Showing posts with label finance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label finance. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Case of currency...

Coming soon: a secure, hardware based electronic bitcoin wallet called 'case'. The credit card sized device works with fingerprint ID, and does not require a phone or computer. Cost: 199 USD Read more about it via TechCrunch:

techcrunch.com Learn more about it via Case:

http://choosecase.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Digital Black Market...

Soon, doing shady business digitally might get much easier. The app 'Dark Wallet' will make it easy to launder money by using 'Bitcoin' digital currency - anonymously.
Read more and watch the video via Wired:

www.wired.com/2014/04/dark-wallet

Thursday, April 10, 2014

treasure trove...

The latest trend in stashing valuables - 'The Freeport'. Freeports are high security buildings that are essentially tax free storage units for valuables.
Read more about it via CNN's 'Money':

money.cnn.com

Friday, November 22, 2013

Card of cards...

The 'Coin Electronic Credit Card' is readying for launch this summer. The credit card can contain many other cards electronically, and switch via the controls on the front of the card. The card is programmed via an App that works with smart phones. Cost: 50 USD
Read more and watch a short video via TechCrunch:

techcrunch.com

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Pay phone...

The new 'Geode' digital wallet for the iPhone is available. This case-like device stores all your credit information - turning your phone into all your credit cards at once. Data is protected by a biometric reader and software on the phone. Cost: 199 USD
Info and tech details via iCache:

www.icache.com

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Golden in London...


This month sees the installation of the first gold vending machine in London. The 'Gold To Go' machine was unveiled in the Westfield Shopping Mall. Prices are updated at 10 minute intervals to pace the current market. Clients can purchase from 1g to 250g quantities.







Read more about it via RegHardware:
www.reghardware.com

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Credit decoded...


If you've ever wondered what all those numbers mean on a credit card, here's a handy primer that decodes them - including some tips on how to know when you're being given a fake one.




Credit cards decoded via Mint:
www.mint.com

Monday, December 20, 2010

Funding your fun...


Unless you have backing from a secret government agency, you're probably funding your own fun. 'How Rich People Think' is a peek inside the mind of some of the world's wealthiest people - based on 26 years of experience interviewing them. Simple changes in thinking can radically improve your financial life. Cost: about 17 USD





Available for download (and free preview) from the author:
howrichpeoplethinkbook.com


Also available from Amazon.com
www.amazon.com

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Financial firewall..;


Every now and again, you might travel somewhere that's a bit questionable - perhaps somewhere known for it's identity theft. One way you can limit your exposure is to use a prepaid travel card. While not perfect - it does limit your liability since it's a pre-paid amount that's not linked to your other accounts. It's also a good way to hia 'welp with your budgeting.





Read more about it via 'WiseBread':
www.wisebread.com

Friday, May 14, 2010

Au ATM...

If you're in Abu Dhabi, and need a quick gold transaction - you have a new option.. The world's first gold dispensing ATM.




Tuesday, January 20, 2009

About those Benjamins...


There are many 'counterfeit proof features' built into US Currency. Here's a desktop bill detector that can help you find them. The UV light will help find the fluorescent color threads and magnetic strips, and there's a magnifying strip on the top surface to help things along. Cost: about 60 authentic USD.




Available from Hammacher Schlemmer:
www.hammacher.com

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Funding your fun


Chances are, you don’t have the backing of a government agency for your adventures. You might like to read this book ‘The Four Hour Work Week’ by Timothy Ferriss.
Tim has figured out how to automate and outsource his work life, freeing himself to wander the globe in search of adventures. He is offering you his secrets on how to do the same. Highly entertaining and definitely recommended.

The books is available from all the usual suspects.

Visit his website for additional information:

www.fourhourworkweek.com

Monday, April 16, 2007

Small Change


Often, people say they can't afford to do fun or interesting things. This is especially true of activities with a really low SAF (Spouse Acceptance Factor). Here's a simple idea. Take your daily pocket change, and drop it into a container. All of it. Every day. In a very short time, you'll be suprised how much accumulates from the 'leftovers'. When enough accumulates, you can either roll it yourself and take it to the bank, or take it to one of those automatic change sorting machines (which will charge you a toll of about 6 to 8 percent).

Now, you will most likely not accumulate enough to purchase a high end vacation or an Aston Martin.

However, in about 8 to 10 months, you should have enough to pay for those Krav Maga lessons you've been wanting to take, or a Walther PPK and some firing range time, or a rental of a really great sports car.

Who would have thought that annoying pocket change could be converted to fun?