This is a round-up of the most popular finance links from Tip'd, the social media site for investing news, in the past week. This week's stories includes a round-up of helpful back-to-school shopping tips, how to turn your hobby into a business, and why we shouldn't start to get all giddy about the economy just yet.

Back To School: 8 Money Saving Tips for Back To School Shopping (31 Tips)
Back to school time is right around the corner. Get your kid ready on the cheap with these eight helpful tips from Financial Highway. Tips include sticking to a budget, getting only what you need, and raiding your home school supplies before you ever go to a store. Read what people are saying about it.

Increase Your Cash Flow: Turn Your Hobby into a Business (24 Tips)
There are two ways to get ahead financially: reduce expenses or increase income. This blog post from Redeeming Riches focuses on the latter by turning a hobby into a cash-flow positive business. Check out the comments here.

Don't Call it a Recovery Quite Yet (23 Tips)
The unemployment rate experienced a slight downtick and the stock market has been up lately, but SmartMoney explains why our economy is not out of the woods yet. Read what people are saying about it.

55 Ways to Simplify Your Finances (20 Tips)
Getting your finances in order shouldn't be a chore. Here are 55 tips to simplify things from Fiscal Fizzle. Read the discussion at Tip'd.

ETF Hall of Shame: Nine Exchange-Traded Debacles (17 Tips)
With the number of ETFs being issued on the rise, there have been a lot of good new products coming out in the last several years. Here from ETFdb.com are nine that weren't so hot. Read what people are saying about it.

You can get more of today's hot finance stories at tipd.com. At Tip'd, the community chooses which financial stories go "hot" and appear on the homepage. The links above are those links which got "tipped" the most in the past seven days by the community members.

This is a round-up of the most popular finance links from Tip'd, the social site for financial news, in the past week. This week's stories includes a mythbusting rundown on the leveraged ETF "blowup", a thought-provoking analysis on whether one should give money to the homeless, and some great saving tips from the folks who helped make saving "cool" on the internet.

Why Everything You've Heard About Leveraged ETFs Is Wrong (29 Tips)
It's time to dispel a lot of the myths surrounding leveraged ETFs that have been circulating in recent weeks. Like almost any investment, leveraged ETFs can be used inappropriately. But if used appropriately, these products can be powerful tools. Check out the discussion.

I'm Not Smart Enough To Save On My Own (26 Tips)
Saving can be a tough thing to actually do! Here are some great reasons you should set up automatic savings! Read what people are saying about it.

50+ Things Everyone Ought to Know About Their Money (22 Tips)
How well do you know your money situation? Here are 50+ things everyone ought to know about their money. Read what people are saying about it.

Should You Give Money to a Homeless Person? (22 Tips)
Should we give to the homeless begging for money or are we just contributing to their addictions and their lifestyles. Maybe this will change your mind? Read the comments.

The Fallacy of Relative Price Evaluation (21 Tips)
Boil your buying decisions down to their most basic level. Look at the actual dollar amounts involved instead of viewing things in a relative context. If you don't, then your high dollar purchases will almost certainly wind up costing you even more. Read what people are saying about it.

You can get more of today's hot finance stories at tipd.com. At Tip'd, the community chooses which financial stories go "hot" and appear on the homepage. The links above are those links which got "tipped" the most in the past seven days by the community members.

This is a round-up of the most popular finance links from Tip'd, the social media site for investing news, in the past week. This week's stories includes a round-up of useful investing apps for the iPhone, some great tips on Cash for Clunkers, and the skinny on the biggest stock news of the week (the MSFT/YHOO deal).

Good Deals Don't Always Pay (25 Tips)
While I am a staunch frugalite, I am not a cheapskate! Price is but one of many factors I consider when making a purchase. Like anyone else, however, I've made mistakes in the past that serve as continual reminders that good deals don't always pay! Read what people are saying about it.

10 Essential iPhone Investing Applications (23 Tips)
Investors and traders can take advantage of the usefulness and portability of these 10 iPhone apps that allow them to track portfolios, research investments, and even execute trades on the go. Check out the comments here.

Cash For Clunkers Program Is Now Available: Things To Keep In Mind When Trading In Your Gas Guzzler. (22 Tips)
The Cash For Clunkers program has been active as of July 1st, and if you have an eligible car, you can now take advantage of the program. Here are some important details about the program. Read what people are saying about it.

The Recession Is Over! No Wait, It's Not (22 Tips)
Mixed messages about the recession in Canada could hurt our recovery. Read the discussion at Tip'd.

It's Finally Official, Microsoft & Yahoo Make A Deal! (21 Tips)
As expected, Microsoft and Yahoo have finally struck a deal, one that with regulatory approval, they hope will be in place by early 2010. Is it the time to fight Google? Read what people are saying about it.

You can get more of today's hot finance stories at tipd.com. At Tip'd, the community chooses which financial stories go "hot" and appear on the homepage. The links above are those links which got "tipped" the most in the past seven days by the community members.

This is a round-up of the most popular finance links from Tip'd, the social site for financial news, in the past week. This week's stories includes a list of great video tutorials on investing, an explanation of why banking profits are what they are, and some interesting thoughts on a heady social question (why do we judge people based on their finances?).

Successful Investing: 10 Tips for Successful Investing (26 Tips)
Learn 10 things that can help you be a more successful investor. Read what people are saying about it.

Does Knowing Someone's Financial Situation Affect How We Think of Them (24 Tips)
Why do we allow ourselves to be influenced by people's financial situation? Read the comments here.

10 Excellent YouTube Videos to Learn About Long-Term Investing (24 Tips)
Learn a little bit about long-term investing with some hand-picked videos. Read what people are saying about it.

Borrowing From Big Banks - A Moral Issue? (24 Tips)
Is the decision to do business with big banks a moral issue? For me, the answer is a most certain and resounding "YES"! Of course, this won't be the case for everyone, but I sure would like to hear your point-of-view. What do you think? Check out the discussion.

5 Reasons Banks Are Profiting in a Recession (16 Tips)
Investors and consumers are still reeling from the recession, but the nation's big banks are posting huge, unexpected profits. Read what people are saying about it.

You can get more of today's hot finance stories at tipd.com. At Tip'd, the community chooses which financial stories go "hot" and appear on the homepage. The links above are those links which got "tipped" the most in the past seven days by the community members.

This is a round-up of the most popular finance links from Tip'd, the social news site for investing, in the past week. This week's stories includes a rundown of the movers and shakers in the fast-growing world of ETFs, some "youth" perspective on the current recession, and a contrarian take on long term investing.

29 Reasons Why Being A Part Time Entrepenuer Sucks (25 Tips)
Being and entrepreneur is tough, read on to find out just how tough it is. Read what people are saying about it.

The ETF Hall of Fame: 25 People Who Revolutionized the ETF Industry (23 Tips)
The exchange-traded funds industry has been growing at rapid pace the last few years. Here are the 25 people responsible. Read the comments here.

Make the Most of Your Cash (21 Tips)
An excellent in-depth tutorial on ways to make the most of your cash investments. Read what people are saying about it.

In Your 20s or 30s? The Recession Rocks! - Kiplinger.com (20 Tips)
Here are four ways young adults can use the nation's financial crisis to their advantage. Check out the comments here.

5 Contrarian Investment Ideas (14 Tips)
There's nothing better than being smarter than the market. Anyone who put cash to work in equities in early March, when stocks were notching a 12-year low, looks like a genius today. Read the comments here.

You can get more of today's hot finance stories at tipd.com. At Tip'd, the community chooses which financial stories go "hot" and appear on the homepage. The links above are those links which got "tipped" the most in the past seven days by the community members.

This is a round-up of the most popular finance links from Tip'd, the social media site for finance news, in the past week. This week's stories includes an awesome PF tutorial "mega post," some effective savings strategies, and a homemade dishwater detergent recipe!

The 2009 Personal Finance "How to" Roundup (23 Tips)
Learn hundreds of personal finance how-to's all in one place! Read what people are saying about it.

This is a round-up of the most popular finance links from Tip'd, the social media site for finance, in the past week. This week's stories include the ultimate guide to rollovers, some quick money wins, and how to break free from the shackles of the ad industry.

Breaking Free From a Culture of Temptation (25 Tips)
Prior to January 1st, 2009 advertisers most likely would have referred to my wife & I as "The Perfect Consumers." Then it happened... we experienced a financial rebirth! So what has changed in the time since then? Most everything! Read what people are saying about it.

This is a round-up of the most popular finance links from Tip'd, the social media site for finance, in the past week. This week's stories includes the run-down on Cash for Clunkers and powerful tips to improve your life.

Cash for Clunkers Explained (25 Tips)
An explanation of The Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program, more commonly known as the Cash For Clunkers Bill. Looks at what qualifies as a trade in and what you have to purchase to get the vouchers. Read what people are saying about it.

Powerful Ways to Improve Your Life (24 Tips)
Today I thought I'd step outside of the purely financial realm and talk a bit about self-improvement. While many of the following thoughts can improve your finances, they have the potential to have a much broader impact on your life. Check out the comments.

Do You Keep Money Secrets From Your Spouse? (23 Tips)
Do you keep money secrets from your spouse? What is your motivation? Here are some reasons why you might be and some better reasons why you shouldn't keep money secrets. Read what people are saying about it.

How To Save On Your Property Tax (22 Tips)
If you received higher property tax bill, here are a few steps to help you lower it. Read what people are saying about it.

Should There Be Mandatory Personal Finance Classes In High School Or Junior High? (22 Tips)
What do you think? Would mandatory personal finance classes in middle or high school help? How does teaching personal finance in the home help? Read the discussion.

You can get more of today's hot finance stories at tipd.com. At Tip'd, the community chooses which financial stories go "hot" and appear on the homepage. The links above are those links which got "tipped" the most in the past seven days by the community members.

This is a round-up of the most popular finance links from Tip'd, the social news site for finance, in the past week. This week's stories include tips on buying a really cheap house (think fix-me-upper in a bad part of town), automating your income, and how much you can save by ditching your automobile.

How Much House Can $10,000 Buy? (29 Tips)
Jim at Bargaineering points out the recent article at Bankrate, showing what $400K can buy in terms of a house. But let's be realistic. (After all, we're in a recession!) Here are the homes you can buy today for only $10K. What can $10K buy in your neighborhood?

Automate Your Income Just Like You Would Automate Your Expenses (23 Tips)
So we've all heard time and again how wise it is to automate your expenses. It saves time and money. But what you don't hear as often is automating your income. This post urges its readers to attempt to separate what they do with their time from what they do to earn money. Have you automated your income? Discuss it here.

5 Tips to Prepare for Next Year's Tax Season (23 Tips)
I know, most of us would prefer to wait until the last minute. But what's the harm in taking a mere glance at these five tips? Maybe one of them will save you big bucks come tax season. Have any other tips? Share them here.

Exercise on the Cheap -- Frugal Workouts for You and Your Spouse (20 Tips)
Why pay hundreds of dollars a year on gym membership when you can workout for free? (Or at least for cheap!) Add your thoughts to the discussion.

How I Save $8,535 Per Year By Not Having A Car (19 Tips)
Remember, the cost of the car itself is never the only cost of car ownership. Finance charges, gasoline, insurance, and maintenance add up. If you must have a car, there are a few tips on minimizing these costs, too. Read how much car ownership costs others.

This is a round-up of the most popular finance links from Tip'd, the social news site for finance, in the past week. This week's stories include tips on reducing overhead by using Google Apps for business, another take on the old adage "spend less than you make'" (which we honestly cannot hear enough), and the President's credit card statement.

Barack Obama's Credit Card Statement (37 Tips)
A tongue-in-cheek look at the commander-in-chief's credit card statement. Looks like he's running awfully close to his credit limit! Add to the discussion on Tip'd.