Reaching Financial Independence, Bargain Hunting Addiction @ The Roundup

With all the articles I’ve read this week, this was one that definitely grabbed my attention! A chance to win $1500 from Money Ning? I’m getting in on the action here. But that is a huge giveaway I must say. Money Ning is feeling particularly generous because he’s getting married (or should I say he’s gotten married and must be in a very good mood right now ). So congratulations to him on his new life as well as a big thank you for throwing such a huge online bash that everyone can join! Deadline: Before March 10, when he starts the drawing.

Other events around the ’sphere: I intend to participate in FMF’s March Madness contest as well. It’s basically a popularity contest for money articles that are submitted to Free Money Finance, a fun tradition which I joined last year and failed to win . If you’re a money blogger, you may want to take part in this pf blogger event.

Personal Finance Reads

• The Simple Dollar: We all hope to be financially independent one day, but here’s a comprehensive writeup on how to do it!
• Lazy Man and Money: Time to ponder on a few investment opportunities, now that the stock and real estate markets have been slaughtered.
• Money Smart Life: Make sure that when you’re doing your taxes, you’re avoiding these mistakes. The biggest mistake of all is thinking you can get away with not paying any!
• Gen X Finance: Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. That’s what investment risk makes me feel sometimes!
• The Sun’s Financial Diary: How long will it take you to be a millionaire? Some great tables here to help you speculate!
• Free Money Finance: Holding on to your job is especially important when tough times are upon us. Here are some tips on how to keep employed.
• Mighty Bargain Hunter: If there’s an addiction you could have, maybe this should be it. Then again, going overboard on anything — even bargain hunting — can be a huge problem. Everything in moderation!
• No Credit Needed: NCN is getting things in order as he anticipates the birth of his baby daughter in less than 9 weeks. Congrats in advance!
• Five Cent Nickel: Nickel discusses refinancing his mortgage and when he should reach the mortgage crossover point. I checked our mortgage statement and I believe we’ve already crossed it, given that we’re on a 15 year schedule plus prepaid some of the loan already.
• FIRE Finance: This post deserves to be lauded for being so comprehensive and inspiring. If you’re thinking of retiring early or at the cusp of retirement (like I think I am!), then this assembled list of top early retirement resources is for you!

Additional Readings

• Calculating a Pay Check for a New Pay Schedule @ My Family’s Money
• Top Investing Shows @ The Wild Investor (for the couch potato!)
• Easy Tricks To Get A Promotion @ The Financial Blogger
• Charlie Munger’s 10 Rules for Investment Success @ Dividends4Life
• The Million Mile Pickup Truck @ Frugal Dad

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