There’s not a lot of good news out there these days. The stock market continues to reach new lows, unemployment is skyrocketing, and economists are predicting this recession will be around a lot longer than we first hoped.

But if we always focus on the bad, we’ll never see the good. Thanksgiving is next week—a time to take a few days to spend with family or friends and hopefully far away from the worries of work and money. In the meantime, here are a few articles that caught my eye this week. Read the rest of this entry »

Phew! I finished my site updates last night and was able to get to bed at a decent hour. I’ve settled on this new site design (sorry for the recent testing). I hope it provides you a with a cleaner, simpler, and more pleasant reading experience.

Also, anybody subscribed by email should get a confirmation for the new subscription this morning. I apologize for this step and thank you for your continued interest. Now, onto my favorite posts this week. Read the rest of this entry »

Well guys, I was pretty unimpressed with the debate last night. I’m glad neither candidate was totally embarrassing to watch, but I simply turned off the TV feeling, well, uninspired. I was inspired, however, by some great blog posts this week. Check ‘em out: Read the rest of this entry »

Is anybody else sick of hearing about lipstick? I, for one, want to hear about the issues again. Like sustainable tax relief for Americans earning less than $100 grand, the creation of good-paying jobs here in states, affordable health care for every American, and a realistic way to reduce our dependence on foreign oil—or petroleum at all, for that matter—before we can no longer afford to drive to work. My two cents. Here’s a spattering of other bloggers’ views (on personal finance at least), that I particularly enjoyed this week: Read the rest of this entry »

It’s Labor Day already? Where does the summer go? Oh, well. I’m gonna try not to think about that and instead just get pumped for a three-day weekend! I hope you’re able to slow down and celebrate a bit this weekend, too. Maybe you’re just getting back on campus, or taking a much-needed break from work. Whatever you do, take a moment to de-stress about money. After all, your money doesn’t love you back, and you can’t take it with you when you die. Read the rest of this entry »

The summer sun is shining here in the Boston area today, but the days are getting shorter and there has been a chill in the air the last few nights that can only mean one thing: September’s right around the corner. In this week’s weekly roundup I feature a few of my favorite articles from the week, the first of which are especially suited for students returning to school. Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome to the 152nd Edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance!

Each week, the carnival features the best personal finance blogging on the Web. In this week’s carnival you’ll find money-saving tips, ideas for your investments, commentaries on taxes and the economy, and even a couple of financial posts inspired by Mother’s Day! Read the rest of this entry »

Just a reminder, Money Under 30 will host the 152nd Carnival of Personal Finance next Monday, May 12th. If you would like to be considered for the carnival, please submit your entries at the Carnival of Personal Finance homepage. I’m looking forward to reading a bunch of great posts!

I’m pleased to present this week’s Carnival of Credit Report Stories, which features several excellent articles that will help you manage one of your most important financial tools — your credit history. Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome to the April 21, 2008 edition of the Carnival of Twenty Something Finances. With over 60 submissions and more than 50 articles selected for inclusion, this week’s carnival features loads of great tips for building a bright financial future, so let’s dive right into the articles! Read the rest of this entry »