Stockpile-- Your Favorite Stocks By the Dollar

I'm sure there are many of you out there just like me.  You've wanted to start investing in the stock market and just didn't think you had the extra money to do so.  After all, the stocks you would like to buy are pretty expensive per share.

With Stockpile that is not a worry.  You can buy fractional shares!!  Yes, they earn just like full shares too.  (****Be sure to check out the special offer at the end of my post too****)
You never pay more than 99 cents per trade, whether you are buying, or selling.
The choices of stock to purchase seem endless.

I also know that many of you are also like me----you have those hard to buy for people on the gift list.  Buy them gift cards to Stockpile!
E-gift cards are available as well as physical cards.  There is no minimum to send an e-gift card, but there is a $2.99 plus 3% fee, so keep that in mind.   I fond that to send $5 would be $8.14.
Physical cards are available in many stores, but also at the Stockpile gift shop online.
Minimum gift card with the physical card is $25.  You can buy just one or you can buy many.   They offer the most popular stocks in sets.
Myself, if I was buying for a gift, I would choose the gift card that allows them to choose the stock of their choice.  With fees, the total price is $29.95 for one $25 card.  There is a small shipping charge, but if you buy 3 or more, shipping is free!

They say that the average gain per year in the stock market is 9.8% per year.  That means that you could be a millionaire by retirement if you start early.
Opening a custodial account for your children would just be awesome.  Start them out right.  Let them check it each day to see the gain or loss.

This is a screenshot of my account as of right now.  You will notice that my $25 in Disney stock is up, whereas the $5 in amazon is down.   It's fun and interesting to watch each day....exciting is another word for it.

You might also notice that I have put in more to amazon that is pending.  I found that the minimum to transfer from your bank account into your Stockpile account is $10.  I went ahead and bought the $9.01 in amazon so with the 99 cent trade fee it was the $10 even.

I see there is an option to buy with debit card, but I've not checked that out yet.  That's next on my list to do.

I have a lot to learn, but am learning more about it every day.


**********Now for that deal that I told you to watch for!!!
Use this link , sign up for your own Stockpile account, and receive $5 in free stock to get your started!
Please don't let this offer pass you by to get you started---this offer expires July 30,2017!!*********





In exchange for my honest and unbiased review, I received a $25 gift card to try out Stockpile. This post contains a referral link. I am not a market professional and not responsible for gains or losses that you may experience. I am not affiliated with or own an investment in any company or brand mentioned, and have no plans to do so. Securities products are not FDIC insured. Not bank guaranteed. May lose value

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Mailbox Monday 12/13/10

 

I had a good week!
Magazines:  People, Sports Illustrated, Time, Forbes, Newsweek, and Car & Driver
Book: Sword of the Darrow (this came to Jasmine from the Young Reviewers Circle to read and review)
Samples:  Shout Color Catcher and bag of Purina O.N.E.
Three Christmas cards
envelope of coupons (thanks!)
From Listia: small jewelry bags and Christmas cards
Commission Check from Jerky Direct
Starbucks $10 gift card from gsn.
8 additional pieces of mail from hausernet

In my email:
$20 total paypal from gather
$5 amazon from swagbucks

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Chex and Kroger Giveaway (including $25 gift card!)

Kroger^® and Chex^® Cereal have joined forces to help you whip up recipes for your holiday entertaining that are easy on your time as well as your budget!

There are so many great tasting Chex Party Mix recipes that you can make in the microwave in only 15 minutes! Try The Original Chex® Party Mix or Chex® Ginger-Honey Crunch for sure crowd pleasers.

Looking for an easy gift idea for friends, family or co-workers? Try wrapping your favorite Chex Party Mix in a colorful tin or bag and personalize it with your own recipe card.

To make things even sweeter, Kroger Family of Stores will have Chex cereal on sale so you can impress your guests without stressing your wallet. For 3 weeks, from December 2nd – December 25th, Kroger will offer Chex cereal at their lowest prices of the year! (Be sure to scroll down my blog and click to print your savings coupon!  Chex cereal is part of the current Mega Event at Kroger right now.)

Don’t forget to visit Kroger and Chex on Facebook to“Like” their pages and keep up with recipes, news and their latest and greatest products.

Upon receiving my prize pack, shown below, I couldn't wait to open it.  My 14 yr. old daughter, Jasmine couldn't wait to get herself a bowl of Chex cereal and opened a box right away. (please note the gift card taped to the front of one of the boxes.)

For the last 3 years I have made the Muddy Buddies as part of my holiday goodies presents for friends and family.  It's been a hit.  I had already planned on buying the ingredients to make it this year as well.  I was thrilled to receive the package from Kroger and Chex to help with my holiday baking. (Muddy Buddy Recipe to follow the photo of my ingredients)
I have bought the ingredients as you will see pictured below, but won't make them until closer to Christmas.  I went ahead and bought additional boxes of Chex cereal to use for the holidays....have to let the rest of us enjoy the cereal for breakfast.

Recipe courtesy of the chex.com website where you will find lots of great recipes!

Chex® Muddy Buddies®

Another popular name for this favorite mix is "puppy food". Chow down; it's doggone good! Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:15 min Makes:18 servings (1/2 cup each)  687 ratings

Cooking Gluten Free?

Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Substitution

Peanut butter and chocolate are a favorite flavor combo, but peanut butter lovers can substitute peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips to intensify that flavor.

9	cups Rice Chex®, Corn Chex® or Chocolate Chex® cereal (or combination)
1	cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2	cup peanut butter
1/4	cup butter or margarine
1	teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2	cups powdered sugar

1.	Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
2.	In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
3.	Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

1 Serving: Calories 210 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 170mg; Total Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 16g); Protein 3g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 6%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 MyPyramid Servings: 1 tsp Fats & Oils
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

On to the fun!  Chex and Kroger via myblogspark have graciously offered to allow me to giveaway the same prize package that I rec'd.  One of  my lucky blog readers will win 2 boxes of Chex cereal as well as the $25 Kroger gift card to help with your holiday recipes!

Contest rules:  Open to United States residents 18 yrs of age or older.   Entry deadline is Sunday December 12 at 9 PM CST.  I will use random.org to choose the winner.  Winner will have 48 hours to contact me.

How to enter:

Mandatory entry:  Comment and tell me which of your favorite Chex cereals you plan to stock up on during the event.  Make sure that I have a way to contact you if you win.

Additional entries:  (Please leave a separate comment for each entry) 

1.  Share this giveaway on twitter, including the link to the giveaway post as well as the hashtag #myblogspark --comment with the link to your tweet.

2.  Follow me on twitter (marsha32) --if you already do, just comment letting me know.

3.  Follow my blog publicly with google friend connect.--if you already follow, comment to let me know.

4.  Friend me on facebook (Marsha Seiberling)--if you already are, comment to let me know.

5.  Follow me with networked blogs.--if you already do, comment to let me know.

6.  Post this giveaway on your own blog or to other websites that allow such posting.  Post must include the link back to this giveaway to be eligible.  Comment with the link to your post.

7.  Add my button to your blog or website.  (2 entries, please leave 2 comments)

Disclosure:  I was not paid for this review.  Any opinions within are my own.  I was provided with a prize pack from Kroger and Chex through myblogspot for the purpose of this review and giveaway.