Today, the market experienced the biggest drop since 9/11 happened. We didn't have a single stock gain today, so there is no big winner. Our biggest loser was Joy Global (JOYG).
On average, our stocks lost 3.92% on the day .
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Tuesday, 2-27-07, market watch
Today, the market experienced the biggest drop since 9/11 happened. We didn't have a single stock gain today, so there is no big winner. Our biggest loser was Joy Global (JOYG).
Tuesday, 2-27-07
Today, I went to Wal-Mart and KFC during lunch.
Spare change collected: 6 quarters, 5 dimes, 2 nickels, 2 pennies
Total spare change collected: $2.12
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $3.12
2nd month overall total: $19.18
Spare change collected: 6 quarters, 5 dimes, 2 nickels, 2 pennies
Total spare change collected: $2.12
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $3.12
2nd month overall total: $19.18
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Monday, 2-26-07, market watch
The big winner for the day is Diamond Offshore (DO), the big loser is Oilsands Quest (BQI).
You'll notice we've added some new stocks to our watch, Boyd Gaming (BYD), Harrah's Entertainment (HET), and Wynn Resorts (WYNN). They're the major casino companies in Las Vegas, so I thought they'd be fun to watch.
On average, our stocks lost 1.05% on the day.
Monday, 02-26-07
I bought a newspaper at Wal-Mart, lunch and an early dinner at Subway, and a late snack at Wendy's.
Spare change collected: 10 quarters, 2 dimes, 2 nickels, 9 pennies
Total spare change collected: $2.89
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $3.89
2nd month overall total: $16.06
Spare change collected: 10 quarters, 2 dimes, 2 nickels, 9 pennies
Total spare change collected: $2.89
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $3.89
2nd month overall total: $16.06
Monday, February 26, 2007
Sunday, 2-25-07
I went shopping at Wal-Mart, went to the gym, and went by BK for a late snack.
Spare change collected: 5 quarters, 3 dimes, 4 pennies
Total spare change collected: $1.59
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $2.59
2nd month overall total: $12.17
Spare change collected: 5 quarters, 3 dimes, 4 pennies
Total spare change collected: $1.59
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $2.59
2nd month overall total: $12.17
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Saturday, 2-24-07
I bought a newspaper, went to the Bavarian Grill for lunch, went out to a club later, and had a late dinner at Whataburger.
Spare change collected: 9 quarters, 5 dimes, 1 nickel, 3 pennies
Total spare change collected: $2.83
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $3.83
2nd month overall total: $9.58
Spare change collected: 9 quarters, 5 dimes, 1 nickel, 3 pennies
Total spare change collected: $2.83
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $3.83
2nd month overall total: $9.58
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Friday, 2-23-07, market watch
Our big winner for the day is Joy Global (JOYG), our big loser is American Airlines (AMR).
On average, our stocks lost .09% today.
Friday, 2-23-07
Today, I bought a newspaper at Wal-Mart, as well as lunch and dinner at Subway.
Spare change collected: 5 quarters, 1 dime, 1 nickel, 1 penny
Total spare change collected: $1.41
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $2.41
2nd month overall total: $5.75
Spare change collected: 5 quarters, 1 dime, 1 nickel, 1 penny
Total spare change collected: $1.41
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $2.41
2nd month overall total: $5.75
Friday, February 23, 2007
Thursday, 2-22-07, market watch
Our big winner for the day is Xanser (XNR), our big loser is American Airlines (AMR).
Overall, our stocks gained an average of .58% today.
Thursday, 2-22-07
Today, we begin a new month of spare change collecting.
Total for our first month: $81.34
I went to Wal-Mart for a newspaper and lunch today.
Spare change collected: 6 quarters, 7 dimes, 1 nickel, 9 pennies.
Total spare change collected: $2.34
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $3.34
2nd month overall total: $3.34
Total for our first month: $81.34
I went to Wal-Mart for a newspaper and lunch today.
Spare change collected: 6 quarters, 7 dimes, 1 nickel, 9 pennies.
Total spare change collected: $2.34
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $3.34
2nd month overall total: $3.34
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Thursday, 2-21-07, market watch
Today, our big winner was Joy Global (JOYG), in monstrous fashion, and our big loser was Xanser (XNR).
Our stocks gained an average of 1.20% today.
Wednesday, 2-21-07
Today, I went to Wal-Mart to buy a newspaper, and some lunch.
Spare change collected: 1 quarter, 2 dimes, 1 nickel
Total spare change collected: $.50
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $1.50
Overall total collected: $81.34
Spare change collected: 1 quarter, 2 dimes, 1 nickel
Total spare change collected: $.50
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $1.50
Overall total collected: $81.34
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Tuesday, 2-20-07, market watch
Today, our big winner is Joy Global (JOYG), our big loser is Oilsands Quest (BQI).
Overall, ours stocks gained an average of .31% today.
Tuesday, 2-20-07
Today, I went to Wal-Mart to buy a newspaper and lunch. Later, I went to Wendy's for dinner.
Spare change collected: 4 quarters, 1 dime, 3 pennies.
Total spare change collected today: $1.13
Add in $1 for the day, and our total is: $2.13
Overall total collected: $79.84
Spare change collected: 4 quarters, 1 dime, 3 pennies.
Total spare change collected today: $1.13
Add in $1 for the day, and our total is: $2.13
Overall total collected: $79.84
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Monday, 2-19-07, market watch
Market was closed today due to federal holiday (Presidents' Day).
We'll return with our normal updates tomorrow.
We'll return with our normal updates tomorrow.
Monday, 2-19-07
Today, I bought a newspaper at Wal-Mart, and lunch and dinner at Subway.
Spare change collected: 3 quarters, 3 dimes, 2 nickels, 1 penny.
Total spare change collected today: $1.16
Add in $1 for the day, and our total is: $2.16
Overall total collected: $77.81
Spare change collected: 3 quarters, 3 dimes, 2 nickels, 1 penny.
Total spare change collected today: $1.16
Add in $1 for the day, and our total is: $2.16
Overall total collected: $77.81
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Sunday, 2-18-07
Today, I went to the gym to workout, and Wal-Mart to buy a small snack.
Spare change collected: 5 quarters, 3 dimes, 1 nickel, 7 pennies.
Total spare change collected today: $1.67
Add in $1 for the day, and our total is: $2.67
Overall total collected: $75.65
Spare change collected: 5 quarters, 3 dimes, 1 nickel, 7 pennies.
Total spare change collected today: $1.67
Add in $1 for the day, and our total is: $2.67
Overall total collected: $75.65
Saturday, 2-17-07
Today, I went to the Bavarian Grill to watch a basketball game, the movies, and Wal-Mart to buy a newspaper.
Spare change collected: 6 quarters
Total spare change collected today: $1.50
Add in $1 for the day, and our total is: $2.50
Overall total collected: $72.98
Spare change collected: 6 quarters
Total spare change collected today: $1.50
Add in $1 for the day, and our total is: $2.50
Overall total collected: $72.98
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Friday, 2-16-07, market watch
Our big winner today was American Airlines (AMR), big loser was Microsoft (MSFT).
On average, our stocks lost .14 1/2% today.
Friday, 2-16-07
Today, I went to Subway for lunch and dinner, Wal-Mart for a newspaper and some other items, and the gym to workout.
Spare change collected: 5 quarters, 9 dimes, 4 nickels, 6 pennies.
Total spare change collected: $2.41
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $3.41
Overall total collected: $70.48
Spare change collected: 5 quarters, 9 dimes, 4 nickels, 6 pennies.
Total spare change collected: $2.41
Add $1 for the day, and our total is: $3.41
Overall total collected: $70.48
Friday, February 16, 2007
Thursday, 2-15-07, thought
When I started his blog, my modest goal was to achieve $50 a month in spare change to invest. As we can see, I have far surpassed that goal already, with several days still left in the month.
Right now, it looks safe to say that I'll hit $70 or more for this month. Assuming I keep up this pace of collection, and continue for the next 35 years, I would be investing a total of $25,200.00. If I get an annual return of 10% on my investments, I would end up with $234,885.05. If I get a 12% average return on my investments, I would end up with $386,109.17. If I wait 40 years, at 12%, my return would be $685,579.22.
Not bad for just collecting spare change at the end of the day.
The next time someone asks you why you're picking up a penny you find, throw those numbers at him.
Right now, it looks safe to say that I'll hit $70 or more for this month. Assuming I keep up this pace of collection, and continue for the next 35 years, I would be investing a total of $25,200.00. If I get an annual return of 10% on my investments, I would end up with $234,885.05. If I get a 12% average return on my investments, I would end up with $386,109.17. If I wait 40 years, at 12%, my return would be $685,579.22.
Not bad for just collecting spare change at the end of the day.
The next time someone asks you why you're picking up a penny you find, throw those numbers at him.
Thursday, 2-15-07, market watch
I didn't get te correct update in my email, so I was left with snagging this graph that was cleaned after the day was over. As you can see, we took a hit pretty much across the board.
Our big winner on the day was Joy Global (JOYG), the big loser was Diamond Offshore (DO).
Thursday, 2-15-07
Today, I went to Wal-Mart for lunch, bought a newspaper, and a dessert. Later on, I went to another Wal-Mart for some soup.
Spare change collected: 9 quarters, 5 dimes, 2 nickels, 6 pennies
Total spare change collected: $2.91
Add in $1 for the day, and our total is: $3.91
Overall total collected: $67.07
Spare change collected: 9 quarters, 5 dimes, 2 nickels, 6 pennies
Total spare change collected: $2.91
Add in $1 for the day, and our total is: $3.91
Overall total collected: $67.07
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Wednesday, 2-14-07, market watch
Overall, it looks like we did very well today. The big winner was Southwest Airlines (LUV), our only loser was Xanser (XNR).
Overall our stocks gained an average of .85% today.
Wednesday, 2-14-07
Today, I went to Wal-Mart for a newspaper, and Subway for lunch.
Spare change collected: 6 quarters, 2 dimes, 3 nickels, 6 pennies.
Total spare change collected: $1.91
Add $1 for the day, and the total is: $2.91
Overall total collected: $63.16
Spare change collected: 6 quarters, 2 dimes, 3 nickels, 6 pennies.
Total spare change collected: $1.91
Add $1 for the day, and the total is: $2.91
Overall total collected: $63.16
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Tuesday, 2-13-07, market watch
Big winner for the day is Joy Global (JOYG), big loser is Oilsands Quest (BQI).
On average, our stocks gained .31% today.
Monday market watch graph
I finally was able to access my email.
Big winner on Monday was Southwest Airlines (LUV), big loser was Oilsands Quest (BQI).
Overall, our stocks gained .09%.
Tuesday, 2-13-07
Today, I went to Wal-Mart for a newspaper and lunch, and Albertsons for dinner.
Total change collected: 8 quarters, 2 dimes, 2 nickels, 13 pennies.
Spare change collected for the day: $2.43
Add in $1 for the day, and the total is: $3.43
Overall total collected: $60.25
Total change collected: 8 quarters, 2 dimes, 2 nickels, 13 pennies.
Spare change collected for the day: $2.43
Add in $1 for the day, and the total is: $3.43
Overall total collected: $60.25
Monday, 2-12-07, market watch
I can't access my e-mail to pull my daily update.
When I get a chance, I'll add it tomorrow.
When I get a chance, I'll add it tomorrow.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Sunday, 2-11-07
Today, I went to Wal-Mart twice, went to the gym, and went to the movies.
Total change collected: 8 quarters, 2 dimes, 1 nickel, 9 pennies
Spare change collected for the day: $2.34
Add in $1 for the day, and the total is: $3.34
Overall total collected: $54.10
Total change collected: 8 quarters, 2 dimes, 1 nickel, 9 pennies
Spare change collected for the day: $2.34
Add in $1 for the day, and the total is: $3.34
Overall total collected: $54.10
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Saturday, 2-10-07
I had my hair cut, went to lunch at a bar, had a late dinner out, and picked up some things from the store.
Total change collected: 5 quarters, 2 dimes, 2 nickels, 3 pennies.
Spare change collected for the day: $1.58
Add in $1 for the day, and the total is: $2.58
Overall total collected: $50.76
Total change collected: 5 quarters, 2 dimes, 2 nickels, 3 pennies.
Spare change collected for the day: $1.58
Add in $1 for the day, and the total is: $2.58
Overall total collected: $50.76
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Friday, 2-09-07, market watch
Today, we got absolutely hammered, with the only stock making any gain being Altria (MO).
On average, our stocks lost 1.46% today.
Friday, 2-09-07
Today, I bought a newspaper, then went out for lunch and dinner.
Total change collected: 5 quarters, 2 dimes, 1 nickel, 4 pennies.
Spare change collected for the day: $1.54
Add in $1 for the day, and our total is: $2.54
Overall total collected: $48.18
Total change collected: 5 quarters, 2 dimes, 1 nickel, 4 pennies.
Spare change collected for the day: $1.54
Add in $1 for the day, and our total is: $2.54
Overall total collected: $48.18
Friday, February 9, 2007
Thursday, 2-08-07, market watch
Our big winner today was Diamond Offshore (DO); our big loser was American Airlines (AMR).
On average, our stocks lost an average of .28 percent.
Thursday, 2-08-07
Today, I went to Wal-Mart for a newspaper, some lunch, and some candy for the office.
Total change collected: 6 quarters, 3 dimes, 2 nickels, 10 pennies
Spare change collected for the day: $2.00
Add in $1 for the day, and the total is: $3.00
Overall total collected: $45.64
Total change collected: 6 quarters, 3 dimes, 2 nickels, 10 pennies
Spare change collected for the day: $2.00
Add in $1 for the day, and the total is: $3.00
Overall total collected: $45.64
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Wednesday, 2-07-07, market watch
Big winner today was Apple (AAPL), big loser was Oilsands Quest (BQI).
Overall, stocks lost an average of .27%.
Wednesday, 2-07-07
I went to Wal-Mart for a newspaper and lunch, and Wendy's for a late dinner.
Total change collected: 8 quarters, 2 dimes, 2 pennies
Spare change collected for the day: $2.22
Add in $1 for the day, and the total is: $3.22
Overall total collected: $42.64
Total change collected: 8 quarters, 2 dimes, 2 pennies
Spare change collected for the day: $2.22
Add in $1 for the day, and the total is: $3.22
Overall total collected: $42.64
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Tuesday, 2-06-07, Market Watch
Well, it looks like Joy Global (JOYG) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) did well for us today, while Oilsands Quest simply got hammered.
On average, our stocks lost .35 percent today.
Tuesday, 2-06-07
Today, I went and bought a newspaper and some candy at Wal-Mart.
Total change collected: 2 quarters, 3 pennies
Spare change collected for the day: $.53
Add in $1 for the day, and total for Wednesday is: $1.53.
Overall total collected: $39.42
Total change collected: 2 quarters, 3 pennies
Spare change collected for the day: $.53
Add in $1 for the day, and total for Wednesday is: $1.53.
Overall total collected: $39.42
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Monday market watch
I can't access my chart, for some reason, but we got hammered today. If I can post it later, I will.
Monday
I went by Wal-Mart for a newspaper and lunch, and Subway for dinner. I also went to the gym to workout after the A&M-texas basketball game.
Spare change collected today: 4 quarters, 1 dime, 1 nickel, 3 pennies.
Total spare change collected: $1.18
Add in $1 for the day, and the total is: $2.18
Overall total collected: $37.89
Sunday, February 4, 2007
Sunday
I went by a Racetrac gas station to buy a drink on the way back from a drive to McKinney after a Super Bowl party, and cashed in a winning lotto scratch-off someone gave me for Christmas (won $2, woohoo!!!).
Spare change collected today: 2 quarters, 1 dime.
Total spare change collected: $.60
Add in $1 for the day, and the $2 from the scratch-off: $3.60
Overall total collected: $35.71
Spare change collected today: 2 quarters, 1 dime.
Total spare change collected: $.60
Add in $1 for the day, and the $2 from the scratch-off: $3.60
Overall total collected: $35.71
Saturday
I went and bought a newspaper at Wal-Mart, and went to the Bavarian Grill for a late lunch with friends, and to watch the first half of the Texas A&M - Kansas University basketball game.
Spare change collected today: 2 quarters.
Total spare change collected: $.50
Add in $1 for the day, and the total is: $1.50
Overall total collected: $32.11
Spare change collected today: 2 quarters.
Total spare change collected: $.50
Add in $1 for the day, and the total is: $1.50
Overall total collected: $32.11
Saturday, February 3, 2007
Friday market watch
Today, Diamond Offshore (DO) and Altria (MO) both took a hit. The big winner of the day was Xanser (XNR), who went up 3.34%. Oilsands Quest (BQI) continued to fall for the second day.
On average, our stocks gained .035 percent today.
Friday
I went to Wal-Mart to buy a newspaper, Subway for lunch, and the gym to workout.
Spare change collected today: 6 quarters, 3 pennies
Total spare change collected: $1.53
Add in $1 for the day, and the total is: $2.53
Overall total collected: $30.61
Friday, February 2, 2007
Thursday market watch
Today, Diamond Offshore (DO) continued to rise, while Altria (MO) rallied a little. Joy Global (JOYG) continued to go up, while Apple (AAPL) took a hit. Southwest Airlines (LUV) was the big winner in our picks today. The big loser was Oilsands Quest (BQI), who took a 6.19% hit.
On average, our stocks went down -.31 today.
Thursday
I went to Wal-Mart to buy a newspaper, and again later to buy some candy for my co-workers.
Spare change collected today: 7 quarters, 4 pennies.
Total spare change collected: $1.79
Add in $1 for the day, and the total for Thursday is: $2.79
Total collected overall so far: $28.08
Spare change collected today: 7 quarters, 4 pennies.
Total spare change collected: $1.79
Add in $1 for the day, and the total for Thursday is: $2.79
Total collected overall so far: $28.08
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