- Broke Ass Student reminds you not to sacrifice tomorrow for today.
- Grad Money Matters lists 5 budgeting blunders to avoid.
- My Two Dollars asks if your family could live on one income.
- Frugal Law Student rehashes some pratical advice for young people.
- $1 Million to my name - Part V in the retirement saving pitfalls series - Buying too much house.
Monday, June 4, 2007
Personal Finance 101 Posts of the Day 6/4/07
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Personal Finance 101 Posts of the Day 5/23/07
- Zen Habits lists 6 free alternatives to MS Money and Quicken.
- Young and Broke talks about financial planning for 20-somethings.
- Q&A on Vanguard’s new fee structure.
- Cash Money Life talks about the advantages of debit cards.
- Mighty Bargain Hunter talks about the disadvantages of debit cards.
- Money, Matter and More thinks there should be a credit card qualifying test.
- $1 Million to my Name - Part I in his retirement savings blunders series - pre-paying your mortgage.
- My Debt Relief Plan talks about how getting organized can help with your debt.
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Thursday, May 17, 2007
Personal Finance 101 Posts of the Day 5/17/07
- Vanguard talks about why you should get kids investing in a Roth early. My grandfather did this for me and it’s one of the single best things he’s ever done for me. If you need help motivating them, consider offering a ‘matching’ program of some sort. Most people like free money.
- Bankruptcy Law Network points out some sneaky credit card tricks to look out for.
- Wealth Building World wonders if paying off your mortgage early is actually costing you money.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Personal Finance 101 Posts of the Day 4/25/07
- Ask Mr. Credit Card talks about the impact of credit on insurance rates.
- Free Money Finance talks about how much you should be saving.
- Zen Habits gives suggestions on brown bag lunches.
- Queercents talks about the pitfalls of renting your fist apartment.
- Make Your Nut talks about how expensive it is to NOT brown bag your lunch.
- The Simple Dollar takes a look at couples and money.
- Laws of Finance talks about the benefits of paying your credit cards online.
- How I Save Money lists 25 ways they save money.
- Prime Time Money talks about why paying off debt brings you success.
- Personal Finance Advice talks about the different debt payment strategies.
- Finance is Personal gives some advice to those just starting out.
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Saturday, April 14, 2007
Personal Finance 101 Posts of the Day 4/14/07
- Frugal Zeitgeist talks about marriage and money.
- My Money Blog discusses renting vs. buying.
- Money Walks gives ideas on how to teach kids about money.
- Free Money Finance talks about the 10 best money moves you can make.
- Blogging Away Debt wonders who’s responsible for your debt.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Personal Finance 101 Posts of the Day 3/15/07
- Living Almost Large has a fantastic post about the dangers of paying for your children's education instead of saving for your retirement. It's something that anyone with kids should read.
- Queer Cents talks about why it’s important to talk to your partner about money BEFORE you merge households.
- Consumerism Commentary talks about the cost of buying a home over 30 years.
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