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Ayyy matey, shiver me timbers! For those of you not in the know, today is international talk like a pirate day. Don’t worry, I’m not going to discuss the links in pirate speak. I don’t have a very expansive pirate vocabulary, so it would get old pretty fast. But, I do have a pathetic pirate joke:

What brand of clothing does a pirate wear?

Arrrrrrrrmani.

Alright, that was pretty lame, so let’s get down to business. You’ll find plenty of great links from the past week below. Also, just an update for those of you who enjoyed my cheap potato recipe from a few months ago, but I’m working on another great cheap recipe for next week. This one is a crowd and family pleaser, and you can feed a dozen people or feed your family for a few days without breaking the bank. As an added bonus, it’s a recipe that’s actually won awards and it will be the first time it is shared with the public. Stay tuned for that!

How to Live on Only One Income -Thinking about going from two incomes to one? Wonder how possible it is? Here is a story with some tips that can help you prepare for this decision.

Money-Market Funds May not Be As Safe As You Think -Money market funds have generally been thought of as safe, but recently a major fund saw a deviation from the $1 per share standard. Learn more about money market funds and what risks they may have.

29 Steps I Took to Leave the Workforce at Age 29 -Have you thought about leaving the daily grind at a young age? Madison has accomplished this by the age of 29. So, she has put together 29 tips that can help you achieve the same.

Worried About Your Savings Accounts In Problem Banks? -The news this week has been filled with bank failures and buyouts, so what are you to do? Many people are worried about their savings, so here is some helpful information to help you sort out possible risks.

10 Reasons to be a Good Neighbor -I should print this out and give it to one of my neighbors who are complete inconsiderate #%*#@. Luckily it is a vacation home and we only see them on the weekends during the summer, but they are the worst neighbors ever. Neighbor, if you’re reading this, I hope you die in a fire.

The Choice Between Daycare and Staying at Home -This is a question we will be faced with early next year with our first child on the way. We haven’t even really talked about it, but this article brings up some very useful things to consider.

Buying a car? 10 Ways to Get the Best Deal -Buying a car can be quite a stressful endeavor. We know the tendency for some salesmen to be high-pressure and we fear getting sucked into something we don’t need. So, here are some tips on how to get the best deal while trying to avoid getting screwed.

Disability Insurance: Protecting Your Income If You’re Unable to Work -I’ve stressed the importance of disability insurance quite a bit in the past, but I feel it’s something that could always use a little refresher course. Here is a good primer on disability insurance and its importance.

Time To Buy Stock In Gambling, Alcohol & Tobacco Companies – When times get tough, people can seek help from things such as alcohol and gambling. It isn’t always pretty, but it can bode well for companies that produce these products and services.

5 Tips To Help You Avoid Foreclosure -Nobody wants to be in this situation, but the reality is that it can happen. If you find yourself approaching foreclosure, you need to act before you get that notice in the mail. Here are five tips that can help you avoid getting that dreaded foreclosure notice.