Personal Finance Reads

  • Get Rich Slowly: J.D. polled several personal finance bloggers and asked them and his readers this question: “what do you splurge on“? Seems like the common denominator is food! :) , though I answered something else.

  • All Financial Matters: This is great money advice to pass on to your kids. My favorite (which I do advocate) is: don’t count on an inheritance.

  • Blueprint For Financial Prosperity: Jim rolls out his thoughts on five different budgeting systems, and wouldn’t you know it, my “no budgeting system” made it to his post. :)

  • Lazy Man and Money: Like Lazy Man, I’ve decided to pursue the (relatively) simpler life, at least for now — even if it means less income. That wasn’t how I led my life in the past, when I was trying to build a career based on a higher salary at ever opportunity. Well, a life of stress got to me and I’ve slowed down since.

  • Money Smart Life: Don’t want to lose the money you still have sitting in your flexible spending account by the end of the year? Then try these strategies for procrastinators.

  • Gen X Finance: Some of us can be so fearful of what happens to our money that logic and reasoning can vanish when that money is threatened. This is an amazing story of someone who believes that rolling over her 401k will result in great financial loss. A true head-scratcher.

  • The Sun’s Financial Diary: More than anything, I’d love to stop the junk mail from coming to our doorstep, and Sun tells us how to do it. Here’s where I also chime in with additional suggestions to minimize the junk mail.

  • Mighty Bargain Hunter: Where I live, I’ve seen a few gas stations around where gas is selling at almost $4 a gallon. So this reminder that we conserve gas — by simply avoiding the practice of idling our engines — is quite timely.

  • No Credit Needed: I love my mini-van as much as NCN does. I join him in looking upon his vehicle of choice with great fondness. The family van has always been worth every penny, especially when you’re shuttling large groups of people on a regular basis.

  • Million Dollar Journey: This is a great message: the best time to start is now! Whether it be fixing your finances, starting on your dream projects, or making changes in your life, life will always be “in the way” of your plans, so whatever it is you want to do — just do it!

  • My Dollar Plan: Curious about stock splits? Here are some general facts about this financial event.

  • Brip Blap: I was a consultant for over 6 years in the software industry. Good times! If you’re pondering on whether this could be a good career move for you, these pointers may help you make the decision.

Lots of Additional Readings!

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