Friday Finance Findings for October 12th
Posted on Sat, 13th October, 2007 by Jeremy
Is October over yet? As I mentioned last week, this is the worst time of the year for me. Ridiculous hours, a lot of traveling, and just otherwise unpleasant activities taking place. For example, as I write this, I’m going on about 3 hours of sleep in the past few days (which is why this is being posted a day late). As much as I’d like to use this weekend to recover, I have to head about 200 miles (driving) east this afternoon to prepare for a wedding. So, while I’m just wishing I could be in bed this weekend, take a moment to enjoy these fine articles from the past week.
Make the Most of Your Paycheck - Getting that first job after college or high school is a very exciting, yet stressful event. One of the biggest changes may be in regards to money.
The Dividend Guy - If you are an investor, you owe it to yourself to check out this blog. He also had some recent troubles with the RSS feed, so make sure you subscribe to the new feed.
Can Cheaper Goods and Lower Prices Put Us at Risk? A Photo Essay - It is good to be smart with your mone, but there are some occasions where being too frugal could do more harm than good.
Savings and Checking Account Interest Rate Update - If the recent rate changes across many of the online banking institutions has you looking for a new place to keep your money, the Sun has a great list of the current rates.
All About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) - Generally, debt collectors are simply doing their job–trying to collect a debt. While this is true for most, there are some collectors who go above and beyond what they should. Find out what debt collectors can and can’t do.
Olive Oil Users Aren’t All Snobs, Some Are Just Misinformed - A guest poster at MMMM revisits an experience that portrayed olive oil users as snobs.
The Financial Guide for a Younger Generation Review - Jim reviews a book that is meant to address the financial issues of Generation X and Y. Find out how the book does, and whether or not it is worth buying.
Taking a Few Hours to Organize Your Financial Documents - This is something I really need to do. When it comes to financial documents, we’re quite disorganized. We keep the most important documents filed in a cabinet, but other than that it is a disaster.
Do You Fall for Free Trial Offer Tactics? - Everybody loves free, but many times these free offers aren’t as good of a deal as it seems. Learn how to spot what the offer will really cost you.
Would You Live in a Lazy Man Designed Community? - Lazy Man has an interesting concept of living in a community designed for frugal and sustainable living. Would you live there?
Separate Checking Accounts, or Keep Them Joint? - My wife and I have separate checking accounts, but we both have access to both of them. It is more or less used for direct deposit and automatic bill paying, not as a means to keep our money separate. Plus, my wife works in a location that has plenty of Fifth Third branches, whereas I work across the state line and it is nothing but Chase.
What is it Worth to Have Flexible Work Hours? - In my opinion, it is worth quite a bit. I have some flexibility in my schedule, and I think it is one of the best things to happen. You can force someone to stay at the office from 9-5 every day, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to get eight hours of work.
pfblogs.org Financial Literacy Challenge - If you would like to help bring more financial education to a few schools, check out the challenge at DonorsChoose.org.
Thanks for pointing me to the “Separate Checking Accounts, or Keep Them Joint?” blog post. I was just thinking of doing this with my girlfriend. It’s very helpful.