Another week has passed and this time I covered some money saving tips from a teacher (my wife). We also had another increase in our net worth for the month of August. Finally I ask people to take a closer look at the extended warranties being offered instead of blindly turning them down.

Carnivals

This week I was an editor’s pick at The Canadian Finance Blog who hosted Carnival of Pecuniary Delights #22 – UFC Edition

Modern Graham hosted Festival of Stocks #156

The Canadian Finance Blog also hosted Festival of Frugality #193 – G.I. Joe Edition

Automatic Finances hosted Money Hacks Carnival #80

Stretchy Dollar hosted Carnival of Personal Finance – History of College Football Edition

Around the Blogosphere

Thicken My Wallet points out that you need more then just a will to settle your estate.

The Canadian Finance Blog looked at where to find other sources of income.

Money Energy asks if this is a good time for Canadians to invest in UK dividend stocks

Dividends Value reminds us to never fall in love with a stock.

Financial Highway covers 11 dumb ways to get into debt.

Million Dollar Journey talks about converting your principal residence to a rental property.

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This week I looked at whether price wars make for a good investment. I also had some follow up thoughts on the funemployed and how it will lead to the fall of society as we know it. I know its a bit dramatic but its how I feel about these sort of things. Finally I looked at how hindsight can trip up a novice investor.

Carnivals

I was an editor’s pick over at Modern Tightwad who hosted Money Hacks Carnival #79 – Hack The Planet Edition

Bugets are Sexy hosts Carnival of Personal Finance #218 – “Chuck Norris” Edition

Your Money Relationship hosted Carnival of Personal Finance #219 – Little League Edition

Paycheck Chronicles hosts Carnival of Pecuniary Delights, Edition 21

Around the Blogosphere

Suburban Dollar helps people understand debt

Debt Free adventure looks at a cheap alertnative to a compost bin

Canadian Finance Blog looks at the risks associated with leverage investing

Financial Highway looks at the power of compounding interest

Thicken My Wallet points that it should look at more then some simple credentials when choosing a financial advisor

Canadian Capitalist looks at why you should us median family income statistics instead of average family income.

Million Dollar Journey discusses the problems with reward points.

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This week I announced my return after the hiatus I took to get married and go on my honeymoon to Hawaii. It had been a while since I posted a net worth update so posted my numbers for both June and July as well as a midyear review.  As my first post back in on the personal finance scene I decided to review the most important tenet to building wealth, positive cash flow.

Around The Personal Finance Blogoshpere

Money Energy wrote and interested article about the seasonal market weakness in September and October which is something I’m been waiting for to invest some of my banked cash.

Four Pillars talked about an interesting concept by which you calculate your “net” travel cost to get the true cost of traveling.

Canadian Capitalist is wondering if tax increases are just around the corner so governments can make up for the large deficits incurred during this recession.

The Canadian Finance Blog points out that the great deals on personal islands during this recession. Its my dream come true.

Financial Highway gives some sound points on keeping your emotions out of investing.

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This week I responded to a post by Four Pillars about “What Frugal Means to Me“.  I continue my quest for the right credit card.  I’ve also started looking into refinancing my mortgage. I emailed my mortgage broker a series of questions to get the ball rolling.

Carnivals

My Favorite Lesson From The Market Crash was an editor’s pick in Carnival of Pecuniary Delights over at I Pick Up Pennies.

To Work Or Not To Work? was part of Money Hacks Carnival #64 – As American As Apple Pie hosted at My Life Roi

Around The Personal Finance Blogoshpere

1 – Canadian Capitalist reviews promise by Ontario conservatives to implement a flat tax.  I’m for the flat tax.

2 – Saving For Serenity compiles a list of Personal Finance Blogs on twitter. He was gracious enough to include me.

3 – Thicken My Wallet mentions some things to keep an eye out for when you get insurance.

4 – Four Pillars talks about saving money when breaking a mortgage.

5 – Canadian Finance Blog asks pay the mortgage or invest in your RRSP?

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This week I looked at my favorite lesson from the market crash. It’s definitely something I will take with me for the rest of my investing life. I also looked at why I work the hours that I do and posted a question to readers. I also posted the questions on the Canadian Money Forum. Things continue to be busy but I’m getting in at least 2 articles a week. I’m hoping to get that back up to 4.

Carnivals

The Credit Crunch Hits Home was in Carnival of Personal Finance: Birthdays Edition over at Weakonomi¢s

Fancy Tax Software – Should You Be Afraid? participated in The Carnival of Pecuniary Delights, #6 – Are You Cashing in on Going Green? over at Greener Pastures

Around The Personal Finance Blogoshpere:

1 – Canadian Capitalist decides to harp on Carp’s UPP plan.   I hate the whole concept and I hope young workers understand that this is a bad idea and make their views known.

2 – Million Dollar Journey takes a look at breaking your mortgage.

3 – Saving for Serenity tells us about 5 ways to save money with a warehouse club membership.

4 – The Strump crunches the numbers on auto sharing services.

5 – Canadian Finance lets everyone know that Rona and Home Depot are providing further incentive to home renovate.

6 – Four Pillars asks what “What Frugal Means To You?”. I’ll have my response up Monday.

7 – Wealthy Baker wonders if people who get life insurance live longer.

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Well another week has come and gone. This week I came to realize that tax software isn’t as idiot proof as I thought.  You should at least do some of the research yourself.   I also got some bad news that one of my credit cards felt it necessary to cut my limit.   However I’m a bit happier after the significant increase in my net worth.

Carnivals

Failure Is Not An Option – How To Make That Goal Happen! partipated in Carnival of Pecuniary Delights #4 – A Little Definition over at Money Ning

Reviewing My Credit Score was in Carnival of Personal Finance #202 – The Lao Tzu Edition at Fire Finance

Around The Personal Finance Blogoshpere:

Million Dollar Journey’s guest poster Kathryn writes a great post about comparing saving money to losing weight.

Saving For Serenity talks about the Gap and no he is not referring to the clothing store.

The Money Gardener looks at the psychological affects of the markets.

Canadian Finance Blog reminds us the best way to use that raise is to put it right into savings.

Wealthy Baker looks at how finances are like lingerie.

Canajun Finances points out something interesting about EI claims.

Michael James hates CARP’s idea for UPP and I agree.

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This week I did a review of my credit score and what I can do to make it better. I also looked at a goal that I failed miserably and the steps I can take so that I don’t fail it again.

Carnivals

What is Cheap? was in Carnival of Personal Finance over at Mighty Bargain Hunter. It also appears that this article was picked up up by one of the MSN blogs.

Around The Personal Finance Blogoshpere:

1 – Oblivious Investor looks at the investing worst case scenario and it seems bonds don’t help

2 – Canadian Capitalist clarifies the CRA’s definition of foreign ownership rules. Now he’s got me worried about doing my taxes.

3 – Thicken My Wallet looks at how REITs are doing in this market.

4 – The Strump looks at being a slumlord as an investment.  Its good for the bank account but bad for the soul.

5 – Canadian Finance Blog takes a look at your RRSPs and the withholding tax.

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This week I asked the question “What Is Cheap?“. I also started a corresponding thread on Canadian Money Forums to garner some additional opinions on cheapness. Unfortunately this was the only article I wrote this week. It seems birthday week has thrown me off my rhythm but I’ll be working hard to get going again this week.

Carnivals:

I’m 30: Has The Game Changed? was in Carnival of Personal Finance #200 – Edition of Mini Accomplishments over at Money Ning

Tomato vs Condo: The Great Experiement Begins… participated in Festival of Frugality – Last Minute Edition at Stretchy Dollar

Around The Personal Finance Blogoshpere:

1 – Oblivious Investor asks whether fund performance is skill or luck

2 – Canadian Capitalist lists some of the best online tax resources

3 – Million Dollar Journey wrote a wonderful article about claiming your home office on your taxes

4 – Thicken My Wallet wonders about bank returns and whether its too soon to get excited

5 – Canadian Finance Blog talks about getting time shares on the cheap

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A bit belated but here is the week in review. By the way Birthday week was a blast :

This week I put a plan into action to accomplish one of my financial goals and I’m contemplating getting rid of my TD GM Visa card.  I also turned 30 this week and came to realize that my personal finance plan for the future had major gaps. Finally I start to plant my own tomato seeds for an attempt of growing them in my condo.

Carnivals

My Investment Rules: Rule #1 – Understand What You Invest In No Matter What! particpated in Spring Has Sprung – Carnival of Personal Finance #199 over at ABCs of Investing

How I choose my Findependence Day? was in Carnival of Pecuniary Delights No. 2: Saving Money Edition at Wise Bread

Around The Personal Finance Blogoshpere:

1 – Blunt Money asks if you should practice a change in salary

2 – Canadian Capitalist has a guest post discussing whether it is now better to get a fixed rate over a variable rate mortgage.

3 – Thicken My Wallet looks at what would happen if the American dollar tanks.

4 – The Strump lays out the 10 commandments of taxes

5 – The Amateur Asset Allocator discourages investors to steer clear of forex trading

6 – Michael James looks at the truth behind dollar cost averaging.

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I wrote about my self repair experience with my washing machine. I also manage to come up with my first rule to investing. On the net worth front, I saw nearly an 5% increase due to the upswing in the markets this week. Overall it was a good week for me.

Carnivals

A Story About A Man And His GE Washing Machine was an editor’s pick in Festival of Frugality – The “Hey I’m Hosting” Edition over at Paid Twice

Debt Repayament – Feel The Rush was listed in Carnival of Personal Finance: World Record Edition at Wide Open Wallet

How Important are the CESG Grants to an RESP? made into Carnival of Pecuniary Delights No. 1: The Madoline Hatter Pecuniary Art Edition at Pecuniarities

Around The Personal Finance Blogoshpere:

1 – All Financial Matters discusses his thoughts on the 10 Financial Commandments for Your 30s. This is fitting seeing as I’m turning 30 in the next 4 days.

2 – Oblivious Investor looks at some of the investing virtues.

3 – Canadian Capitalist looks at challenging the assertion that actively managed funds perform better than passive indexing.  This is a two post series.

4 – Canadian Finance Blog has a week long series about starting a home business.

5 – Blunt Money discusses what to do if couples aren’t on the same financial page.

6 – Thicken My Wallet looks at high yield bonds aka junk bonds.

7 – The Strump talks about things you should consider when looking at condos, a subject that that really hits home for me.

8 – Frugal Dad goes over what a fico score is good for. A bit of an eye opener.

9 – Nancy Zimmerman points out some of the best cities to live in if you want to get ahead financailly.

10 – The Financial Blogger notes that there are personal flaws that can help you financially

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