We’re earnestly celebrating the 4th of July in the usual manner — a great barbecue with family and some teeny tiny (riiiiight!) fireworks in the yard. We’re first generation immigrants and naturalized citizens who feel greatly honored to live and work in this wonderful country, where we have been afforded tremendous opportunities and have built lives we enjoy. We’re living our own version of the American Dream [insert cheesy music with firework popping sounds here] and we’re proud to be Americans!

On this holiday, why not head on over to Blogging Away Debt who’s hosted the Carnival of Personal Finance #107? There you’ll find a hefty 74 finance articles for you to cover while you’re chomping on that corn! Here are some great reads I found over there.

The Simple Dollar: Trimming The Fat: Forty Ways To Reduce Your Monthly Required Spending
Ask The Advisor: Are You Addicted To Borrowing Money?
My Financial Journey: Another Financial Goal: My very own full court basketball court
Smart Money Daily: Is Buying a House a Sound Investment?

At the Festival of Frugality #81 held at Tight Fisted Miser, I enjoyed:

Clever Dude: Frugality is more than just saving money
Journey To Retirement: Grocery Shop Club Cards - A little secret
Ask Mr Credit Card: Using My Reward Points to Save on My Summer Vacation
TheLocoMono Website: How NOT to go to a Bar or a Club

With that, let me just say: have a safe and happy 4th of July!