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Get A Visa Black Card: Total 'Luxury'

Review summary: Great choice for the status-conscious consumer... if you regularly get bottle service at the club and "make it rain FRNs," this is the card for you. If you're more down to earth (as I am), you'd be better off with a no annual fee card.

This is a credit card designed for those who do not always make 100% rational financial decisions, and sometimes splurge on things they want.

Donate to Japanese Disaster Relief NOW

We encourage all Outlaw readers with the financial means to donate to the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Fund established by the American Red Cross. It is simply extraordinary how much of a difference even $100 can make in the immediate rescue and relief efforts. I guarantee you it also feels great to go about the rest of your day and week knowing that you've done your part to get people's lives back together -- and to rebuild entire towns and cities that were obliterated in mere seconds.

We have a shared responsibility.

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Last-Minute Tax Filing Tips: Don't Miss These

EXPERT INSIGHT: The chief tax officer over at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service has generously provided Outlaw readers with these valuable last-minute tax filing tips:

DO Know About New Tax Rules and Changes: New and changed rules may put more money in your pocket. For example, if you adopted a child this year, you could add an additional $13,170 dollars to your refund. If you made an energy-efficient improvement, such as installing a central air conditioning unit in your home, you could add as much as $1,500 dollars to your tax refund. During the final weeks’ rush, don’t overlook tax rules that can make a positive difference to your bottom line.

DO File Electronically: IRS e-file is not only faster than mailing a return; it's also more accurate and includes a confirmation of receipt. When you e-file and use direct deposit into a bank account, you can receive your refund in as little as 8 – 15 days. Jackson Hewitt provides free electronic filing with paid tax preparation.

Photo Shoot -- Hot Desert!

Here's a nice diversion from the Dow's brutal two-day losing streak... Outlaw's recent photo shoot in the Nevada desert.

Las Vegas' Bellagio Casino Robbed

NEWS BRIEF... This sounds like some real desperado stuff. Minutes ago, CNN International reported: "Police say they're trying to find a helmet-wearing gunman who robbed one of Las Vegas' most recognizable casinos of $1.5 million in casino chips Tuesday morning -- and may also have robbed a different casino last week.

With a helmet and visor hiding his face, the man rode to Bellagio casino on a motorcycle, walked inside and pulled a gun at a craps table where several people were gambling at about 3:50 a.m., said Lt. Clint Nichols of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department."

Hey, it wasn't Outlaw -- I have an alibi! I was here blogging!

Seriously, though, how does one go about redeeming $1.5 large from the casino you just robbed? Won't the Bellagio be a little bit suspicious if a dude rolls in and asks to cash out all of his 25K chips?

New Movado Bold Review: I Need One

As a Movado watch owner, I was interested to see a top-of-the-page "interrupt ad" on The New York Times' web site this evening. Caught my eye and I checked it out on their site: it's called the Movado Bold, and it's a must-have. (The other watch I need to own eventually is a Cartier Roadster.)

Best Christmas Gifts: Apple iPhone 4, Dell All-in-One

In case you're wondering what the best Christmas gifts might be for someone who is a) smart and b) extremely tech savvy, allow us to share our two top picks with you:

Apple Inc (AAPL) iPhone 4 (Price: as low as $199 with 2-year AT&T contract)

This thing is simply amazing. I've only had mine for a couple weeks, and I love it like a firstborn child. If you are used to the "old" second-generation iPhone, you are in for a treat: this one is much faster, the Retina screen is so sharp you sometimes feel like you are a bit actor in an Apple TV commercial, and the built-in HD video camera and still-shot camera have already produced some solid clips and photos for me.

Also, there's a front-facing camera that allows you to video chat, or "FaceTime," with friends and family as long as you're connected to a high-speed WiFi network. Excellent quality and no lags or "pauses" as with many other webcam chat programs.

Dell Inc (DELL) All-in-One Inspiron One 2305 (Price: $599.99 on the Dell.com web site, before taxes and shipping)

Just a great looking, super fast all-in-one desktop computer. The screen is sharp, bright and has touchscreen capability.

I've played with the 2305 extensively, and definitely want one under the Christmas tree this year.

Don't Count On Huge Black Friday Sales Boost: Here's Why

Mint.com analyzed their user data and found that 2010's Black Friday may not be the miraculous profit healing one-day event that retail sector investors may be counting on...

From a press release issued by the company: "Mint.com examined the same group of retailers as it did last year, which are representative of discretionary shopping categories, to see how American spending is changing.

United Mileage Plus Credit Card Review (Plus Bonus Info!)

United is my favorite airline and I am a United MileagePlus member. I like them for a number of reasons, including their large international network of partner airlines and wide range of U.S. domestic flights.

Also, business class is simply awesome on United: it's basically the way you would envision air travel being 50 years ago... Sort of the Mad Men version of flying. Here's a quick review of the United MileagePlus Credit Card from Chase, which is one of the fastest ways to earn more miles, along with a link to their application form so you can take advantage of their bonus point offer.

United Mileage Plus(R) Select(R) Visa Card

• Earn 30,000 bonus miles and $50 United discount travel certificate after you spend $250 with your new card. That's enough miles for a roundtrip Saver Award ticket to anywhere in the continental United States.
• Earn 3 miles per $1 spent on eligible United and Continental purchases
• Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on eligible gas, home improvement purchases, groceries dining and Star Alliance purchases. Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases.
• Earn up to 5,000 Elite Qualifying Miles (EQM) per year for United.com purchases.

To apply for this bonus points card offer or to learn more about the MileagePlus Select VISA, click on the card graphic below.