5280 Angel

Close to a year ago when Mint.com launched the beta for their FREE web-based personal finance software I was a little disappointed with the offering.  It was just a little skinny and wasn’t much different from the numerous competitors.  I tried it again recently, and I was quite impressed with the improvements they’ve made and […]

I’m having a problem finding a decent 20″ glossy monitor that I can add to a 20″ iMac as a dual monitor set up. The matte finish on most LCDs doesn’t look great next to the glossy iMac screen.
Does anyone have any suggestions or decent options for me? I would love to just […]

OUCH! Today was a humbling reminder of the rapid fluctuations of the US financial markets. Three days ago I was feeling pretty good about my Bear Stearns option trades, and this morning I am staring down the barrel of the worst trade of my life. This was one of those sick-to-your-stomach-pull-out-your-hair-hate-the-world moments […]

Today was the Denver Marathon, and despite the 40 degree temperature and constant rain it was a total blast. I only ran the half marathon, but I did beat my 10-minute mile goal even though my muscles never loosened up and I couldn’t feel my arms for the last 2.5 miles. I’ve never […]

It has been over two years now that I have had a high-deductible health plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA), and I am finally starting to see some real fruits from it. I was always attracted to the ability to pay for medical expenses with pre-tax dollars, but I felt like I wasn’t […]

Have you ever seen a person get hit by a car? I hadn’t until this morning, and I sincerely hope it is the last time. I was going on a little Harley ride up in the mountains heading west on Hwy 285 when a few hundred yards ahead of me I saw a […]

I recently signed up for the Denver 1/2 Marathon, and I can’t believe how out of shape I am right now. The race is on October 14 so I only have 6 weeks to train for it. Yesterday I was embarrassingly tired after only a 3 mile stroll around Wash Park. Ouch. […]

This should really be a monthly occasion. I woke up to a nice waffle breakfast followed by the gift giving. Not only did I get a bag of the best candies on the planet, Harry and David Bing Cherry Chocolates, but I also got a special date night with my wife to see […]

I am no longer just 5280angel. I am now 5280angel/Harley owner. That’s right. I have elevated my social status from those who merely sit passively in their homes annoyed by the load roar of popping tailpipes to those who do the annoying. I have arrived.
I bought a beautiful blue ‘98 Harley […]

Today was the last day for purchasing the Wallstrip stocks for my little experiment. Read about it here. Now I will hold the stocks for 6 months then compare the performance to various indexes.
I purchased 14 stocks throughout the month in my 401k account.  My total cost basis is $14,000, and I spent […]