Pimp Your Finances

Tip’d is one of the latest additions to the world of social media.  It’s timing could not have been any better.  It launched in October, right around when the economy really starting hitting the fan, and people realized it wouldn’t be making a recovery any time soon.

It describes itself as “a community for financial news, ideas, and tips”, but [...]

Welcome to another edition of the roundup.  I hope you had a good Valentine’s Day.
 
Adam at Your Money Relationship asks, Are You ‘Living Within Your Means’ or ‘Below You Means’? It’s an interesting on take on what each means, and which he’d rather be.
Billshrink has a fun (and slightly sarcastic) article telling you to Stop Wasting [...]

Hello – I hope you all had a great Valentine’s Day!  Here are this week’s links.
DDFD at Divorced Dad Frugal Dad has some great thoughts on Dreams, Hopes, and Ambitions.  In it, he asks, and attempts to answer: “What holds us back?”  It’s a good post on inspiration and motivation.
Jeff at The Stretchy Dollar asks, [...]

Well, tax time is here.  I’ve actually been looking forward to it for a long time – I get my money back from Uncle Sam!  I already know what I’m going to spend it on: paying off debt.  My goal is to put every penny of my return towards my credit card debt.
Here are this [...]

I wonder what the groundhog will see tomorrow…six more months of recession, or is the time for economic growth finally here?
Either way, the best thing to do is improve your own situation.  Here are some links to do it.
Mike at The Oblivious Investor writes about his 30 Year Market Prediction.  Bottom line?  “It hasn’t looked [...]

Secrets for Money recently published a list of 35 Great Personal Finance Sites and Money Blogs You Should Know About.
I am honored to say that I was included in the list.
If you have a chance, stop by and check it out.   The author made a point of choosing sites that are passionate about sharing knowledge, [...]

Another week gone by.  Time goes quickly when you’re busy.  Here are this week’s links.
NCN at No Credit Needed explains 5 debt reduction methods.  It’s interesting to read about something other than the standard two approaches of paying off the smallest debt or highest interest debts first.
DDFD at Divorced Dad Frugal Dad explains how defensive entrepreneurism can [...]

Welcome to the 48th edition of the Money Hacks Carnival!  In honor of the inauguration, it is Presidential-themed.  But it’s not about politics - neither red nor blue.  The only color that matters here is green.
Here are 71 links to help you hack your finances.  They are broken down into twelve categories, and each starts with a Presidential quote.  Enjoy!
 
Editor’s Choice

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