Moolanomy weekly roundup #6: “Money Wasters” edition

By Pinyo • Sep 2nd, 2007 • Category: Weekly Roundups

I would like to think that I started the movement with Top 10 money wasters, are you guilty?, but I doubt it. So, here are other posts about money wasters, money leaks, unnecessary expenses, or whatever you want to call it.

Gather Little By Little, 7 Things I’ve Given Up to Prune My Expenses
Money, Matter, and More Musings, What Are Your Money Leaks?
No Credit Needed, Day 3 Of 33 Days And 33 Ways To Save Money And Reduce Debt : Sacrifice
Consumerist, 10 Stupid Ways That Smart People Waste Money
Number Your Paper, 10 Things I Do That Don’t Save Money
Every gal wanna be a Princess, Top 10 daily money wasters

Other posts I enjoyed this week:

ChristianPF, Money Doesn’t Solve Money Problems. Amen. Are they NEEDS or WANTS? Most of the items we “need” today — e.g., cell phones, laundry machines, dishwasher, internet connection, etc. — did not even exist a few decades ago.
Being Frugal, Paying Off Debt is All About Choices. Being frugal also works well for building wealth. I think controlling expenses is the most effective mean of getting out of debt and building wealth.
Millionaire Mommy Next Door, 5 Things The Marshmallow Test Can Teach You About Money. This was a really interesting story. I guess being less impulsive and having good discipline helps.
Mapgirl’s Fiscal Challenge, Not Every 401k Plan is Created Equal. My plan just changed a few months ago and I cannot say I like the web interface better — I do like the funds much better. I also manage 401k for mom and dad. I can definitely agree with Mapgirl on this one.
Brip Blap, ten tips for new bloggers. Looks like I am doing okay according to this list.

Lastly, congratulation to Trent and wife on their new baby girl!

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8 Comments

Millionaire Mommy Next Door, 2. September 2007, 9:29

Thanks for highlighting my money and marshmallow article. I’m glad you liked it!
Pinyo, 2. September 2007, 10:03

You’re welcome. I thought it was a good story.
mapgirl, 2. September 2007, 12:21

Thanks for the link. I liked that Marshmallow article too!
Golbguru, 2. September 2007, 12:59

Thanks for the mention Pinyo.

Btw, the news thingie at the top of the right sidebar is cool.

Hope you have better luck with the new hosting company. I have tried two of them for now, and both seemed good for a while and started giving problems a couple of months down the line. Don’t know what’s up with these hosting folks.
Pinyo, 2. September 2007, 13:04

mapgirl and Golbguru - you’re welcome.

Golbguru - thanks for the feedback. I hope this one works better for too because it is really a painful process to move hosting.
glblguy, 3. September 2007, 15:58

Thanks for the link Pinyo!
Lynnae @ Being Frugal, 4. September 2007, 14:44

Thanks for the link!
Pinyo, 5. September 2007, 9:17

glblguy and lynnae - not a problem. I love to give out links.