wait.
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WOOHOO!!!! Thanks for the awesome massive mention. Ice cream is pretty good but I agree, smartphones are better! The key to take away is that it never hurts to ask. The worst thing that can happen is someone says no!
Lance@MoneyLife&More recently posted..Net Worth: What Is It and How To Calculate It
I’d say if a cone costs $3, then your deal was about 50 times better, right? That’s definitely what I got out of your post, Lance. Just ask…and be prepared when you do. That can’t hurt either.
Thanks for the big mention AJ! You’re the first fellow blogger to call me handsome!
MyMoneyDesign recently posted..Happy 10-Year Anniversary
Oh, MMD, you say that to all the bloggers.
A great compilation of content this week, Joe!
But now I want ice cream…
Dave, Financial Conflict Coach recently posted..The #1 Cause Of Financial Conflict
Yeah, Dave, I shouldn’t have brought it up. Every time I come back here to answer comments I see that double decker cone in my face.
LOL. i hope you really do get some applications from that! thanks for the mention. have a great weekend.
Ha! If I do get applications I think I might actually be a little creeped out.
Smoke signals, is that the best you could do?
At least give me credit in this high tech world-maybe Navajo Code-Talker or something.
You can’t write about derivatives and financial planning every day, your audience would click away….well, you know that already…
Dr Dean recently posted..Dementia And Your Money
Yeah, I have to do better, Dr. Dean. I wrote that and then thought that I could step it up. Never made it back to the post. Have a great weekend!
Wow! Thank you so much for the mention–I hope more people read this and vacate their BoA accounts ASAP so they never have to even have the possibility of being treated as I was…
Have a great weekend!!
The Happy Homeowner recently posted..Today, a Bank of America Manager Told Me I’m a Delinquent
Some time I’ll tell you my story w/ BoA, Jen. I’m happy to join your cause.
My mortgage used to be with BoA but refinanced and now with WF. Worked out for me and I like the team of horses!
Thanks so much for including my letter to my daughter. I didn’t realize you were so sensitive…
Jana @ Daily Money Shot recently posted..My husband: King of the dumpster divers
I’m still a manly man, Jana, but I have a soft spot for “Time in a Bottle” posts.
Thanks, dude, now I want ice cream. I wish DQ would bring back the Nerds blizzard, though I’m pretty sure I was the only one who ever ate it ever.
Kathleen @ Frugal Portland recently posted..Where do you buy your domain name?
I’m just trying to put the tastes together, Kathleen. Nerds + Blizzard….hmmmm….I’ve always liked the Nestle Crunch Blizzard w/ chocolate ice cream, but they don’t offer that at every DQ.
Good one! Enjoyed the posts I hadn’t already seen. BTW, apparently vanilla is the most favoured flavor – in many things
. Followed by ice-cream but tehre is wuite a margin.
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Thanks for mentioning us here! We’ve only been around 44 days and looking to get the word out.
John recently posted..A Father’s Day Gift
Oh, man, I loved that post, too! I’m trying to get a 99 cent iPhone, now, but I don’t think I have as persuasive of arguments as Lance did…
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Great list of articles. That ice cream looks so sweet…
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Yeah, I kind of hate that picture. It makes me want to grab that cone right out of his hand….
I couldn’t get past the ice cream!! It is my favorite food ever!!! And dairy queen, don’t get me started…. oh, I”m totally in ice cream state of mind. Oh, and some great ideas for future reading. I would like a deal on a samsung galaxy.
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I think Lance gives some good tips to go get it, Barbara!
Ok, that ice cream photo creeps me out. Is that from the Anarchist Cookbook?
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