Articles I Liked

Lots of good reading here for everyone, on a nice spring weekend. My readings this week made me notice a bit of a trend, where I found articles suggesting a contrarian bent against the real estate market, perhaps subtly enforcing the idea that it’s beginning to have an effect on many of us. At any rate, these are points to keep in mind while you contemplate on buying a house during these uncertain times.

Sometimes Renting Is Just Fine by Mighty Bargain Hunter

3 Reasons Not To Buy A Home by Consumerism Commentary

Five Times Renting is Better Than Buying a House by Free Money Finance

And here’s the rest!

What Is The Worth Of *Net Worth* If It Is Not Usable? by Money, Matter and More Musings

Questions From Readers: Can I Deduct Brokerage Commissions Paid to Trade Stocks For Tax Purposes? by Gen X Finance

End of Your Rope? Tie a Knot and Hang on Tight and End of Your Rope? Phases 2 and 3 by Lazy Man and Money

Credit Card with No Pre-Set Limit: Is It Bad? by The Sun’s Financial Diary

Bad News: You Can’t Personally Lower Gasoline Prices by Binary Dollar

10 Lies Big Companies Tell Their Employees by Money Smart Life

The Importance of Buying Flood Insurance by Five Cent Nickel

I Don’t Want To Be Rich by Blueprint For Financial Prosperity

Last Week’s Carnivals

Carnival of Personal Finance #100
Festival of Under 30 Finances, Graduation
Festival of Frugality #74
The Consumer-Focused Carnival of Real Estate (Field Trip)
The Festival of Stocks
Carnival of Real Estate CoRE Link Post #42
Medium Dreams May Carnival of the Odd
Carnival of Cities - Roam Around the World
Carnival of Credit Card #13
Carnival of Family Life - Mother’s Day Edition
Carnival of Money Stories
The Latest Carnival of The Capitalists
Carnival - Business Stories and Anecdotes
Personal Growth and Life Success Blog Carnival #2