My parents and sister visited my wife and I for Thanksgiving this year. My parents live about a thousand miles away and my sister is in college, so I don’t see them very often. It was nice to have them here for a few days. Their visit was too short, but I guess that’s how it always goes. 
Here are a few notable articles from the personal finance world this past week:
Share your best money-saving holiday tip for a chance to win a $500 Walmart Gift Card at Being Frugal.
Balancing Good Vs. Bad Debt In This Economy. The economy may bring a few surprises in the coming months, so getting a handle on your debt is extremely important.
ABCs of Investing wrote a short and simple explanation of index funds.
Four Pillars says that index investing is alive and well in the death of index investing and other silly stats.
Five Things You Don’t Want to Hear From Your Financial Planner. Sometimes what you don’t want to hear is what you need to hear.
Young Americans Cannot Count on Social Security for Their Retirement. Politicians say Social Security will be around decades from now, but I prefer to plan for my retirement without using Social Security calculations. No one knows exactly how much they will be if it is even there when I retire (30 years from now). If it is, I’ll just be pleasantly surprised.
Prospective Home Buyers, This is an Opportunity of a Lifetime – Don’t Screw it Up. I’m not in the market for a house right now, but the real estate market may present some great buying opportunities for those looking to buy. Just be sure to learn from the current financial crisis and buy your next home the right way.
The Key to Successful Financial Planning. It’s never too early to start planning for your financial future.
Leaving The Paycheck to Paycheck Mentality. The way you think about money plays a huge role in how you handle money. LIving paycheck to paycheck is difficult, and if you can think ahead, you may be able to get ahead.
9 Smart Holiday Shopping Tips. Just in time for the holiday season!
Do You Pay Your Mortgage Or Your Medical Bills? This is a tough question many people are facing due to rising health care costs.
The Dough Roller asks, Do You Follow the 50-50 Rule of Mutual Fund Investing and maintain a portfolio with an expense ratio lower than 0.5% and less than 50% churn?
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Thanks a ton for the links!
Thanks for the mention!