Weekly Roundup

Merry Christmas … - originally posted by Tio

Yet another crazy week. I know posts have been a little thin on the ground this week but I’ve got 5 days off starting tomorrow, so we should be getting back on track. Even though this week has been a bit thin on the ground for me, it’s been another great week for everyone else. Every week I’m finding more and more great blogs, and my list seems to get longer and longer. Hopefully everyone’s enjoying it. If you think there are any great blogs or posts I’m missing out on, please let me know …

Festive Fun

• Wise Bread - I’m Dreaming of A Green Christmas

• Dual Income No Kids - Giving at the Holidays

Money Saving

• brip blap - How paying attention to your wallet can improve your financial outlook

• Gather Little By Little - Money Saving Tip #20 - Keep the Change

Managing Your Money

• plonkee money - it’s not what you make, it’s what you keep

• brip blap - spend less than you earn - the wrong way to think

• Get Rich Slowly - Advice and Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

• The Digerati Life - Profiling Debt: Some Thoughts on Handling A Heavy Debt Load

• Moolanomy - A Deeper Look at the 80% Retirement Rule

• Get Rich Slowly - The Random Walk Guide to Investing: Ten Rules for Financial Success

News

• Generation X Finance - The Fed Endorses Plan to Curb Shady Mortgages

• Five Cent Nickel - Thoughts on the New Energy Bill

Musings

• The Simple Dollar - Heroes, Role Models and Mentors: Finding People to Believe In

• Get Rich Slowly - It’s A Wonderful Life and the Value of Social Capital

• Wise Bread - The New Face of Poverty is Fat