Boy, lots to catch up with since Poland! Finally got through my Google reader, all my fave blogs, and even played around with Stumble Upon (first time really checking it out and seeing what it offers. Seems like a VERY good way to waste time! Haha… but also some pretty damn amusing stuff in there. As I’m sure many of you know since I’m hella late to the party here)
Here are the articles I enjoyed this week – there are some phenomenal ones!
- Should you be a lifetime renter? @ Mint.com
- Surprising facts about millionaires @ Watson, Inc.
- Finding true love: What should you look for in a bank? @ PF Firewall
- Oregon Woman Loses $400,000 to Nigerian E-Mail Scam @ Fox News
- Save money by teaming up with your neighbors @ Free Money Finance
- Freelancing: How to choose a gig and do a great job @ Blonde And Balanced
- How you drive your car is a direct reflection of your risk tolerance @ Own The Dollar
- Six Telltale Signs of M.A.D. (Money Anxiety Disorder) @ Financial Press Gazette
And here are the Carnivals I participated in lately:
- Carnival of Personal Finance #273 – Labor Day Ed. @ Sustainable Life Blog
- Carnival of Personal Finance #274: I Love NY Ed. @ Danielle Liss
- Festival of Frugality #246 – Retirement Ed. @ Sweating The Big Stuff
- Carnival of Money Stories @ Eventual Millionaire
Budgets Are Sexy has been lovingly prepared by me, J$, and motivated by YOU - the community! While this blog seems random at times, our main goal here is simple: To keep personal finance fun. And the earlier you start rockin' that money, the better! This stuff isn't just for old people - it's for ALL people. So whether you came to learn about credit cards, 401k, budget planning, retirement, or anything else relating to money, I give you a hearty pat on the back for seeking it out. The more we research, the more we learn baby!
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Really great round up. Thank you for the link love!
I really enjoyed the post :)
YEAH! Thanks for the shout out J. Money! And I also totally loved that life-time renter post on Mint.com! I love when people actually explore different paths in personal finance, not just all the old-fashioned rules like “Buy house or you’re a PF failure”. Great list!
Exactly! I think I may fall under that “forever renter” too, at least in mindset ;) Here’s another link Brian from My Next Buck.com just sent over — CRAZY!!
http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/man-builds-cat-sized-village-for-homeless-cats.html
Ok, read about the Oregon woman and the Nigerian scam. If there was idiot insurance, this woman needed to sign up for a policy. Good grief. But, if that story leads others to steer clear of those fake emails, I suppose it’s worth it.
Thanks for the love J, and you know where my bank love fell :)
Yeah the only reason those stupid spammers are out there is because it works! All you need is one loon like that one to make it entirely worth it to you… just a $hitty way to go about making a living, I hope they like hell.
That’s a nice roundup, I enjoy reading these. I like the article by blonde and balanced the most. I don’t like the idea of renting forever, right now in my twenties its cool, but late 30s, early 40s, I’d like to not rent at that point.
Glad you like these :) Sometimes I wonder if anyone ever reads them… but I like to add them up just in case, since if I enjoyed them I’m sure others would too. And you’re not wrong for not wanting to rent forever either – most people don’t. I think I do though :)
Thanks for the mention J! You inspire me by your driving style and your net worth!
I’ll take that any day. haha…