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Saturday Roundup – June 14th, 2008 – Vacation Time

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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

June 13: Congratulations to One of Our Readers (1)
June 10: Where’s My Money?!?? The Government Holding up the Economic Stimulus Checks (2)
June 06: Ask the Reader – What’s Your Best Grocery Cost-Saving Tip? (6)
June 05: Giving the Gift of Health… Insurance (2)
June 04: The Death-Knell of the Hummer (6)
June 02: Economic Stimulus Not as Stimulating as Hoped (6)

From My Reader

Being Frugal – 7 Surprising Ways to Save Money
Always good advice from this web site.

Blueprint for Financial Prosperity – Beware The Monthly Payment Math Trick
I hate this trick, and it seems to be standard for car sales people.

Brip Blap – letting 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 Life – Financial Advice for the High School Graduate
Great advice, wish I’d had someone tell me these things when I graduated from high school.

Debt Kid – Collection Companies Harassing You? Know Your Rights
Know the rules, so you can keep your rights and prevent harassment.

Gather Little By Little – How 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 Twice – Do 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 Habits – How Much is Your 401k Worth?
A lot less than it was before last week’s Market storm, that’s for sure.

Money Blue Book – Dealing 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.

Moolanomy – Should 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 Micah – My 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 Plan – We 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 Life – 25 Ways to Enjoy An Old-Fashioned Summer With The Kids
Great ideas that don’t cost a lot for summer activities.

My Two Dollars – Make Over $200,000 And Pay No Income Tax?
Man, I have GOT to get me a new tax accountant.

Plonkee Money – if 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 Money – 10 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 Pillars – Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB)
Wow, universal coverage and a nation of people covered by health care. Canada’s sounding better and better.

Remodeling This Life – What 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 Money – Sign 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 Roller – Multiple Income Streams: 10 Ways to Earn Extra Income
Blogging?!?? I’d be happy to break EVEN blogging.

The Wisdom Journal – The Secret To Being Rich
There’s more than one way to be ‘Rich’, and this article touches on that.