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Entries from July 2009

Pricematching to Online Retailers

July 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment

Whenever I go shopping, I always whip out my smartphone to compare prices.  If the store’s price is comparable, I’d probably just buy it there.  If the difference is significant, I’ll definitely buy it online.
This weekend, I went to Best Buy to buy a digital TV antenna since I decided to go ahead and get […]

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Tags: Saving

To Unlock or Not to Unlock

July 24th, 2009 · No Comments

 
I recently heard some advice that you should buy cell phones unlocked so that you don’t get locked into expensive contracts set by the carriers.  At the time, I didn’t think it was a very good idea because carriers subsidize their phones making them much more affordable.  Without the subsidies, phones can get pretty expensive.  […]

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Tags: Saving · Technology

What’s in a Name?

July 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments

 After running through some names, I’ve finally picked one.  It was tough because you’d be surprised by how many good names are taken already.  The new fund will be named Verde Vista Capital.  Verde Vista translated from Spanish means Green View which is appropriate because not only will it be focused on investments in green […]

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Tags: Hedge Funds

The New Fun Project

July 10th, 2009 · No Comments

So the project I’ve been working on is…(drumroll please)…a hedge fund focused on green investments.  I was inspired to start this up after having dinner with some friends.  I’ve always been a staunch proponent of investing and started when I was in high school so when the conversation veered in that direction, I naturally […]

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Tags: Hedge Funds

Happy July 4th!

July 4th, 2009 · 1 Comment

It’s July 4th in the good ol’ U.S. of A and I hope everyone here has a great time celebrating American independence.

As for me, I’ll be barbecuing it up with some friends of mine and working on a new project of mine.  More details to come in my next post…

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Tags: Holidays