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Saturday Roundup – Aug 2nd, 2008 – MORE Vacation Time

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

I’ve missed a few of these Saturday roundups (in more meanings than one) and decided to try to get back to my roots. I’m trying to concentrate on posting more often, and I’ll be hosting the Carnival of Financial Goals this coming week, so stop by and see.

I’m also getting ready for the summer vacation. Circumstances have forced us to go to Disney this year (even though we had intended to scale back) and I’ve just bitten the bullet, finance-wise, and decided to just go with the flow.

From Credit Withdrawal (Since the last roundup)

Aug 01: Pay Off Your Bills with Coloring Books and Crayons

July 30: Americans Drive 40 Billion Miles LESS than Last Year. What a Disaster!
July 28: Paying Off Debt – Science vs. Psychology, and the Seventh-Inning Slump
July 23: The Capital One Debit MasterCard, Now You Don’t Even NEED a Bank Account with Them
July 17: Confidence in Banks Shaken, as the FDIC Takes Over IndyMac. But Why?
July 15: Watch that First Step, It’s a Doozy – Starting Down the Path to Financial Control
July 10: Just Giving it Away – Why it’s Good to Be Rich
July 08: Where Did all the Customers Go?
July 04: Happy 4th of July
July 02: IRS Increases Mileage Rates through Dec. 31, 2008

June 29: Why Your Boss Won’t Let You Telecommute
June 19: Ask the Readers – Does the Economy Influence Your Vote?
June 17: Using a 0% Credit Card to Consolidate Debt

From My Reader

Being Frugal – Your Financial Life on One Page (FLOP)
A touch older article, but I do this myself and it’s a great tactic for managing your bills/debt

Blueprint for Financial Prosperity – Should You Look For A New Job?
I’ve always believed that every job is a stepping-stone to a better job. Even if you’re happy where you’re at, it doesn’t hurt to keep an ear or eye out for the ‘next-big-thing’.

Brip Blap – Big Picture, Little Picture
I’m definitely a big-picture person. I can handle the minutiae of the details, but it’s not fun.

Cash Money Life – Online Bill Pay – Cheaper, Faster, Greener, More Secure
I’ve been doing on-line for years. Can’t even IMAGINE going back to paper and check billing. Especially with $.42 for each letter nowadays.

DebtFREE Revolution – Economic Reality and Delivering Pizzas
I guess Dave Ramsey’s advice to ‘get a pizza delivery route to get out of debt’ is kind of in danger nowadays. Gas prices hit home for Ana.

Debt Kid – The Virtue of Thrift – Will Frugal Stay Hip When The Boom Is Back?
At this point, I’d just like the opportunity to find out. Bring back the Boom, and we’ll see if people stay frugal.

Gather Little By Little – 10 least expensive to own vehicles – not one is hybrid
I’ve always been skeptical about the hybrid craze. I know that it’s environmentally friendlier, but until it gets economically friendlier, it won’t pick up long-term, as more articles like this one point out the true costs and savings.

Green Panda Treehouse – The Best Job Hunt Post: Top 40 Links From The Web
Also, slightly older, but a GREAT article (notwithstanding, GP referenced one of my articles in it).

I’ve Paid for this Twice – Why Debt Stinks: It Can Take a Lot Longer to Get Out Than It Did To Get In
What can I say. I’m living this article!

Millionaire Money Habits – When in Doubt, Do the Opposite
If everyone acted the same, no one would make any real money. It’s the ones that think differently, and act differently that take the chances and make the changes.

Money Blue Book – How To Kill Roaches And Get Rid Of A Home Cockroach Infestation
WONDERFUL article and advice on the Great Cockroach War. That bit about the Las Vegas roach jar is interesting. I guess you’ve never seen ‘Joe’s Apartment’ then?!??

Moolanomy – Personal Finance Risks And Risk Management, Part 1
I’ve always loved Pinyo’s straightforward analyses of finances. I’m looking forward to part 2 of this series.

Mrs Micah – What Keeps You From Paying Bills On-Time?
I always pay my bills on time, but it wasn’t always that way. Automatic payments are the way to go though.

My Dollar Plan – How to Make Early Roth IRA Withdrawals
Taking IRA withdrawals is risky, if you don’t do it right. This article shows you the right way to do it if you absolutely have to.

My Two Supercharged Life – A Dozen Tips On How To Live A Deeper And More Meaningful Life
I like #2 in particular. Wish more people would take responsibility, and get out of the ‘victim’ mindset.

My Two Dollars – Paying Off Debt And Saving Money Can Be Done At The Same Time.
This one made me laugh. I can’t do the weekly payments, but I do bi-monthly payments, since I get paid that way. The money doesn’t even get cold before it’s back out the door helping to eliminate that little bit more of interest debt.

Plonkee Money – knowledge is power? what do you do if you’re underpaid
I’ve always thought you’re worth as much as someone is willing to pay you. If someone else is getting paid more, they might have skills you don’t, or better negotiation skills. Either way, if you’re not happy, it’s time to do something.

Prime Time Money – Pay Off Credit Cards With Home Equity: Secured and Unsecured Debt
Short answer; NO. Switching to secured from unsecured doesn’t do anything other than give your lender a bigger stick to threaten you with.

Quest for Four Pillars – The Great Powdered Milk Experiment
Bags?!?? Milk in bags? Canadians are just strange.

Remodeling This Life – Why Be Frugal?
I’ve got to the point that I can buy pretty much whatever I want, if I really wanted to. The funny thing is I don’t want to buy very much anymore. I’m frugal by default I guess.

Rocket Finance – Global Warming Update
I just love reading Rocket’s stuff, just because it’s 180 degrees from what I’d normally write. Global warming hasn’t been proven, but by the time we are able to prove it, it might be too late to do anything about it. I’m thinking I’d rather err on the side of survival on this one.

Single Guy and Money – I Bought An IPhone and I LOVE IT!!!
Welcome to the Society, SGM. I’ll send you your intro pack and start teaching you the secret handshake next week.

The Dough Roller – SEO Copywriting–How to Get Your Article to the Top of Google
Gotta read, gotta read, GOTTA READ THIS!

The Wisdom Journal – 12 Ways to Get Paid What You’re Worth
Good article, gotta use some of these tricks next time I change jobs.