Weekend Reading: June 29, 2008

News and Highlights

At Moolanomy

• eFinPLAN — Last week, I announced a 1-year eFinPLAN financial planning software subscription giveaway. To enter, please subscribe to my blog via RSS feed or email subscription to get the secret code. By the way, I am working with Kent to bring free trail to everyone.
• Looking for a new credit card? — I’ve created a new feature on Moolanomy where you can find, review, and compare top rated credit cards, credit cards with best rewards, lowest interest rate cards, or do your own custom search.
• Vacation Plan – A big holiday is approaching and I just want to let everyone know that I’ll be on vacation for a few days. My plan is to put up some sort of “best of Moolanomy” article before I leave on July 3rd and I’ll resume on July 10th.

Around Personal Finance Blogosphere

• Money Forum List — I found this directory over the weekend. If you are looking for money & personal finance forums. This is a good place to start.
• Personal Finance Network — Another personal finance blog network was established last week. My congratulation to Blunt Money, Canadian Capitalist, Clever Dude, Money Ning, Quest for Four Pillars, and Squawkfox for teaming up.

Best Articles From Personal Finance Buzz

This week great articles and personal finance finds from Personal Finance Buzz include:

1. Are You Financially Healthy? The 5 Stages at Moolanomy — This is a collection of visual illustrations of five financial stages, ranging from “The Debt Spiral” to “Financial Freedom”, with financial recommendations for each stage.
2. Is Blogging Passive Income? at Mrs. Micah — Mrs. Micah explores this often asked question and myth.
3. The 8 levels of passive income at Amateur Asset Allocator — A nice demonstration of the passive income concept.
4. Would you rather…take $500k now, or $1 million in ten years? at Budgets Are Sexy — It’s a simple question, which one would you choose?
5. 35 Ways To Watch Television Without Cable Or Satellite at My Two Dollars — Don’t want to pay $100+ just to watch TV? David presents 35 ways to watch TV for free.
   
6. 9 Simple Ways To Save Money On Gas at Broke Grad Student — A good short list of gas saving tips. I’ll add my own here — get a GPS!
7. Is it Frugal or is it Stealing? at Passive Family Income — Explore your morality and value with this reflective article.
8. Investor Profile: Pinyo at Moolanomy at The Shark Investor — I got interviewed.
9. 7 More Ways To Cool Your House For Less This Summer at One Caveman’s Financial Journey — With the energy costs soaring, any energy saving tip is welcomed.
10. Think Twice Before Canceling Credit Cards at Cash Money Life — A good practical explanation why canceling that unused credit card is not a good idea.