Sep 12th, 2008

Weekly Roundup for Sep 12, 2008

By David Weliver

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:

    Earn extra money doing what you know at LifeStyler. Lauren points out some great ways anybody who knows their way around a computer can earn extra cash.

    Choosing your college major and career for earning potential at Consumerism Commentary. Great post for those starting college. While I wouldn’t recommend choosing a career path or major just based upon earnings potential, the sooner you think about your income potential, the more you’ll make in your lifetime.

    Is it un-American to ask for a discount? at Five Cent Nickel. I love this commentary on a comment saying that asking for—or taking—a discount is tacky and unpatriotic because it hurts the economy. Only pansies and Europeans ask for discounts. Ha!

Money Under 30 around the Web: I’ve been lazy about submitting to carnivals lately. Just one this week: My post Young people are in financial trouble is featured in the Carnival of Twenty Something Finances hosted at Bargain Briana.

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