Saturday Roundup – June 14th, 2008 – Vacation Time

kungFuFighting Welcome to the Saturday Roundup of Credit Withdrawal posts and other interesting posts around the blogosphere.

I’ll be out next week at Scout camp. With the sad news about the Scouts that were killed in Iowa (not that far from me) it’s a bittersweet reminder as we get ready to go. I’ve got some articles lined up, and a guest blogger post as well, so there should be interesting things to read while I’m away. Just remember that comments and such may be held while I’m disconnected.

Also got a chance to see Kung Fu Panda last weekend. Very good movie. I’m a big Jack Black fan, and this was a cute movie. Maybe not an Incredibles or Toy Story, but much better than Happily N’ever After.

From Credit Withdrawal

From My Reader
Being Frugal7 Surprising Ways to Save Money
   Always good advice from this web site.
Blueprint for Financial ProsperityBeware The Monthly Payment Math Trick
   I hate this trick, and it seems to be standard for car sales people.
Brip Blapletting your emotions control your finances
   Lots of bad decisions (and many good ones) are deeply influenced by emotions. Financial decisions are no exception.
Cash Money LifeFinancial Advice for the High School Graduate
   Great advice, wish I’d had someone tell me these things when I graduated from high school.
Debt KidCollection Companies Harassing You? Know Your Rights
   Know the rules, so you can keep your rights and prevent harassment.
Gather Little By LittleHow to be a hypermiler
   I’d love to be a hypermiler, but my route’s so set, I don’t know if there’s anything else to do to save money (other than maybe putting up a mast and sail and seeing if I can sail to work).
I’ve Paid for this TwiceDo You Want Retirement To Exceed Your Present?
   I just want a shorter commute. I figure at retirement, my daily commute will be going downstairs to blog. Cuts off 1 1/2 hr commute.
Millionaire Money HabitsHow Much is Your 401k Worth?
   A lot less than it was before last week’s Market storm, that’s for sure.
Money Blue BookDealing With A Car Breakdown and Paying Rip Off Repair Shop Prices
   I had a ‘check engine’ light come on last week, but it mysteriously turned back off after a few days. Oh well.
MoolanomyShould I Borrow From My 401k Plan?
   Short of paying for a life-saving operation or getting a family member out of jail, I’d have to say no.
Mrs MicahMy Happy Planet and Practicing Foreign Languages Frugally
   I remember only two things out of my high school french. 1) I love french food, and 2) I was one of 2 guys in a class of 30 students, (and apparently this was the class that all the cheerleaders in school took together). Vive la France!
My Dollar PlanWe Sold My Car! What Worked and What Didn’t
   Good ideas when getting rid of the old busted, before getting the new hotness.
My Two Supercharged Life25 Ways to Enjoy An Old-Fashioned Summer With The Kids
   Great ideas that don’t cost a lot for summer activities.
My Two DollarsMake Over $200,000 And Pay No Income Tax?
   Man, I have GOT to get me a new tax accountant.
Plonkee Moneyif you didn’t need to worry about money…
   Hmm, not something I’ve seriously considered. First, kill off the job! Second, think about what’s second.
Prime Time Money10 Reasons Why You Would Be Happier if You Were Debt Free
   Let’s see. 1) No bills, 2) No bills, 3) ABSOLUTELY No bills,…
Quest for Four PillarsUniversal Child Care Benefit (UCCB)
   Wow, universal coverage and a nation of people covered by health care. Canada’s sounding better and better.
Remodeling This LifeWhat Living Well Means To Me
   Someone’s idea of living well stems a lot from their upbringing (notably what they DIDN’T have growing up). You always seem to value that which you don’t have, but sometimes don’t appreciate what you DO have.
Single Guy and MoneySign of the Financial Times?
   Lots of people don’t take ‘extreme’ measures (like selling their toys) until they’re forced to. By then, it’s usually too little too late.
The Dough RollerMultiple Income Streams: 10 Ways to Earn Extra Income
   Blogging?!?? I’d be happy to break EVEN blogging.
The Wisdom JournalThe Secret To Being Rich
   There’s more than one way to be ‘Rich’, and this article touches on that.

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  1. Thanks so much for including me in your post, and if you find the right tax guy, let me know! ;-)

    Davids last blog post..Money Quote Friday – The Printed Life Edition.

  2. French food is pretty awesome. Come to think of it, there were fewer guys in my French classes to. With the language requirement I know they had to take something. Maybe German or Spanish?

  3. Just been reading through “7 Surprising Ways to Save Money” and you’re right there are always some great tips at being frugal.net. Thanks for areally useful round up, which I’m working my way through now.

  4. I love your photos on your posts! :)

    I wish I would have known most of those tips at graduation as well. I didn’t mess up per se, but I could have done a few things better! Thanks for the link. :)

  5. Have a great trip… and please do stay safe. The news about those scouts was just heart breaking.

    My Dollar Plans last blog post..Free Blockbuster Movies

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