Weekend Ramblings – February 23

Kyle @ My University Money writes More Money for Beer and Textbooks - If you are about to begin your post-secondary journey, are currently trying to navigate those bumpy waters, or know someone that is, More Money for Beer and Textbooks is the cure for massive student debt, credit card bills that grow larger by the month, and the stress that accompanies financial worries.

Jules Wilson @ Faithful With a Few writes Why You and Your Spouse Need a Regular Date Night – Date night for married couples can be pretty elusive at times. However, it can be the key to keeping your marriage fresh, especially if you have children.

John S @ Frugal Rules writes Finding Qualified Help for Eliminating Debt: 5 Steps – If you’re in credit card debt, there are various services which can be very helpful in get out from under the debt. The key is to do your research to make sure you choose a reputable service.

KK @ Student Debt Survivor writes My $30,000 Student Loan Mistake – Have you ever made a really big financial mistake? If you’re human, chances are you have. Mine was taking out $30k in student loans.

Steve @ Grocery Alerts writes How to save money on beef without using coupons – Saving money on beef doesn’t have to involve sales and coupons all the time. Money shouldn’t be an excuse to stand in the way of a well balanced diet. By implementing some of these tips below you will be on your way to have beef on your plate for less.

Glen Craig @ Free From Broke writes Why You Won’t Get Rich Quick – Wouldn’t it be great to find some way to get rich quick? Let me tell you something – you won’t get rich quick! See why getting rich quick doesn’t work.

krantcents @ KrantCents writes Rental Property Investing Tips – I love rental property! Where else can you leverage your investment for thirty (30) years at a low interest rate and have someone else pay for it? Real estate and rental property are not risk-free; however it is one way to accumulate wealth! It starts with savings and how you invest your money.

SFB @ Simple Finance Blog writes Say No to Gym Memberships: How to Get a Great Workout for Free – Can’t afford gym memberships. Here are a few ideas to get a great workout for free, from building your own equipment to workout tips

A Blinkin @ Funancials writes Barack Obama Is a Genius – We Should Raise The Minimum Wage – In the State of Union Address on Tuesday, President Barack Obama revealed a master plan that will guide our country over the next 4 years and – hopefully – leave a lasting legacy.

Lance @ Money Life and More writes Why We Decided Against Buying a Beach Front Condo – My fiancee (sounds weird… still getting used to it) and I have been looking into buying a beautiful beach front condo for the last few weeks. As you can tell from the title, we’ve come to a decision and have decided not to buy a beach front condo.

Corey @ 20s Finances writes Investing Money: How Much is Enough? – Experts often advise to invest 10-20% of your income. Find out how much you should invest and how it affects your future.

Jennifer Lynn @ Broke-Ass Mommy writes How spendy was your weekend? – Compare how spendy your weekend was versus mine!

Don @ MoneySmartGuides writes The Truth About Tax Deductions – Now that tax season is upon us, many look for ways to reduce their taxes (hopefully most of you took advantage of some deductions before the end of the year).

Ted Jenkin @ Your Smart Money Moves writes Should I Rent The House Or Sell It? – One the tough questions that faces many newly married couples is what to do with the real estate properties they own when they get married.

Kyle @ The Penny Hoarder writes Can You Base a Business Idea on Your Hobby? – Everyone has at least one hobby they do when they’re feeling bored or want to take their mind off other things such as work. However, did you know that you could be able to turn almost any hobby or special skill you have into a job or perhaps a business? This infographic will show you.

Corey @ Steadfast Finances writes 3 Step Easy Debt Reduction Diet – Find out simple ways to reduce your debt. Start with stop looking for an easy way out.

Michelle @ The Shop My Closet Project writes My Student Loans are like Godzilla-trying to ruin my life! – I have some student loans. Enough that up until a few years ago I would lose sleep over it because I couldn’t wrap my head around two things: how could I have been so oblivious and stupid!? The other was: how am I going to get out of this mess? My loans were like Godzilla

Mike @ Personal Finance Journey writes Creativity Can Make You Debt-Free – Easy unique and out of the box ways to get rid of debt. We give easy workable tips on how to pay off debt creatively.

Amanda L Grossman @ Frugal Confessions writes I Could have Used these Free Online Dating Sites in My Early Twenties – Whether you are in a small town, a large city, or somewhere in between, meeting people is hard to do.

Eddie @ Finance Fox writes Alternative Ways to Save on Auto Insurance – Car insurance is a necessary expense for most Canadians, unless you’re living in the downtown core of a major Canadian city. But having a car and paying insurance on it doesn’t have to be expensive. By carefully choosing your coverage, shopping around, comparing your options, you can find relatively adequate coverage at a reasonable cost.

Maria @ The Money Principle writes Dealing with debt: frugality is not the answer – When coping with financial trouble many people resort to frugality; here I argue that increasing one’s income and not simply frugality is the answer.

Wayne @ Young Family Finance writes Should You Pay off Your Mortgage Early? – The dream of many homeowners is to let out an exhalation of breath and cheer at the same time they send the last check into the mortgage company well before their 15 or 30 year loan ends.

PPlan @ Provident Plan writes Pros and Cons of Self Employment – Find out if self employment is right for you. There are positives and negatives to each.

David Bar @ Bar Whiz Blog writes How To Read The Economy Based On Sales Of Alcohol – This shift from consumers buying low-end value brands to purchasing high-end brands, both in the liquor stores and in restaurants and bars, can be seen as a very positive sign for economic recovery, both for bars, liquor stores, spirits manufacturers, and even the economy as a whole.

Wealth Effect Blogger @ Your Wealth Effect writes 8 Investment Lessons from the Recent Grammy Awards – If you read too many personal finance blogs you start to see investment lessons in random places such as the recent Grammy Awards.

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5 Responses to Weekend Ramblings – February 23

  1. KK @ Student Debt Survivor February 23, 2013 at 7:58 pm #

    Many thanks for including me. I appreciate it.

  2. krantcents February 24, 2013 at 12:10 pm #

    Thanks for the links, I am in good company.

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