Labor day roundup

Hope everyone is having a great Labor day weekend! For me, I have no idea where the weekend has gone We really need more long weekends. If you have time, here are a few of my favorite personal finance articles this past week.

• Poverty is NOT a Disease @ So Over Debt. Andrea’s reply to Gen Y Wealth’s post about poverty. This one will make you think.
• Failure and Greed of American CEOs @ Hope to Prosper. And we wonder why we are not growing as fast as we did before.
• She Is the Man Now @ Financially Consumed. Hunter wrote about being a stay-at-home dad while his wife became the main bread winner.
• And read about how Crystal and her husband handle this situation now that she is making a killing with her blogging empire @ Budgeting in the fun stuff.
• Jeffrey at Money Spruce did some traveling and has tips to avoid being ripped off while visiting another land.
• Kids are our future, teach them well  @ Life and my finances

Posts from Yakezie Summer team

• A breakdown of some aspects of health insurance. Do you know if you’re covered? @ Money is the root
• When traveling overseas, it’s important to think about phone call costs. Here is a breakdown of some ways to save. @ Retire By 40
• Starting school soon? Read some tips to start your future right @ One cent at a time.
• Would you consider discounted engagement rings? @ The Single Saver
• Maybe it is easy being green, you just have to find the right recipe @ The sustainable life blog
• Savings bonds are a secure way to save for long term goals but income is income. Here are ways to reduce taxes on savings bonds @ My journey to millions
• Morningstar is a powerful tool but can be confusing to use. Learn how to use it here @ Financial success for young adults
• Organic food is better for your body but harder on the wallet though buying organic can be done on a budget @ Moms plans
• Experiences make the best purchases @ Live real, now
• Great tips to keep your business running lean and green @ Sustainable personal finance
• How tiny things can add up fast @ The family CEO
• Making a Terrarium @ Debt free by 30. I had no idea what a terrarium was before reading this.

 Giveaways and free stuff

Who can say no to free stuff?

• Need an iPad?  One of the blogs hosting a giveaway for this great prize isLife and My Finances.  Enter by the end of the month!
• Christian PF is also giving away an iPad plus four $25 Amazon cards.  You can enter through September 11th.
• Money is the Root is celebrating his 100th post with a $50 Amazon Gift Card giveaway.  Entries close September 19th.

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Suba is the editor of Broke Professionals.

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