Weekly Roundup – Fantasy Football Edition

Well, I bit the bullet and joined a fantasy football league this year. That isn’t really noteworthy except that I don’t watch football, and I don’t know much about it, at least from a fantasy standpoint. But I am friends with several members of the fantasy football league, so this is a good chance for some trash talking and draft day BBQ. I joined a keeper league (we have a CBS fantasy football league, but Yahoo is another good option) and I took over a team from someone who moved out of the area. I get to keep Ladanian Tomlinson, who is probably the best player in the league. Here’s hoping my draft ends up going well!

Now Fantasy Baseball, on the other hand… I know a bit about that and it is a lot of fun! I watch baseball and have a couple fantasy baseball teams, one of which is a league with other personal finance bloggers – the aptly named Moneyballers League. The league members are JD, Jeremy, Jim, Lazy Man, Money and Values, Pinyo, PT, and Trent. I am currently in 2nd place behind the Lazy Guy, who is anything but lazy when following his favorite sport.

Here are some notable articles from my reader:

• One of my the topics I write about often is career based info. Here is a little insight to my My Post-Military Employment History.
• David wrote 13 Ways To Save Money And Go Green.
• Lynnae writes about the treasures that can be found at yard sales. I have no problem buying certain items used. You can save a lot of money that way!
• Gibble bought a used auto with high miles and saved a lot of money.
• Mrs. Micah has tips on how to avoid Penny Stock Pump and Dump Scams.
• Pinyo has a Closer Look At Your Social Security. I think Social Security has some major issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later.
• The Dough Roller has tips on How to Invest in a Mutual Fund.
• Dividend Growth Investor asked, Is $1,000,000 enough to retire on? Is $2,000,000 enough money to retire on?. Retirement is a big question mark for me, as it’s probably 30 years or so away. I have no idea how much I will need. So right now, I am still working on accumulating and trying to make it grow.
• Might bargain Hunter wrote There is NOTHING unpatriotic about retiring early. I agree 100%. If you have reached a level of financial security where you can retire and you want to retire, do it. You’ve earned the right.
• On a Quest to Be Debt Free has a solid list on How To Cut Back on Discretionary Spending. This article is part of a series called, “A Family Guide to Living on Less.”
• Bible Money Matters has a roundup of articles about a possible second economic stimulus check: Are We Getting Another Economic Stimulus Check – Roundup of Opinions.
• Twenties Money Magazine asks a popular question: What is the difference between Assets and Liabilities.
• Frugal Dad wrote about How to Become a Millionaire in 10 Years.
• Trent writes about The Frugal Whole Chicken (or, Waste Not, Want Not). My wife and I do the same thing and freeze the homemade chicken stock in one cup increments so it is ready to go when needed.
• Rich Credit Debt Loan has tips on How to Survive Inflation.
• My Money Blog: Entrepreneur Interview: Irina Patterson, Balloon Art Entertainer.

Have a great rest of the weekend everyone!

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