It’s been a while since I’ve done a round-up; real life has made it hard to get online enough to update my own blog, let alone spend the time needed to read through, comment on, and link back to some of the other great blogs I try to follow. But, now that I’m getting back into the swing of things, blog-wise, I figured one of my first actions should be to re-start the whole blog round-up habit.
Now, I’ll probably try to go back and check out all the posts I didn’t have a chance to publish in earlier round-ups, possibly even going as far as making some post-dated weekly round-ups just to include all the goodness I see. For now, though, let’s take a look at some of the quality posts from this past week:
Contests
Joe Plemon mentions the GRABBBR contest being run by several Christian-flavored personal finance bloggers. There looks to be $200 in cash and numerous other prizes up for grabs, so it’s definitely worth checking out.
There’s a book giveaway being held by Young and Thrifty for a copy of Your Money Ratios, a book I’ve seen recommended in quite a few places. If I don’t win it (which I intend to do), perhaps one of my readers can.
I wasn’t fast enough to get to Austin (Foreigner’s Finances) contest giving away a copy of Investing Made Simple, but I suppose I’ll mention it at least; apparently you need to really be on top of his blog entries to win his contests.
If you’ve got kids in your life (or just like reading what we, as a society, are trying to teach our kids about money), you can enter to win a copy of Three Cups, currently be put up by J. Money of Budgets are Sexy.
Good Yakezie Posts
Staying Calm Under Pressure – Financial Samurai, always an interesting and entertaining writer, shares a story about his father, and how his father’s calmness and independence handling life has helped to influence his behavior.
The Millionaire Calculator – I love financial calculators and other devices to help you discover your current financial state. Monevator has a good one, letting you know when you’ll become an (inflation-adjusted) millionaire, always something cool to know.
Are Chiropractors Quacks? – I’ll admit, I’m a bit negatively biased toward chiropractors; my uncle was (is) one, and he didn’t treat my aunt (my mother’s little sister) very well. But Mrs. Money provides a pretty fair and honest view of the profession overall.
I heart Warren Buffett – Buffett is the classic example of both buy-and-hold investing AND living well below your means. If that’s not enough reason to heart him, Young and Thrifty provides more Buffett Factoids to inspire your love.
Does Income Change Who You Are As A Person? Or Your Tastes? – A good question for all of those who are upwardly mobile to ask. Evan of My Journey To Millions asks due to his own feeling that his lifestyle is inflating around him.
How to Control Emotional Spending – Mixing money and emotions frequently results in decreasing the amount of said money. Money Funk provides a pretty good list of ways to help decrease the effect your emotions will have on your spending.
Take Action Tuesday: Automatic Investments - It’s something we know we all should do, but precious few of us end up following through. Daniel of Sweating the Big Stuff provides a quick and easy guide to setting up your automatic investments so you can ‘pay yourself first’.
Where The Amateur Financier Was Featured Last Week
My post about my Deep Thoughts on Tipping was included in the Yakezie Carnival Round Up by Young and Thrifty. I do so enjoy hearing good things from my fellow Yakezie.
Speaking of Yakezie, and my post on tipping, Joe Plemon mentions it in his very sweet Father’s Day Round-Up post. That card from his children is just adorable.
My post on Building Up Your Bull**** Detector was considered one of the Best On The Web by Cheapskate Sandy. Pretty good, considering her BS detector is already running at full throttle (being a native New Yorker and all).
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Financial Samurai
on July 1 2010
Good stuff mate. Thanks for the highlight. I would like to read more about your job hunt and your thoughts on the economy if you have time sometime in the future.
Best, Sam
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Mrs. Money
on July 1 2010
Thanks so much for the link! I was just thinking about how I need to do a round up. It’s been so long! Have a great Thursday!
xoxo
Mrs. Money´s last blog ..Boycott BP
Roger
on July 1 2010
@FS: Always glad to highlight a good friend. I’ll be sure to update more of my personal life and thoughts on the economy in the future; ironically, my personal life has been such that I have no time to write about my personal life lately…
@Mrs. Money: You’re very welcome; always glad to highlight a friend. Be sure to include some of my articles in your next round up!