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Clarification

May 1st, 2008 · No Comments

James from dinksfinance.com pointed out on my last post that the Swiss_Mouse mentioned a negative return but not on “what”.
Well, the Swiss_Mouse should have been clearer. Yet another “learning experience” for the Mouse. Clarity, clarity.
The Swiss_Mouse meant to say that his entire net-worth was down. By “return”he really meant his […]

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Tags: Blogging · Making Cheddar

“Tannis” Project Proceeding

April 24th, 2008 · No Comments

The Swiss_Mouse has decided to  move on to his next project.  Finding the Lost Ark of Cheddar.
His next project is already in the works and will be ready for Phase I release on May 1st (hopefully).
Phase II will come in July.
A money maker, probably not.  BUT the Swiss_Mouse is more confindant about this project.  The […]

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Tags: Blogging · Making Cheddar

$12 from Smorty

April 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment

$12 from Smorty.com
That is all the Swiss_Mouse has made from his pay per post experiment.
Not on Cheddarblog.  PLEASE.  The Cheddarblog is all about integrity!  The Swiss_Mouse would never soil the Cheddarblog with cheap promotions.
Yes he would, but only as links, etc.  He’s not going to turn Cheddarblog into anything other than the journey of a […]

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Tags: Blogging · Other Blogs · Making Cheddar

Craps for the Clueless

March 3rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

The Swiss_Mouse just finished reading a fantasy novel.
Then he turned his sites on …gambling.
Since a trip to Vegas two years ago he has been fascinated by Craps.  It was the ONLY game of chance that he actually won at.  Twice he walked away from tables at the Casino Royale with $45.  That is sweet cheddar!  […]

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Tags: Making Cheddar

Blogging for Cheddar

February 26th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The Swiss_Mouse starts his experiment in blogging for cheddar on March 1st.
He doesn’t expect much, but in all honesty, he’ll take anything.
He has set up his blogging email accounts, and on March 1 will submit to at least two blog for pay sites.
He will write more on this subject later.

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Tags: Blogging · Making Cheddar

Skymiles Dining

February 20th, 2008 · No Comments

The Swiss_Mouse often heads out to the Cheesecake Factory or a fondue restaurant to snack and relax.
He always uses his CapitalOne card in order to get his No Hassle Miles.
As an added bonus, he has that card linked to UPromise, so if it is a participating restaurant, the mouselings will get a tidbit of college […]

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Tags: Saving Cheddar · Making Cheddar · General

Damn you, Prudential Financial!

January 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Years ago the Swiss_Mouse and Mrs. Swiss_Mouse bought insurance from Prudential.  We were young and the cheddar was flowing.
Not knowing much about insurance, we asked family members for advise.  Looking back..oh my.
Dear 1990’s Swiss_Mouse,
Do not listen to the in-laws.
Sincerely,
2000’s Swiss_Mouse
We purchase policies through the agent that sold to Mrs. Swiss_Mouse’s family.  The Swiss_Mouse realized a […]

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Tags: Squeak! · Saving Cheddar · Making Cheddar

Emergency Fund and Extra Payments

January 10th, 2008 · No Comments

The Emergency fund has been a constant theme on the Cheddarblog.
Though the Swiss_Mouse took a hit at the end of the year due to Mrs. Swiss_Mouse’s medical issues, his Emergency fund is still at a full 4 months of living expenses.  He will get it back up to 6 months.
But once you are at 6 […]

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Tags: Saving Cheddar · Making Cheddar

To MBA or Not MBA

January 10th, 2008 · No Comments

The Swiss_Mouse is an edumakated mouse.  That’s right the Swiss_Mouse does have a BA degree, a double major in fact.
But as the Swiss_Mouse heads into the late stages of his career, he wonders if he should be get more edumakation.
He’s mentioned his choices before, but the subject has come up again.  Recently a cow-worker got […]

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Tags: Making Cheddar · General

Capital One Rewards Money Market

November 14th, 2007 · No Comments

The Swiss_Mouse uses Capital One’s No Hassle Miles credit card as his primary means of paying for any transaction. FIRST, let him say, he pays off the balance in full EVERY MONTH.
However the Swiss_Mouse uses this card because it does several things for him. It allows him to carry less cash on hand, […]

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Tags: Saving Cheddar · Making Cheddar

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