Happy Sunday!  It’s almost over, and I’m getting ready to go to bed. I had a wonderful weekend!  I hope you did too.  Here are some of the posts I enjoyed this week:

Running to Work at Home Success @ Momvesting

How will you use your 2% Raise this Year? @ Sense to Save

Buyer Beware if it’s Too Good to be True @ Living Well on Less

Rewards Points- buy Something or Redeem for Cash? @ Out of Debt Again

Financial Tips for the New Graduate @ The Digerati Life

And a special thanks to our new sponsor, a debt consolidation company that’s been working with consumers on their debt consolidation needs for over 10 years.

Hope you all had a good weekend! Have a happy week.

Good morning!! I am enjoying a relaxing Sunday (I almost said lazy, but that’s negative!). I’m planning on soaking up the fall weather today and spending time with loved ones. What’s better than that?

Today is the last day to enter my giveaway!!

Here are some posts I enjoyed this week:

Cheap Date Ideas @ Out of Debt Again

Don’t Let Costly Auto Repair Estimates Get Your Down @ The Digerati Life

How to Avoid Credit Card Fee Traps @ Narrow Bridge

Tip Inflation- We’ve got Nobody to Blame But Ourselves @ Len Penzo

Mystery Shopping for Beginners @ PT Money

How to Organize your Closet @ Frugal Zeitgeist

How to Cope with Failure @ Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance

5 Tips to Prevent Overspending @ Budgeting in the Fun Stuff

3 Ways to Supplement your Income with Online Earnings @ Financially Poor

Cars and Success: Do they Have a Correlation? @ The Millionaire Nurse

One Disaster Away @ Yes I am Cheap

Happy Sunday! Here are some great posts I enjoyed this week:

What it Costs Companies to Keep Employees on the Payroll @ Out of Debt Again

Age Discrimination in the Workplace @ The Digerati Life

Tip 397: Hide Money From Yourself @ Budgets are Sexy

Should you be Renting your Home? @ PT Money

Why converting a ROTH is a mistake @ Financial Samurai

Are you Drifting from Your Financial Plan @ Christian PF

How to Build Savings from Spare Change @ Moolanomy

Tuesday Tips: Wash your Clothes in Cold Water @ Little House in the Valley

Best Sites to Watch Tv on your Computer @ Frugal Zeitgeist

Green Energy: How Much Could you Save? @ Everyday Tips and Thoughts

Haggling, Negotiating, and the Art of Getting a Better Deal @ Not Made of Money

I read a fabulous book yesterday that helped recharge my batteries and I can’t wait to share it with you!  It’s been a beautiful Sunday here, and I hope the rest of the week is even better!  Here are some posts I enjoyed this week:
I’ve got the Time- How do I get the Money? @ Budgeting in the Fun Stuff

Energy Efficiency Tips @ Frugal Zeitgeist

Extreme Behavior to Save a Buck or Two @ Little House in the Valley

Hoarders Die in their Piles of Crap @ The Penny Frugalista

What is Asset Allocation? @ Free From Broke

Balancing in Your Checking Account @ Couple Money

How to Best Use Credit Card Rewards @ Eliminate the Muda

Alternative to Government Stimulus @ My Journey to Millions

Minimalists Vs Misers- Money Fight Matchup @ Money Reasons

Welcome to the Carnival of Personal Finance!

Here are the Editor’s Picks:

-Kristina from DINKS Finance’s The Cost of Our Jobs

-pfincome from Passive Family Income shares 8 Tips for Earning Freelance Income.

-Len from Len Penzo dot Com says Your Big Fat Expensive Wedding: Stupid Is As Stupid Does.

Here are the awesome posts that were included this week:

PT from PT Money presents Mortgage Short Sale: Tips for Buying and Selling, and says, “Tips for a successful mortgage short sale.”

ElizabethG (Modern Gal) from Modern Gal presents Should I Take a Year Off?.

mbhunter from Mighty Bargain Hunter presents A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is protection money, and says, “A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is protection money. Protection from what, you might ask?”

Jenn @ Paying Myself from Paying Myself presents Getting Away: Don’t Forget Travel Insurance, and says, “This is a post about my hunt for travel insurance after we declined the insurance offered with our vacation package. It’s impossible to predict if you will end up needing medical care while travelling, and probably unlikely that you will, but for the price of medical insurance you will kick yourself if you don’t purchase it and end up paying out of pocket for medical care!

Helen from Science and Money presents Worse For You Than a Twinkie: Derivatives in Mutual Fund, and says, “Junk isn’t just for food or bonds, anymore. Now it’s in our mutual funds, too.”

Daniel from Sweating The Big Stuff presents 10 Money Saving Home Repairs, and says, “Some of these are surprisingly basic but can save thousands of dollars in the long run.”

Revanche from A Gai Shan Life presents A horrifying question, and says, “What happens with a usually savvy PF blogger takes a leap of faith? LIFE.”

And the follow-up to the post if it’s wanted: follow up

Clint from Accumulating Money presents Should You Invest in a BRIC ETF?

Tim Chen from NerdWallet Credit Card Watch presents Costco TrueEarnings: the Best Credit Card for Well-Rounded Spenders? , and says, “What if you want to maximize credit card rewards, but don’t want to bother juggling multiple rewards programs and multiple monthly bills? You just want to find the one card that fits your spending habits the best and move on with your life. In that case, the Amex TrueEarnings Card from Costco might be exactly what you’re looking for.”

The Smarter Wallet from The Smarter Wallet presents 5 DIY Home Improvement Jobs You Can Do To Save Money, and says, “Some ideas for saving money when doing home improvement projects.”

Silicon Valley Blogger from The Digerati Life presents Preferred Stock vs Common Stock Investing, and says, “I discuss the difference between investing in preferred stock vs common stock.”

Jason from One Money Design presents Should You Get a Job or Go to Graduate School?, and says, “This is a tough question for a lot of graduates. What do you think they should consider before making this decision?”

Jim from Identity Theft Wall presents Review Your Credit Reports Every Year.

Jacob A. Irwin from My Personal Finance Journey presents A Credit Card Debt Saga – And How I Survived, and says, “A guest post about one person’s journey in to credit card debt and action steps they took to get out of the trap.”

2 Cents from Balance Junkie presents Stocks and Bonds: Pros and Cons, and says, “Here’s a look at the pros and cons of investing in stocks or bonds in the current economic environment.”

Donna Freedman from Surviving and Thriving presents The unbearable heaviness of student debt., and says, “Gargantuan loans taken out with no clear idea of how they’ll be repaid. Sound familiar? Actually, there’s a crucial difference between subprime mortgages and student loans: You can’t return your diploma to the school and walk away from college debt. ”

Sean Smarty from Grow Money presents Top 10 High-Yield Savings Accounts July 2010.

Arjun R. from Investing Thesis presents There is a very strong correlation between home ownership and financial fitness [SURVEY], and says, “Despite the recent interest rate hike to 0.75% by the Bank of Canada, new statistics show that despite the recession, homeowners feel good about their finances. However, as with regular exercise, there is always room for improvement and even financially fit homeowners can still benefit from further education and understanding of how best to manage their money.”

Craig from Free From Broke presents In Defense of the Traditional IRA, and says, “Some say the Roth IRA is the best investment vehicle for an IRA but there are times when a traditional IRA is superior.”

Pierre from Intelligent Speculator presents What are your financial motivations?, and says, “There are different factors that make us decide to be financially independent, and the Intelligent Speculator tells us about what motivates him to meet his goals.”

Mike from The Financial Blogger presents Buying vs. Renting a Home: Which is the better alternative?, and says, “This has always been a question on everyone’s mind, and Financial Blogger helps you to choose whether buying or renting is for you.”

Nathan Richardson from ComplexSearch presents VAT Tax – What It Is and What it Would Mean for America, and says, “There’s been much ado about the potential for the dreaded Value Added Tax (VAT) of late since the economic reality of America’s borrow and spend mantra is starting to hit home. Here is an explanation on what VAT Tax really is.”

Rob from Daily Financial Solutions presents Why I gave Up Quicken.

J. Money from Budgets Are Sexy presents Introducing Strip Budgeting, and says, “The problem with budgeting is that is can become mechanical and boring. What if we could spice it up a notch?!”

Andy from Saving to Invest presents Am I saving enough for retirement?, and says, “How much money you will need to have saved at retirement to generate a given income.”

vh from Funny about Money presents Changes in Your Credit Card Statement, and says, “The Financial Regulatory Reform Act requires credit card statements to contain clear explanations of what revolving debt actually costs you. American Express’s new credit card statement presents data in textboxes with a busy background, making important sections hard to read. Deliberate obfuscation? A workaround of the act’s requirements? Or just the heedless customer disservice?”

Miranda from Moolanomy presents You Need an Emergency Fund: Expect the Unexpected.

Mike from Green Panda Treehouse presents Should I borrow money from family?, and says, “Borrowing from family sounds easy enough, but there are a lot of things that needs to be considered.”

Simon Zhen from Realm of Prosperity presents 3 Lessons My Parents Never Taught Me About Credit Cards.

Bob from Christian Finances presents Frugal Home Repairs: Should You Hire or Do It Yourself?, and says, “A look at how to decide if you should save money doing repairs yourself or if you should hire someone.”

Mike from Money Smarts Blog presents Evicting a Little Old Lady – A Tenant From Hell Story, and says, “Good lesson for those that think real estate investing is passive income.”

MD from Studenomics presents Managing Money When You Have An Irregular Income , and says, “A must read article for all of the students/freelances with a irregular income.”

Jill from My Dollar Plan presents What the Financial Reform Bill Means for You, and says, “Here’s everything you need to know about what the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act means for you.”

Paul Williams from Provident Planning presents How to Get Out of Debt: Step 9 – Top Off Your Emergency Fund, and says, “After you’ve paid off your debt, you’ll want to follow up your success with a couple steps to prevent future debt. The first thing you’ll need to focus on is your emergency fund.”

Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings presents Satisficing as a life philosophy.

Doug Warshauer from Doug Warshauer presents Does Computerized Trading Affect Long Term Investors?.

FruGal from FruGal presents Get a good deal on your rent.

Jason from Live Real, Now presents Selling Your Home: For Sale By Owner.

Lauren from Richly Reasonable presents Can you really afford a dog?, and says, “Husband and I are dog lovers, though we have none. This week we get to dogsit Badger, a lab/greyhound mix with a pension for burrowing under the covers. If we were impulsive people we would abscond with this dog to Mexico; she is that awesome. But alas, we are planners and, aside from the obvious faults with the Mexico plan, we have our reasons for not having a dog already. ”

RJ Weiss from Gen Y Wealth presents The Gen Y Guide to Managing Your Credit, and says, “Optimizing your credit score and credit history, has become an essential personal finance skill. Like it or not, your credit score can determine your ability to build wealth.
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Doctor S from Finance Your Life presents Life Without Cable or Internet, and says, “Recently, I was put to the test of having to live without both Internet and cable. If you were put to such a task, which one would you be able to give up?”

Craig Ford from Money Help For Christians presents Debt Snowball Explained | What is a Debt Snowball, and says, “This primer article is a resource for anyone who is considering their options for getting out of debt.”

Darren from MORE than Finances presents Should You Rent Or Buy Your Home?, and says, “One thing we all have in common is the need for a roof over our heads. Yet many people debate whether they should rent or buy that roof. How do you know which is right for you?”

B Simple from Simple Financial Lifestyle presents 10 reasons not to have a Will.

Financial Uproar from Financial Uproar presents Blogger Jamboree #1: If You Could Invest In Only One Company, Which Would It Be?, and says, “I ask my favorite bloggers a simple question: if they could only invest in what company what would it be? It was awesome to get all their opinions.”

John from The Best Money Blog presents Using F.E.A.R. To Make Money, and says, “Why are you so afraid of your own success? Do you even realize that fear is what is keeping you from reaching your goals? The number one reason that most people fail to meet their economic expectations is fear. You must learn how to overcome this fear if you ever want to move beyond your current fiscal situation.”

Jr. Boomer from Consumer Boomer presents How To Get The Best Deal on Mortgages, and says, “I’ve heard of some friends who had locked in a favorable 30 year mortgage rate in January of this year and they are already looking to refinance. Now that is finding a good deal on your mortgage rate! If you’re looking to refinance or just get a mortgage rate for the first time, here’s some to tips to help you out.
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Jeff Rose from Good Financial Cents presents Different Types of Bankruptcy, and says, ” Bankruptcy will not necessarily clear all debts, and there are several types of bankruptcy. Indeed, bankruptcy law allows for a variety of situations, and you will need to consider which type of bankruptcy is most likely to be best for you.”

Kaye from Mrs Nespy’s Frugal World presents What a Mistake Cost Us, and says, “Honest mistake or not, it still cost us big!”

bbkjbbkj from Dividends Value presents 10 Dividend Stocks Delivering A Quick Payback, and says, “Payback is the amount of time needed for an investment to earn its cost, undiscounted. For example, if you buy a dividend stock for $100 that pays a $5 annual dividend, the payback is 20 years (100/5). Though not very sophisticated, payback can still help you screen for good, solid dividend growth stocks. I learned this lesson the hard way?”

Ramsay from Moneyedup presents Blackberry Financial Apps, and says, “Like many other areas of life, your mindset and attitude can make the difference between financial success and a life of living paycheck to paycheck.”

Neal Frankle from Wealth Pilgrim presents 12 of the Best Small Business Ideas You Can Open With Very Little Money, and says, “I racked my brain and came up with 12 of the best small business ideas you can open with very little money.

Kevin from Financially Poor presents The Path To Financial Freedom: Boundaries.

ctreit from Money Obedience presents Happiness leads to good personal finances. (Wait, it’s not the other way around?) , and says, “If you focus on having a good life within your limits, your finances will be in good shape without putting much effort behind it.”

FMF from Free Money Finance presents The Economics of Bicycling to Work, and says, “Save money and keep in shape!! What’s not to love?”

Money Beagle from Money Beagle presents The Writing Free Check.

Dividend Growth Investor from Dividend Growth Investor presents Strong Brands Grow Dividends , and says, “The strong brand name provides a good differentiation strategy versus competitors, which ensures that the company is able to charge a premium for its products and have an enduring wide-moat business.”

David from Credit Card Offers IQ presents One Credit Card Rule Above All Else – Don’t Pay Interest!, and says, “Tips on how to NOT pay interest”

Big Cajun Man from Canadian Personal Finance presents The Semantics of Money, and says, “Are you saving, or are you just not spending?”

Tim from Canadian Dream: Free at 45 presents The $25 Challenge – Final Summary, and says, “Can you eat well for 18 days with just $25 of food and what you have in your cupboard? Well my family gave it a try and this post is the final results and lessons learned.”

Jim from Wanderlust Journey presents New Credit Card Applications Hurt Your Credit Score.

WellHeeled from Well-Heeled Blog presents How to Talk Yourself Out of Buying and Spending?, and says, “Look at all the ways to talk yourself to save! ”

Austin from Foreigner’s Finances presents How Does Ally Bank Make Money?, and says, “Ally is one of the most popular online banks, but they have no obvious income stream. This post does some investigative work to find out how Ally makes their money.”

Mike Piper from Oblivious Investor presents Roth IRA Conversion Deadline, and says, “Is there a deadline for the new Roth IRA conversion rules?”

Briana Ford from Go Banking Rates presents Broke Banks and Credit Union Catastrophes (Infographic), and says, “According to the Bank Implode-O-Meter, 324 banks have “imploded” since early 2007. Already this year as of early July, 96 banks and credit unions have closed.”

Kristia from Family Balance Sheet presents Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account Participants: Be Aware of Changes for 2011.

eemusings from Musings of an Abstract Aucklander presents Purchase in haste? No way, and says, “Impulse buys are a wallet-killer.”

Michael from The DoughRoller presents 10 Jobs To Earn Some Extra Cash, and says, “10 side jobs that can slowly fill your pockets with more cash.”

Squirrelers from Squirrelers presents Emergency Funds in Retirement, and says, “Article discussing whether or not one needs emergency funds in retirement. ”

Adam from Magical Penny presents Only Today, and says, “Are you working towards your priorities *today*?” Say yes often enough and your priorities will begin to shape your life the way you intend them to.  This post is how keeping up with the Joneses (the neighbors next door who spend a lot of money) affects things other than your finances. Does it change how much you give to charity? Can it make you healthier or happier?”

Aaron from Prepaid Cards 123 presents 10 Reasons To Use A Prepaid Card, and says, “10 reasons to use a prepaid card”

David from Credit Card Offers IQ presents What’s the point of a Secured Credit Card?, and says, “Secured cards help build credit”

Welcome to the Yakezie Carnival! The Yakezie is a group of bloggers that are working together to help improve their blogs. Here is a list of posts from members’ sites:

A special thanks to Mrs. Accountability from Out of Debt Again for helping me with the links!

photo credit: Andrew 94

Day 34- The Big Plan- We’re Moving to Asia @ 151 Days Off

Budgeting and Saving for Vacations @ 20s Money

Reduce Stress – Get Rid of Dysfunctional Money Behaviors Part 3 @ Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance

Your Take: Completely Useless in Financial Life @ Bargaineering

Could You Give it All Away? @ Beating Broke

Faithfully Rich @ Bible Debt

My Paycheck is Smaller: Health Insurance Saga @ Bucksome Boomer

We Just Paid off our Car Loan! @ Budgeting in the Fun Stuff

Calculating Fuel Economy @ Canadian Finance Blog

Car Buying Advice- Don’t be a Statistic! @ Car Negotiation Coach

Money Isn’t Good or Evil @ Christian Common Cents

Trials and Tribulations of Car Buying @ CJ Bowker

Does Name Brand Life Insurance Matter? @ Clarifiancial

Complete Joy @ College for 10k

Speak to the Future @ Conquering PF

How to Trade Stocks Online Cheaply @ Consumer Boomer

The New Financial Regulation Law and Your Money @ Consumerism Commentary

Money Saving Secrets for Super Savers @ Cool to Be Frugal

Money Smart Life Interview @ Couple Money

Who Has the Best Credit Card Customer Service? @ Credit Card Chaser

In Defense of Teachers @ Darwin’s Money

BGU July 18, 2010 @ Digging Out From Our Mess

The Debt Destroyer Financial Reality Check @ Deliver Away Debt

Walking in the Rain @ Early Retirement Extreme

5S in Action- Organize and Simplify @ Eliminate the Muda

What to Do if you Owe Taxes to the IRS @ Engineer your Finances

Why I am Obsessed with Change @ Eventual Millionaire

Can Being Off Schedule Affect Your Mood? @ Everyday Tips and Thoughts

The Corporation @ Evolution of Wealth

An Inside Look at the Yakezie @ Financial Samurai

The Phillips Curve and You @ Financially Digital

The Path to Financial Freedom: Get Your Mind in the Game @ Financially Poor

Why I Spent $2,000 on an Airplane Ticket @ Foreigner’s Finances

Types of Mortgage Loans @ Free From Broke

Frugal Confessions Friday @ Frugal Confessions

Cheapest Countries 2010 @ Frugal Zeitgeist

Figuring Out How to Work Smarter @ Funny About Money

Planning Christmas- How Early is too Early? @ Girl With the Red Balloon

Household Supplies Worth Spending Money On @ Inexpensively

Breaking Free of the Cage: Escaping the Rat Race @ Invest it Wisely

7 Best Tips for Building Wealth- Tip 4 @ Learn Save Invest

Newlywed Financial Bliss Box @ Little House in the Valley

The 6 Most Valuable Grocery Store Products @ Len Penzo

Free Pedometer from Nature’s Bounty @ Maximizing Money

Do You Have the Perfect Life? @ Miss Thrifty

Beware the Lure of the Exotic @ Monevator

Do Any of us Have a Chance in the Stock Market? @ Money Beagle

5 Reasons to Avoid American Express Blue Cash @ Nerd Wallet

How to Increase your Credit Score Above 800 @ Money Green Life

Student Loan Debt Forgiveness for Ministers and Non Profit Workers @ Money Help for Christians

Snowflakes in Arizona- I paid off THREE Credit Cards! @ Out of Debt Again

Goldman Sachs Settles for 550 Million @ Money Reasons

I Spent it All @ Money Crush

Everything Happens for a Reason @ My Financial Objectives

Why Teachers Anger Me @ My Journey to Millions

5 Key Rules of the Roth IRA in 2010 @ My Money Minute

Check your Credit Report @ Narrow Bridge

4 Compelling Reasons to Use Online Bill Pay @ Not Made of Money

Ask Dave Ramsey iPhone Application

5 Steps to Improve your Family’s Nutrition Parenting Family Money

Save More – Looking for Places to Cut Back @ Peak Personal Finance

House Flip @ Personal Finance by the Book

Instinct, Choice and Outside Influence @ PF Firewall

Rank My Banks @ Personal Finance Journey

Multitasking Doesn’t Work @ Planting Dollars

Are you a debt H8er? @ Punch Debt in the Face

2010 Is a Good Year To Die — If You’re Rich @ Rainy Day Saver

An Opportunity For Missional Living in Our Own Backyard @ Redeeming Riches

Gold Priced in US Dollars (USD) – July 2010 Update @ Retirement Investing Today

7 Things I Learned Watching Honeymooners Re-runs @ Saving Money Today

How Can I Pay Less For This? @ Single Guy Money

Optimism, Pessimism and Realism @ Single Mom, Rich Mom

Keep It Simple Stupid: Sometimes We Make Things Too Complex @ Smart On Money

Squirreling Gone Wild #11 – Putting on an Act to Save Money @ Squirrelers

Prioritizing Goals? @ Sustainable Life Blog

Banks Do Hard Credit Inquiries On Checking Accounts @ Sweating the Big Stuff

Jobs I Would Do For Free @ The Amateur Financier

Credit Scores and Credit Reports: What, why and where? @ The Centsible Life

Identity Theft – By Your Kid? @ The Millionaire Nurse Blog

Hall Closet and Master Closet, Organized @ The Saved Quarter

Is That Cell Phone Necessary? @ Wealth Artisan

Are the Rich Walking Away From Million Dollar Mortgages? @ Watson Inc.

When To Review Your Living Trust @ Wealth Pilgrim

Buy New Car vs. Keep Old Car @ Well-Heeled Blog

Don’t Succumb to Lifestyle Inflation @ Young and Thrifty

Track Your Personal Expenses with Microsoft Excel @ Zordane.com

Save on Groceries with Non-Profit Food Networks @ Tight Fisted Miser

Why Kids Should Not Get Allowances @ Financial Bondage

Should You Move to Look for a New Job? by Miranda @ Personal Dividends

Comfortable Tent Camping @ Wealth Informatics

I’ve got a busy night ahead of me: lawn mowing, and garlic, potato, and yam planting! I wanted to wait until the sun goes down so that I don’t die from the heat. Here are some posts I’ve enjoyed this week:

Can Retailers Force you to Make Purchases? @ The Amateur Financier
Payday Loans No Longer Available in Arizona @ Out of Debt Again
Adapting Our Meals @ Move to Portugal
Check Before you Trash @ Budgeting in the Fun Stuff
Newlywed Financial Bliss Box @ Little House in the Valley
Remember the Main Purpose of Life Insurance @ My Journey to Millions
How Much Does Being Lazy Cost You? @ Punch Debt in the Face
Multitasking Doesn’t Work @ Planting Dollars
Mindlessly Eating @ Sustainable Life Blog

Have a great week!

I am honored to be hosting the Carnival of Money Stories! If this is your first time visiting, welcome!  Don’t make fun of the carneys- that’s not nice.

Here are the great money stories included in this week’s carnival:

Bucksome presents Debt Collectors: I am not Antonio S. posted at Buck$ome Boomer’s Journey to Retirement.

Joe Plemon presents A Great Phone Call posted at Personal Finance By The Book.

BWL presents My Rollover From My 401k to an IRA posted at Christian Personal Finance.

Squirrelers presents Would You Buy a Used Pair of Shoes? posted at Squirrelers.

Miss Bankrupt presents Things I Can Live Without posted at Miss Bankrupt.

Kristina presents The Art of Negotiations posted at DINKS Finance.

J. Money presents Your Take: How do you deal with “Splitting the check?” posted at Budgets Are Sexy.

Sustainable Life Blog presents When To Go It Alone posted at Sustainable Life Blog.

Single Mom Rich Mom presents How to Get Out of Debt Part 1.1: Rock bottom posted at Single Mom, Rich Mom.

Mr. Credit Card presents Debt And Our Armed Forces posted at Ask Mr Credit Card’s Blog.

FMF presents A Great Customer Service Experience posted at Free Money Finance.

Lauren Mendel presents Our Mortgage Crisis posted at Richly Reasonable – Money, Saving, Living, Playing.

Crystal presents Financial Confession posted at Budgeting In the Fun Stuff.

Tom @ Canadian Finance Blog presents The Pros and Cons of a Local Credit Union posted at Canadian Finance Blog.

Nathan Richardson presents How to Loan Money to Relatives without being a Jerk posted at Complex Search.

Daniel presents Bank of America Responds…Far Too Late posted at Sweating The Big Stuff.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents How To Remove Spyware, Malware or Any Computer Virus? posted at The Digerati Life.

Jeff Rose, CFP presents Save Money By Not Eating Out For an Entire Month posted at Jeff Rose.

freefrombroke presents When You Save Are You Really Saving? posted at Free From Broke.

Alex Aidar presents The path to financial independence posted at Your Financial Independence.

Financial Literacy presents A Martini Tale; Financial Tales posted at Financial Tales.

Donna Freedman presents I travel with mayonnaise. posted at Surviving and Thriving.

Money Beagle presents Spring To Do List: How’d I Do? posted at Money Beagle.

MoneyNing presents How to Recast Your Mortgage posted at Money Ning.

Carmen Nesenson presents I’m Not Poor, I’m On a Budget posted at Go Banking Rates: Recent Articles.

Sun presents Evergreen Financial Activities that Never Go Out of Style posted at Earn More Invest Wisely at The Sun’s Financial Diary.

It’s a beautiful Sunday! It’s been wonderful- sunny and warm. I did a few loads of laundry and hung them outside. There’s nothing like fresh, clean laundry that’s dried outside.

Here are some posts I enjoyed this week:
Advice for College Graduates @ Beating Broke

The Emergency Fund Fallacy @ Financial Samurai

Nothing is Free- Everything Costs @ Eliminate the Muda

What are Deferred Annuities? Fixed vs. Variable Deferred Annuities @ My Journey to Millions

Thoughts on Walking Away From Your Home Mortgage @ Planting Dollars

Reader Story: The $20 Challenge @ Get Rich Slowly

What’s your favorite blog post of the week? Feel free to post it in the comments and I’ll check it out!

Have a great week!

Happy Sunday!  I’m working around the house, trying to get some spring cleaning done.  Fun, fun!  Here are some posts I enjoyed this week:

Cheapest places to live in America @ Frugal Zeitgeist

Blendtec Total Blender obliterates an iPad @ Money Funk

Diversification @ Budgeting in the Fun Stuff

I Joined a Food Coop and I’m Glad I Did @ Out of Debt Again

Grow Your Savings by Paying in Full @ Get Rich Slowly

Friday Frugal Tips – DIY to Save BUCKS @ Deliver Away Debt

A Weekend Project for You @ The Simple Dollar

Living On Less Before You Need To: Getting By With One Income @ Bible Money Matters

Have a great week!