Economic Stimulus Checks, Money Tips For Everyone! @ The Roundup

I’ve been off my schedule a little bit here since I have some relatives over for a short visit. And it’s Mother’s Day, so I decided to take most of the weekend off and strayed a little from my regular routine — something I do once in a blue moon.

This week, I encountered lots of tips and hacks from all over the money blogosphere. Seems like a lot of people were in a list-making mood.

Personal Finance Reads

• The Simple Dollar: A step-by-step plan for dealing with your debt is right here: The Debtor’s Toolkit. It’s a nice package of simple financial principles to help you vanquish your debt.
• Lazy Man and Money: You know that eureka moment, when you hit upon an idea or a vision that gives you a sudden surge of energy and catapults you on top of the world? Well, I could just see this happening as I read Lazy Man’s post about this new dream he has. Now I’m dying to know what it is!
• Money Smart Life: I love this great, practical list of prudent tips for the new college graduate. I wish I had these reminders way back when!
• Gen X Finance: The weather is getting warmer so it’s time to dust off some warm weather money tips!
• The Sun’s Financial Diary: With gas prices going up up and up, here are some money saving pointers on how we can cut down on our gasoline costs.
• Mighty Bargain Hunter: How do you handle charities that call you up? I’ve turned down many because I don’t accept phone solicitations. And because I try to keep within my charitable donations budget and already support those charities whose causes I care for.
• No Credit Needed: Here’s a very telling tale about store-branded credit cards, proving that there’s some type of upsell that goes with buying stuff in department stores.
• Million Dollar Journey: This article tackles the comparison between Canadian and U.S. retirement accounts. There’s also a handy table that lays it all down.
• My Dollar Plan: Here are some helpful ideas on how to secure your financial future. It’s all in the planning!
• Brip Blap: Simplify your life with these random simplification tips. Learn to cook, don’t buy stuff, adapt to change.

Additional Readings

• Second Stimulus Check: Strong Opinions On A Second Economic Stimulus Package @ The Digerati Life
• The Checks Have Started Arriving! There Are Better Things To Spend On Than Botox Or Gambling! @ My Investing Blog
• Student Loans Aren’t Always The Enemy @ This Wasn’t In The Plan
• Dealing with the Debt Time Bomb @ Gather Little By Little
• Valuable Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day @ My Supercharged Life

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