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I read a number of great articles this week, and I would like to share them with you. Don’t forget to visit the official website of the Yakezie Personal Finance network that I’m a part of, which now has at least 11 “member posts” up.
Also, I want to take a few seconds to thank you for your support in the Yakezie/Alexa challenge that I am a part of. I started out on 7.20.10 with an Alexa ranking of 1,704,000 and as of today (9.6.10) it is 171,359 (lower is better)!
This is basically a measure of short-term (3 months) popularity for websites. In order for your visits to KNS Financial to count, you must install the Alexa toolbar on your browsers. Here is what I suggested in the original announcement:
- Install the Alexa toolbar to your browsers, on every computer that you use to visit this site
- Visit this site often – you may even want to make it your homepage!
That’s it! Just do those two things and you’ll be able to help my Alexa ranking.
Now on to some of my favorite articles from the past week or so.
As what is fast becoming the custom, I’m naming my roundup after my favorite article of the week.
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So, here are a few posts from the Yakezie network:
Roshawn Watson @ Watson Inc writes about the oversized homes that became so popular within the last decade in, “My Big, Fat Trashy Home: The Fall of the McMansion“.
Paul Williams @ Provident Plan takes a look at Matthew 16:26 in his Personal Finance in the Bible series.
Paul also received some coupons for lottery tickets the other day. He then wrote a post showing mathematically why you lose money with every lottery ticket you buy.
Timothy @ Wealth Artisan takes a look at why new cars depreciate sharply.
Timothy also gives us 5 reasons why he dislikes cable TV.
Jason @ Redeeming Riches examines 10 sure-fire money moves that will always pay off – or not. This article looks at 10 moves that the Wall Street Journal guarantees will make you money.
Jason also gives us 10 guiding principles for the “new retirement”.
Todd from Dealio wrote a guest post for Wealth Pilgrim telling us about budget saving coupons that you never knew existed.
Jeff @ Sustainable Life Blog wants to know what your debt free budget would look like.
Mike @ Saving Money Today gives us a few tips to keep kids safe in a crowded place.
Mrs. Money @ Ultimate Money Blog tells us why she’ll never make enough money. This is not because of her materialism, but is actually due to the expectations of those close to her.
Trisha Wagner from DepositAccounts.com wrote a guest post for Out of Debt Again explaining the new overdraft protection rules.
Jesse @ Personal Finance Firewall asks the question, “Do You Put Your Emergency Fund to Work?” in his 3-part series.
Jesse also tells us what to look for in a bank and then gives us 8 steps to insure a seemless switch from our old bank.
Joe Plemon @ Personal Finance by the Book gives us five steps towards automating [our] way to wealth.
The Financial Blogger had Go Banking Rates in to do a guest post about lifestyle inflation.
Kay Lynn @ Bucksome Boomer discusses the definition of needs.
Barbara Friedberg tells us how to design a budget with room for the fun stuff.
Jeff @ Deliver Away Debt writes about paying off his second mortgage. Working OT and delivering pizza has been great for him!
Flexo @ Consumerism Commentary writes about the sad fact that the size of lottery winnings has no impact on the winners chance of declaring bankruptcy.
David Hamilton from Financial Planning Tips wrote a guest post over at Canadian Finance Blog explaining the right way to use credit cards.
Sam @ Financial Samurai discusses the fact that many small business owners are being encouraged to fire employees before tax hikes.
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Other great articles:
Matt Jabs @ Debt Free Adventure reminds us that all we have is a gift from God.
David Carlson @ DINKS Finance tells us that time management skills equals finance skills.
Craig Ford from Money Help for Christians wrote a guest post at Bible Money Matters that shows 4 steps to get your spouse to start budgeting.
Craig Ford from Money Help for Christians also wrote a guest post at Cash Money Life answering the question, “Why Do Millionaires Budget?“.
Mark from Buy Like Buffett wrote a guest post at Christian Personal Finance giving us 4 money principles talked about in the bible.
Michelle Traudt asks us, “What Do You Turn To?”. Very insightful post that will cause you to examine who/what you turn to when you get scared, lonely, worried, or even bored.
Kim Luu @ Money and Risk shows us how to save money with 4 simple questions.
KNS Financial on the web:
Articles from our “Faithful With A Few” blog were featured on the various websites over the last week:
Cool to be Frugal – Yakezie Carnival
Budgeting in the Fun Stuff – Carnival of Personal Finance
Aspiring Millionaire – Yakezie Carnival
Since I found so many great posts recently, my next roundup will probably contain some posts from the past week since I was not able to include them all here.
© 2010, Khaleef Crumbley. All rights reserved.
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Khaleef, thanks for the mention!
No problem, it was a good article! Yours usually are, so it’s always hard to choose!
Khaleef,
You doing such a great job here, and I’m so honored to be included in your round up and to have written the post that inspired the title!
Shawn
Shawn, it was a great article! What’s really great is that after I read it, I heard about a “House Hunters” marathon on tv! Perfect timing.
Wow- you’re doing great with your Alexa ranking! Keep up the great work. =)
Thanks! Now I’m shooting for under 140k, so I still have a long way to go.
Hi Khaleef,
What a great picture!! Thanks for including my article.
No problem. I really like that picture as well. I’ve decided to just use it for every roundup!
Thanks for mentioning my roundup!
Thanks for including me in it! Hopefully we can continue to support each other – I really enjoy your writing!
Thanks for including my mini-series on emergency funds! Love what you have been doing lately, and am looking forward to whatever you have coming up next!
I really enjoyed the series – especially since I wrote about emergency funds this week as well.
Thank you for the kind words (and the Tips)!
Khaleef,
Congrats on your phenomenal Alexa growth! And thanks for mentioning me in your roundup.
Thanks Joe! All of your comments and support have been a huge help!
Thanks for including two of my posts, Khaleef!
Sure thing! I’m a sucker for someone writing about God’s word!
Thanks for including me!
No problem. I really liked the idea of creating a debt free budget!
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