Roundup – Girl Scout Cookies Edition!

It’s that amazing time of year again – Girl Scout Cookie season! I did well this year and only bought two boxes – a box of Caramel Delights (formerly known as Somoans) and a box of Thin Mints. The Thin Mints promptly went to the freezer, which is the best way to enjoy them! My wife and I also used some of the Thin Mints to make home made ice cream which was excellent!

Win a copy of Make Money Not Excuses. Kate Kashman, who writes for The Paycheck Chronicles at Military.com, is giving away a copy of Jean Chatzky’s book, Make Money Not Excuses. Head on over to the Contest!.

Recommended personal finance articles

Taxes for Bloggers. This is a great guide for bloggers, freelancers, and others with self-employed income.

Spend Money Today To Save Money Tomorrow. I like the idea of spending more money for buying quality items that last instead of cheap items that need replaced more often.

Survival Guilt in the Financial Crisies*. Some people are having a difficult time in the recession, and it can be difficult to know what to say around some people.

Recession Taboos. Related to the above article.

Personal Finance A to Z. Wide range of personal finance resources.

6 Action Words That Make Your Resume Rock. This is a great article if you are looking for new work.

Watch The FDIC Seize A Bank. Very interesting behind the scenes look at the FDIC seizing a bank and putting it under new management.

Delayed Gratification – A hard lesson for my teenage son. I remember wanting a a 67 Mustang when I was in high school… sweet car!

Is There a Fundamental Flaw with the 529 College Savings Plan?. This is a great article raising several important questions about college education and paying for your children’s tuition. I think this is a topic I will revisit in the near future.

This week’s carnivals:

• Festival of Frugality was held at Funny About Money.
• Money Hacks Carnival #55 – Thank You Edition was held at MoneyNing.

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