It’s time for another roundup of great articles from the previous week! But first I want to draw your attention to a very important cause. The other day I posted an article about a wonderful young lady who suffers from Juvenile Diabetes.
She is attempting to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and needs your help. You can read about her story and charitable efforts here (http://knsfinancial.com/help-find-a-cure-for-juvenile-diabetes/). Please share that article with as many people as you can and encourage them all to donate!
The article has been listed on several sites that can help to make more people aware of this cause. If you have accounts on these sites (or any other), please promote the article there. Here are a few links to make it easier:
Tip’d – http://bit.ly/ahYTm0
Reddit – http://bit.ly/b2wyNP
Stumble Upon – http://bit.ly/cAq0ue
Digg – http://bit.ly/a2K3rI
Join the Discussion:
There are several articles that I have written in the past, and I would love to hear your feedback on them. Some of them have spurred lively discussions/debates, while others have not. So, I am asking for you to do me a favor and take a few minutes to read these articles and leave a comment (or respond to a previous comment):
Should I Cosign for a Loan? – Discusses what the bible teaches about cosigning for a loan. Read it and leave a comment letting me know your take on the issue.
Can You Eat for $1/day? – Jeffery was able to eat for less than $1/day! I highlight part of his story and share his lessons! This is the story that inspired my obsession with CVS Deals!
Lebron James, Wealth, and Taxes – Lebron saved a ton of money in state income taxes by signing with Miami over New York or New Jersey! This led to a discussion on state taxes, using my home-state as a test case!
Yakezie:
Also, don’t forget to check out the Yakezie network. This is a network that includes some of the top personal finance blogs around!
A special thanks to everyone who has helped to drop my Alexa ranking to 71,071 (as of Sunday 10/24/10)! Now my new goal is to get under 50k. This will take a lot of effort from me and help from all of you. Just install the Alexa toolbar and visit my site often (might as well make it your home page 
), if you want to help!
Okay, on to my favorite articles of the past week:
Kris @ Everyday Tips and Thoughts writes about the CVS Pharmacist that wouldn’t Chip in $1.99 for an Inhaler, even though a life was at stake. Brings to mind the firefighters who let a house burn over $75!
Craig @ Money Help For Christians does some stay at home mom math analysis and asks “What’s a Paycheck Worth?”.
Joe @ Personal Finance by the Book takes a look at the biblical prototype of a godly wife and mother in “Proverbs 31 Woman: Catalyst to a Rich Marriage“.
Paul Williams of Provident Planning writes for Bible Money Matters and asks the question, “What Is God’s Plan For A Christian’s Personal Finances?“.
Brian from Until Debt Do Us Part wrote a guest post for Budgeting in the Fun Stuff, giving great practical instruction for parents in, “Kids & Money – Keep it Simple“.
Helen Fabe wrote a guest post on Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance, examining the concept of financial satisfaction – now and later.
Brad @ Enemy of Debt examines poor (but common) financial management in his article, “Dessert Before Dinner? Why America Sucks At Managing Money“.
Matt @ Steadfast Finances writes about the current state of our nation in, “Hope Floats, Until It Doesn’t“.
Joe Plemon from Personal Finance by the Book wrote an article on Christian PF giving us 7 reasons to rent instead of buy a home.
Craig Ford from Money Help For Christians also wrote a great article on Christian PF asking, “Are We Managing Money Like Epicureans or Christians?“.
Matt @ Debt Free Adventure tells us how to save money (at least $100) fast!
Ninja @ Punch Debt in the Face asks, “Is the reward system smart?“.
Frugal Dad tells us that borrowing money is the same as buying risk.
Forest @ Frugal Zeitgeist tells us the top ways to get rich.
J. Money @ Budgets are Sexy asks, “Should you be allowed to file bankruptcy more than once?“.
Kevin @ Invest it Wisely shares with us the importance of opportunity costs, and why they should not be ignored.
KNS Financial on Redeeming Riches:
As some of you may remember, besides the work I do on this site, I’m also a staff writer for Redeeming Riches. Here are a few articles that I’ve written so far – I’d love for you to go over and leave me your feedback!
New Staff Writer: Please Welcome Khaleef Crumbley! – Jason’s interview of me (I share more personal info there than I ever have here).
How To Prepare For a Financial Hardship Before It Happens
How to Honor God in the Workplace – Instructions for Workers
How to Honor God in the Workplace – A Command for Managers
How to Honor God in the Workplace – A business owner with integrity.
KNS Financial on the web:
Articles from our “Faithful With A Few” blog were featured on the various websites over the last week:
Redeeming Riches – Best of Money Carnival #73 – Cigar Guy is Everywhere Edition (Editor’s Choice!!!)
Aloysa’s Kitchen Sink – Aloysa’s Reading Picks
The Bible Archive – Christian Carnival 350: The Best Sequels Edition
Buy Like Buffett – 10 Great Websites for Saving Money
Everyday Tips and Thoughts – Take a Break and Read Some Great Posts
Journey To Our Home – How I feel about money today 10/23/10
Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance – WHERE TO GET A HIGH (?) YIELD ON YOUR CASH: Part 1
Bucksome Boomer – Yakezie Carnival: Networking Edition
Wii Word Gossip – Zeldathon Team to Raise Money for Diabetes
Workers’ Comp Insider – Cavalcade of Risk #116
One family’s Blog – Carnival of Road to Financial Independence #24
Political Calculations – On the Moneyed Midways – October 22, 2010
Watson Inc – Second Chance Round Up with uncommon Money News
Personal Finance by the Book – Smoky Mountain Getaway Roundup
Darwin’s Money – Weekly Roundup: Pardon My French Edition
Richly Reasonable – Carnival of Money Stories #76
If I missed anyone who linked to this site, please let me know (for some reason I don’t always get the pingbacks).
Thanks to everyone who linked back to one of my articles, as well as everyone who left comments and helped to extend the discussion on this site!
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Thanks for the link Khaleef, steller work on the Alexa ranking!!!
No problem. My Alexa ranking seems to have stalled now.
Hi Khaleef, Thanks for mentioning my Mom’s (Helen Fabe) article about financial satisfaction now and later. SHE WILL BE VERY EXCITED. Also, I commend your publicity on Juvenile diabetes. It is such and important cause.
Best regards, Barb
Hey Barb! I didn’t realize that Helen was your mom! That’s really great. Please tell her that I enjoyed her article!
Juvenile Diabetes is a very important cause, and I didn’t know anything about it until I met Joann and Taylor. I really hope that my article can make at least a few more people aware! Thank you!
Thanks for the inclusion!
No problem, Kevin!
Congrats on a huge accomplishment! Your Alexa ranking rocks! Thanks for mentioning my roundup.
Thanks Aloysa, I really enjoy your writing!
I will totally join this cause and I will try my best to post this and make other bloggers to know about this. Oh well, your round up articles are quite impressive.
Thank you – I really appreciate the support!
Thanks for the link Khaleef! I will promote right now!
No problem, Kris! Thanks for the support.
Khaleef,
Congrats on the amazing success of your site! You could have that 50,000 Alexa barrier broken by Christmas. I appreciate the mentions in this roundup, but I have yet to make Faithful With a Few my home page.
Hey Joe, it seems like my numbers are starting to stall, so it might have to by next Christmas!
Oh, and we have to work on that home page!
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