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August 2008 (25)

28: Attend A Public University, Save Money on College Textbooks @ The Carnivals (4)
27: Maximize Your Gas Credit Card Rewards! How To Pick The Right Card (10)
26: How Much Do You Need To Save For College? (13)
25: I Want To Work Smarter, Not Harder (12)
24: No Bank Account? Big Problem (14)
23: Open A WTDirect Savings Account and Earn Up To $250 (8)
21: Best Company To Work For: Money and Perks Like No Other (21)
20: The Olympics Is @ The Carnivals! (7)
19: Investment Management Tips To Help You Stay The Course With Your Portfolio (20)
18: Upromise Survey: Saving For College, Getting Tougher? (20)
17: Frugal Dad Joins The Money Writers! @ The Roundup (5)
15: Discover More Card Offers $50 Cash Back Bonus (14)
14: Replaced Our Old Car, Got The Best Deal On A Volvo Sports Wagon! (11)
13: Cheap Gas, Simple Living and Personal Finance Blogs @ The Carnivals (11)
12: Make Money Blogging: Top Bloggers And How Much They Earn (52)
11: Beyond Mortgage Payments, The True Cost of Home Ownership (22)
10: Who Let The Dogs Out? @ The Roundup (11)
08: When Big Houses Enter Foreclosure: Extreme Makeover Home Edition Goes Sour (15)
07: Best Cash Back Credit Cards: Your Rewards For Spending (28)
06: Women Personal Finance Bloggers At Wise Bread Plus The Carnivals (7)
05: Sick of High Gas Prices? Turn To Smart Cars or the Aptera (24)
04: How Would You Grade Your Money Management Skills? (23)
03: Forensic Files and Detecting Bad 401ks @ The Roundup (4)
02: Reduce Your Grocery Bill With These Practical Tips (11)
01: Top Traffic Sources and Commentators For July 2008 (5)

July 2008 (28)

31: Lost Money: How Money Drains Add Up To $175,000 In 10 Years (41)
30: A Credit Card Survey, Passive Income, Car Payments @ The Carnival (9)
29: Financial Bloggers Reveal Their Stock Portfolio Returns (Mid-Year 2008) (11)
28: The Stock Market Bear Has Claimed Our Investment Portfolio (13)
27: Federal Minimum Wage and The Oil Bubble @ The Roundup (6)
25: Basic Business Advice from an Accidental Entrepreneur (26)
24: An Immigration Story (15)
23: Raise Your Credit Score, Real Estate Woes @ The Carnivals (10)
22: Stock Market Diversification Works! The Proof (21)
21: The Cost of Being Overweight (25)
20: Credit Karma, Career Advice and A Huge Island of Trash @ The Roundup (3)
19: 15 Fire Safety Tips To Protect Your Life and Home (7)
18: Fuel Efficient Cars In Your Future? Watch For The MPG Illusion (34)
16: Shop For Groceries Online, Not Paying Off Credit Cards @ The Carnivals (3)
15: Your Free Credit Score: Is There Such A Thing? (19)
14: Mint and Wesabe: Online Personal Finance Tools Are Gaining Ground (12)
14: Welcome MSN Smart Spending Readers! (6)
13: Organize Your Bills, Multiple Income Stream Ideas, Hot Weather @ The Roundup (12)
11: WaMu Free Checking: The High 3.75% APY May Be Worth A Look (24)
10: Sell Your House, Downsize and Give The Proceeds To Charity? (29)
09: Concert Ticket Inflation and Credit Card Rewards @ The Carnivals (12)
08: The Optimal Foreign Investment Allocation (19)
07: Remodel Your Bathroom! Try 3 New Ideas To Freshen Up Your Bathroom (15)
06: Get Disability Insurance, Bring Down Credit Card Debt @ The Roundup (5)
04: Proud To Be An American Says This First Generation Immigrant (11)
03: Eat a Cheaper Breakfast, Dress Your Kids On Less @ The Carnivals (4)
02: Lose Weight While Spending Less on Food and Exercise (23)
01: Top Traffic Sources and Commentators For June 2008 (4)

June 2008 (27)

May 2008 (24)

31: Top Commentators and Traffic Sources for May 2008 (5)
30: From Bad Investing Habits To Investing Sins: Many Unhappy Returns (6)
29: Musings On Car Loans, Credit Cards and Dave Ramsey @ The Carnivals (4)
28: Bad Investment? Losing The Million Dollar House, Literally (27)
27: I’m Self-Employed! Retirement Plans, Insurance and Tax Considerations are Afoot (23)
26: Cheap Wedding Tips, Travel Ideas and The Wait For Free Gas @ The Roundup (3)
25: Have No Estate Plan? Try This Guide to Wills & Trusts (17)
24: 8 Simple Ways to Save Yourself a Thousand Bucks (10)
23: A Million Dollar Retirement By The Age Of 50? @ The Carnivals (4)
21: Is Investing In Rental Property A Good Move? (21)
19: Got Kids? Open a 529 College Savings Account! (13)
18: Cut Your Food and Gas Bills, Save For Your Child’s Education! @ The Roundup (3)
17: How ING Direct Checking and Savings Accounts Save Me Money (18)
16: The Pros and Cons of Going Into Foreclosure (12)
14: Increase Your Salary Without Increasing Your Work (24)
12: 7 Compelling Reasons Why Long Term Investing Is Better Than Short Term Trading (20)
11: Economic Stimulus Checks, Money Tips For Everyone! @ The Roundup (7)
09: Want Some Extra Income? Try Odd Jobs! (13)
07: Dressing For Interviews, Dollar Store Buys and Why Debt Stinks @ The Carnivals (7)
06: How To Deal With Debt Collection Problems: Don’t Get Harassed! (11)
05: Great Places To Earn and Save Money On Used Items (15)
04: From Spender To Saver, Awesome Debt Reduction Guide @ The Roundup (2)
03: Where To Find The Down Payment For Your Dream Home (13)
02: Don’t Want To Work Forever? Retire On Time With These 10 Tips! (17)

April 2008 (27)

30: Budget Busters, College Costs and Car Buying Advice @ The Carnivals (4)
29: Working Past Retirement: Job Seekers Over Age 55 (10)
28: Saving Money Is In! The Recession Diet and The Shift To Frugal Living (25)
27: Higher Food Prices, Global Rice Shortage Concerns @ The Roundup (2)
26: A Look at the Real Estate Market: Time To Buy? (12)
25: Build A Business Before You Go Solo (9)
23: The American Dream and Young Millionaires @ The Carnivals (4)
22: Coupon Tips and Tricks That Can Cut Your Grocery Bill By 80% (33)
21: Recessions and the State of Our Economy: A Visual Primer (16)
20: Missing Money, Multi-level Marketing and More @ The Roundup (6)
19: 10 Big Mistakes That New Entrepreneurs Make (7)
18: Welcome Readers From CNN Money! (2)
18: Eliminate Credit Card Debt! 4 Methods I’ve Used To Reduce My Debt (12)
17: Reduce Spending and Squeeze More From Your Paycheck @ The Carnivals (8)
15: 20 Ways To Earn More and Spend Less: Steps To Becoming A Frugal Capitalist (32)
14: Spend Less Than You Earn Or Earn More Than You Spend? (23)
13: Learn About Budget Systems, Conserve Gas, Improve Credit Scores @ The Roundup (4)
12: How To Invest Defensively In Down Markets (8)
10: How Do You Qualify For A Mortgage Loan? (12)
09: Budgeting, Dividend Payouts and Being Middle Class @ The Carnivals (6)
08: Get Hired, Get a Raise and Get Paid More By Improving Your Appearance (24)
07: Frugal Tips: How To Make 10 Ordinary Things Last Longer (55)
06: Mint and Motley Fool Get Together @ The Roundup (1)
05: 5 Clever Ways Other Entrepreneurs Can Help Your Business (15)
03: Managing All My Money Is Futile: Outsourcing My Finances (9)
02: Learn How To Haggle, Defeat Debt and Save By Delusion @ The Carnivals (6)
01: Save and Invest Enough For Your Retirement: Are You On Track? (20)

March 2008 (30)

31: Top Commentators and Traffic Sources for March 2008 (8)
31: Overlooked Tax Deductions, A Photo Essay (5)
30: Reduce Your Junk Mail, The Future of P2P Lending @ The Roundup (7)
29: Are Personal Finance Tools Ready To Go Web 2.0? (14)
27: How Money Challenges Prevent You From Building The Life You Love (20)
26: Refinancing A Mortgage, IRS Audit Triggers @ The Carnivals (8)
25: Survive A Recession, Think Long Term (29)
24: Free College Tuition To Soothe the Middle Class Pinch (22)
23: Improve Your Finances With Common Sense @ The Roundup (4)
22: Tax Brackets For 2007 and 2008: How Much Tax Do I Owe? (1)
20: TurboTax Review: A Look At My Tax Software Of Choice Plus Useful Tools! (14)
19: Personal Finance Resource By Guy Kawasaki, The Carnivals (8)
18: Rent Instead Of Buy, And I Mean Anything! (22)
17: Smart Moves To Lower Your Health Care Costs (22)
16: Setting Goals, Debt Sins and a Million Dollar Song @ The Roundup (3)
15: How Prosper Financed My Trip and Sundry P2P Lending Thoughts (7)
13: Looking For a Hot New Job? Find a Headhunter! (9)
12: I’m Reading “Goal Digger: Lessons Learned From Rich Men I Dated”, Book Meme (12)
12: Buxfer.com, Buyer’s Regret and Tossing Your Clutter @ The Carnivals (9)
11: Don’t Get Scammed! Reduce The Risk of Identity Theft (27)
10: Serious Savers Who Died Very Wealthy (40)
09: Tax Preparation, Tax Software, Financial Regrets @ The Roundup (4)
08: Get Rich Quick And Bust! (12)
06: Small Business Hassle: Late Payments and How I’ve Dealt With It (17)
06: The Complete Guide To Prosper.com (5)
05: Negotiate a Raise, Choose Between Rent or Food @ The Carnivals (8)
04: Who’s To Blame For The Subprime Mortgage Mess (34)
03: Cheaper Toys ARE Better For Your Kids! (22)
02: Wealth Habits, Borrowing Against Your 401K @ The Roundup (13)
01: Top Commentators and Traffic Generators For February 2008 (9)

February 2008 (26)

29: I’ve Left My Job! Tying Up The Loose Ends (43)
28: Get To A Million Dollars With Small Change (18)
27: Economic Stimulus Check and Windfalls @ The Carnivals (11)
26: 5 Basic Frugal Techniques To Help Control Your Spending (13)
25: They Want To Make Money Fast (22)
24: Leaving My Job And Pursuing My Dreams Too…This Week! @ The Roundup (37)
22: 10 Free Tools to Help You Get a Handle on Your Personal Finances (15)
21: New To Prosper? How To Manage Your Risk As A Peer To Peer Lender (10)
20: Saving Money Series, Organize Your Records, Cost of Raising Kids @ The Carnivals (3)
19: Get Rich Slowly, An Intro (9)
18: You’ve Got Money: Invest It All or Dollar Cost Average? (14)
17: Reaching Financial Independence, Bargain Hunting Addiction @ The Roundup (6)
15: How’d You Get Interested in Personal Finance? (17)
14: Credit Card Trends, Living The Good Life @ The Romantic Carnivals (3)
13: H & R Block TaxCut Software Giveaway Winners Plus The Latest News! (10)
12: Slashing Our Budget By 25%: Our Latest Frugal Moves (31)
11: Bad Ways To Use Credit: A List of 21 Credit Card Mistakes (17)
10: Positive Cash Flow, Emotional Spending, Improving Credit History @ The Roundup (10)
08: Valentine’s Day And Another Gift Idea Down The Drain! (6)
07: H & R Block Tax Software Giveaway! (22)
06: Stop Checking Your Stocks, The Frugality Habit, Subprime Thoughts @ The Carnivals (10)
05: Down Year Ahead? How It Can Be Good For Your Investments (19)
04: What Price Are You Paying To Have It All? The Supermom Myth (32)
03: True Financial Success, Naughty Financial Advisors, Male Stereotypes @ The Roundup (4)
02: Top Traffic Generators and Commentators For January, 2008 (18)
01: Teaching Our Kids How To Handle Debt and Credit (24)

January 2008 (26)

31: Investing Lessons, Money Tips, Things To Spend On @ The Carnivals (6)
30: Cavalcade of Risk #44: Risk Is Everywhere Edition (15)
29: Beat The Average Investor’s Returns With The Simplest Investment Portfolio (21)
28: 12 Effective Ways To Afford Big Ticket Items (26)
27: Productivity Tips, Vested Stock Options, Mutual Fund Reviews @ The Roundup (9)
26: We’re On Sale: Time To Buy America! (22)
24: I’m Hosting The Cavalcade of Risk Next Week! (2)
24: 7 Things To Consider As A First Time Real Estate Investor (29)
23: Monitor Your Credit Report, Frugality For College Students @ The Carnivals (5)
21: The Stock Market Ruined My Life - NSFW Video (20)
21: Are You Depressed Today? Some Tips To Cheer You Up (45)
20: Money Mistakes That Can Cost You BIG ($1,000,000) @ The Roundup (8)
18: Moving To A New City? Ways To Manage Your Relocating Costs (19)
17: My First Stock Market Moves: How I’ve Lost and Made Money In The Market (17)
15: See Our Lower Utililty Bills! Save Money, Energy and Water With New Appliances (18)
14: The Brand New World Of Peer To Peer Lending (15)
13: Cheapest Car Ever, Cash Advance or Balance Transfer @ The Roundup (6)
10: 5 Hot Tips for First Time Investors (20)
09: Credit Card Woes, Price Protection and a Budget Analysis @ The Carnivals (11)
08: Get Rid Of Your Debt With These Debt Defying Strategies (25)
07: Do You Go To Work Sick? (39)
06: Dropping Net Worth, Decreasing Debt and Investment Math @ The Roundup (6)
04: The True Costs of Relocating To Another Town (27)
03: Why Most Investors Don’t Make Money In The Stock Market (30)
02: Our Financial Goals and Resolutions for 2008: #1 Fund A Web Startup, #2 Retire (26)
01: Happy New Year! Plus Top Commentators and Traffic Generators For December 2007 (6)

December 2007 (28)

November 2007 (27)

30: A Collection of Money Tips For The Holidays (10)
29: How To Find The Perfect Gift For The Lady In Your Life (29)
28: An Investment Without Risk? Plus Finding Lost Money @ The Carnivals (7)
27: Quitting My Job, Retiring Early: 5 Steps To Lifestyle Change (40)
26: Save Money With Unusual Savings Devices: An Illustrated Guide To Cool Piggy Banks (23)
25: A Single Mom’s Finances, Paying Debt Early and House Hunting @ The Roundup (8)
24: What Shopping This Time of Year Reminds Me Of (7)
23: Black Friday Inspired Shopping Strategies (7)
22: Counting My Blessings and Not My Pennies, For A Change (7)
21: Buy A New Car vs Take The Subway, Thanksgiving Feasts @ The Carnival (6)
20: How Do You Plan To Get Ahead? Ways To Increase Your Income (40)
19: Do You Time The Market? Deconstructing Market Timing Strategies (17)
18: Enviable Heating Bill, Big Life Decision, Frugal Gifting @ The Roundup (0)
16: 3 Great Money Lessons from My Old Man (22)
15: How To Safely Borrow For A House Purchase (19)
14: Dividend Investing, Resume Building, Budget Tools @ The Carnivals (9)
13: Force Yourself To Save! 15 Painless Ways To Pay Yourself First (47)
12: My Long Term Experience With An Investment Newsletter (11)
11: Market and Money Gloom And Doom @ The Roundup (5)
09: Credit is King in an Emergency (13)
08: 15 Cleverly Cheap Ways To Watch Your Hygiene (18)
07: Get A Six Figure Career, Influencing College Applications @ The Carnivals (6)
06: Loans To Handle With Care: Think Hard Before Taking On This Debt (28)
05: 10 Tips For Being A Smart and Safe Consumer (17)
04: Beef Up Your Financial Education and Be Prepared @ The Roundup (3)
02: Latest Net Worth / Portfolio Numbers: Unexpected Increase Of +15% for 2007 (13)
01: 10 Facts About Buying and Selling A House of Horrors (28)

October 2007 (31)

September 2007 (27)

30: Who Pays For College, The Debt Snowball, Frugality Backlash @ My Roundup (1)
28: The Causes and Consequences of the Subprime Mortgage Financial Crisis (21)
27: Want More Real Estate? A Radical Way To Increase Your Yard Space (19)
26: Spend Your Money! Quit Your Job! @ The Carnivals (5)
25: Selling Our Cars Through The Years: 7 Steps To A Smooth Car Sale (12)
24: 10 Common Investing Mistakes Or Just Personal Choices? (15)
23: Sales Tactics, Organizational Tactics And A Kitchen Renovation: The Roundup (0)
21: Rent vs Buy A House: How To Evaluate Your Options (19)
20: Fun Day Trip With Kids, Thomas The Tank Engine Style (11)
19: Start Saving Young, Mathematical Money Tricks @ The Carnivals (4)
18: 12 Ways To Beat Inflation: Don’t Let Rising Prices Get You Down (21)
17: Watch Prices Go Up: Interesting Facts About Inflation (21)
16: Retirement Goals, Savings Index, Credit Card Secrets: The Roundup (1)
15: Where Are The Female Personal Finance Bloggers? (35)
14: Saving Tips For New Parents: Get Ready For Baby! (11)
13: Split Real Estate Markets: Which Homes Are Holding Up In Value? (18)
12: Tracking Expenses, Romantic Dates and Cheap Meals: My Carnival Picks (7)
11: Cut Down On Travel Costs As A Gracious Houseguest (26)
10: If You Think Your Job Is Tough, Think Again (13)
09: Creative Resumes, The Shaky Market and The Worst Coupon Ever: The Roundup (3)
08: Thoughts On Personal Finance Blog Lists (7)
07: Why Your House Won’t Sell And What To Do About It (12)
06: Invest In The Stock Market Using These Investing Styles (19)
05: Quit Your Job, Collect Credit Cards, Save With Grocery Deals: My Carnival Picks (8)
04: Why I Want To Retire Early, Change Roles and Live On One Income (35)
03: What Do Potty Training Mishaps Got To Do With Money? (16)
02: Simple Budgeting Guidelines, Dealing With Credit: The Gigantic Roundup (3)

August 2007 (27)

31: To Rollover Or Not To Rollover To An IRA, That Is The Question (8)
30: Nope, Not Selling Our House. Not Even For 1000% Rate Of Return In 2 Years! (22)
29: Home Ownership, Cheap Clothes, Having More Kids: My Carnival Picks (7)
28: 17 Cheap Ways To Keep Cool And Survive A Heat Wave (15)
27: What Color Is Your Job? Job Classifications and Distinctions (18)
26: Eating Cheaply Doesn’t Mean You Should Hoard Free Ketchup! The Roundup (4)
24: My One Money Advice: Be Prepared For That Rainy Day (12)
23: If You Want To Succeed, Here’s How NOT To Promote Yourself Or Your Business (27)
22: Let’s Talk About Debt, Savings and Expenses: A Big Week Of Carnivals (6)
21: Are You Ready To Be A Parent? Know The Cost Of Having Kids (15)
20: If The Stock Market Sell Off Makes You Nervous, Keep Things In Perspective (16)
19: Stock Market Misery And The Mortgage Mess: The Roundup (2)
17: Who Are The Cheapest People You Know? (22)
16: Profit From The Weak U.S. Dollar With Currency Plays And Other Strategies (17)
15: No Tax Refund, A Cheap Vacation And Financial Happiness: My Carnival Picks (6)
14: The Weak U.S. Dollar And How The World Is Pwning Us (24)
13: Stop Being Poor! What Low-Income Earners Can Do To Get Off Minimum Wage (34)
12: Successful Credit Card Arbitrage And Shorting The Market: The Roundup (7)
10: Deciding To Sell Or Keep Your Employee Stock Options (12)
09: I’m Frugal, So Why Can’t I Save More Money? (18)
08: Saving Money With Kids, Financial Reads and Better Budgets: My Carnival Picks (2)
07: Would You Buy This House? (19)
06: Top 10 Wealth Building Ways Of Ordinary People (44)
05: Dealing With Health Care Costs And More Debt In The Roundup (3)
03: Radical Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding (17)
02: How To Destroy Your Credit With Bad Mortgage Loans (11)
01: Easy Wealth Building, Frugal Tips and Link Love: My Carnival Picks (9)

July 2007 (28)

June 2007 (28)

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