Blog Archive: February 2006

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Going Through Underwriting

Added February 28, 2006 by Ilyce Glink

We are opening up our tents and setting up shop at ThinkGlink.com

Over the next few weeks, you'll be able to see the new look and feel of ThinkGlink.com unfold, complete with a ThinkGlink store.

We plan to sell books (we're even planning to give away a book for free (plus shipping and handling), as…

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Saving Money When Getting Married

Added February 27, 2006 by Ilyce Glink

Getting married is frightfully expensive. No one's disputing that. But do you have to spend $10,000 on a Vera Wang dress? Perhaps not.

What guys have known for years is that weddings are a prime example of where it's better to rent than buy.

Unless you'll have a boatload of black tie events to attend…

Topics: personal finance advice

On My WSB Show This Morning

Added February 26, 2006 by Ilyce Glink

We're talking about health care this morning. To find less expensive insurance, try www.ehealthinsurance.com. The website will allow you to shop around between all the different plans being offered in your state.

We're also talking about customer "no-service." Paul English's site, www.gethuman.com is…

Topics: consumer advice

Health Care Going Up

Added February 24, 2006 by Ilyce Glink

Apparently, I've just had a birthday. At least, that's what the letter from Blue Cross said.

Of course, my actual birthday isn't until July -- so hold off on your good wishes until then, please . And, it's been a couple of years since I reached one of those dreaded "milestone" birthdays that everyone…

Topics: personal finance