WalletPop Blog http://www.walletpop.com/blog WalletPop Blog http://www.walletpop.com/blog/media/feedlogo.gif WalletPop Blog http://www.walletpop.com/blog en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Tips for back-to-school savings and more via Tip'dhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/08/17/tips-for-back-to-school-savings-and-more-via-tipd/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/08/17/tips-for-back-to-school-savings-and-more-via-tipd/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/08/17/tips-for-back-to-school-savings-and-more-via-tipd/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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.

Tips for back-to-school savings and more via Tip'd originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>featuredpersonal financePersonalFinanceTipdAndy HagansMon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00:00 ESTThe leveraged ETF blowup and more: Tip'd hottest stories, Aug 10 editionhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/08/10/the-leveraged-etf-blowup-and-more-tipd-hottest-stories-aug-10/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/08/10/the-leveraged-etf-blowup-and-more-tipd-hottest-stories-aug-10/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/08/10/the-leveraged-etf-blowup-and-more-tipd-hottest-stories-aug-10/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

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.

The leveraged ETF blowup and more: Tip'd hottest stories, Aug 10 edition originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Andy HagansMon, 10 Aug 2009 15:11:00 ESTTop investing iPhone apps and other hot finance stories, via Tip'd: Aug 3 editionhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/08/03/top-investing-iphone-apps-and-other-hot-finance-stories-via-tip/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/08/03/top-investing-iphone-apps-and-other-hot-finance-stories-via-tip/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/08/03/top-investing-iphone-apps-and-other-hot-finance-stories-via-tip/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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.

Top investing iPhone apps and other hot finance stories, via Tip'd: Aug 3 edition originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Andy HagansMon, 03 Aug 2009 18:00:00 ESTThe week's hottest personal finance stories, via Tip'd: Jul 27 editionhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/07/27/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-jul-27-e/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/07/27/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-jul-27-e/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/07/27/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-jul-27-e/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

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.

The week's hottest personal finance stories, via Tip'd: Jul 27 edition originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Andy HagansMon, 27 Jul 2009 16:00:00 ESTETF Rockstars and other hot personal finance stories, via Tip'dhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/07/20/etf-rockstars-and-other-hot-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/07/20/etf-rockstars-and-other-hot-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/07/20/etf-rockstars-and-other-hot-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

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.

ETF Rockstars and other hot personal finance stories, via Tip'd originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Andy HagansMon, 20 Jul 2009 14:00:00 ESTThe Ultimate PF how-to roundup & more: Tip'd hottest stories, July 14 editionhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/07/14/the-ultimate-pf-how-to-roundup-and-more-tipd-hottest-stories-ju/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/07/14/the-ultimate-pf-how-to-roundup-and-more-tipd-hottest-stories-ju/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/07/14/the-ultimate-pf-how-to-roundup-and-more-tipd-hottest-stories-ju/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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.

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The Ultimate PF how-to roundup & more: Tip'd hottest stories, July 14 edition originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>How-to roundupHow-toRounduppersonal financePersonalFinanceTipdAndy HagansTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:00:00 ESTThe week's hottest personal finance stories, via Tip'd: July 6 editionhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/07/06/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-jul-6-ed/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/07/06/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-jul-6-ed/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/07/06/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-jul-6-ed/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

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.


Continue reading The week's hottest personal finance stories, via Tip'd: July 6 edition

The week's hottest personal finance stories, via Tip'd: July 6 edition originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Personal FinancePersonalFinancetechnologyTipdAndy HagansMon, 06 Jul 2009 18:00:00 ESTThe week's hottest personal finance stories, via Tip'd: Jun 29 editionhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/06/29/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-jun-29-e/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/06/29/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-jun-29-e/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/06/29/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-jun-29-e/#commentsFiled under: ,

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.

The week's hottest personal finance stories, via Tip'd: Jun 29 edition originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>tipdAndy HagansMon, 29 Jun 2009 19:00:00 ESTAutomate your income, save by ditching your car, and other hot PF Tips, via Tip'dhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/06/22/automate-your-income-save-by-ditching-your-car-and-other-hot-p/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/06/22/automate-your-income-save-by-ditching-your-car-and-other-hot-p/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/06/22/automate-your-income-save-by-ditching-your-car-and-other-hot-p/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Tip'dThis 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.

Automate your income, save by ditching your car, and other hot PF Tips, via Tip'd originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>automate expensesAutomateExpensesDitch your carDitchYourCarfeaturedpersonal finance storiesPersonalFinanceStoriestax tipsTaxTipsTipdAndy HagansMon, 22 Jun 2009 11:00:00 ESTObama's credit card statement and other hot finance stories, via Tip'dhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/06/15/obamas-credit-card-statement-and-other-hot-finance-stories-via/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/06/15/obamas-credit-card-statement-and-other-hot-finance-stories-via/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/06/15/obamas-credit-card-statement-and-other-hot-finance-stories-via/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Tip'dThis 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.

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Obama's credit card statement and other hot finance stories, via Tip'd originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>best personal financeBestPersonalFinancebusinessfeaturedGoogle AppsGoogleAppsObamapersonal finance rounduppersonal finance tipsPersonalFinanceRoundupPersonalFinanceTipstechnologyTipdAndy HagansMon, 15 Jun 2009 17:30:00 ESTFrom homeless to homeowner, and other top stories, via Tip'dhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/06/08/from-homeless-to-homeowner-and-other-top-stories-via-tipd/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/06/08/from-homeless-to-homeowner-and-other-top-stories-via-tipd/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/06/08/from-homeless-to-homeowner-and-other-top-stories-via-tipd/#commentsFiled under:

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 includes an inspiring story of 'homeless to homeowner', a roundup of PF bloggers' net worths, and the skinny on SOLO 401k's.

From Homeless to Homeowner - How I Did it. (26 Tips)
This is my story. How I overcame being homeless at 17 and how through hard work and luck, became a family guy, business owner and homeowner. The remarkable thing is....what I did is not remarkable. There is really one one concept you need to use. Read what people are saying about it.

Wealthy Bloggers (26 Tips)
A month to month listing of the net worth of your favorite Personal Finance bloggers. Check out the comments.

7 Things To Know About a Solo 401(k) (25 Tips)
If you are a small business considering a SOLO 401k, here's what you need to know. Read what people are saying about it.

Downsize Your Life to help Simplify Your Life (25 Tips)
Simplify your life by reducing clutter and getting rid of things you don't need. You might even be able to make a little extra spending (or saving!) money. Read the discussion at Tip'd.

9 Ways to Manage Your Finances Online (24 Tips)
Manage nearly every aspect of your financial life online. Read some other tips 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.

From homeless to homeowner, and other top stories, via Tip'd originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Andy HagansMon, 08 Jun 2009 16:30:00 ESTThe ultimate list of personal finance bloggers, and other hot tips via Tip'dhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/26/the-ultimate-list-of-personal-finance-bloggers-and-other-hot-ti/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/26/the-ultimate-list-of-personal-finance-bloggers-and-other-hot-ti/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/26/the-ultimate-list-of-personal-finance-bloggers-and-other-hot-ti/#commentsFiled under:

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 a list of Tweeters (and bloggers) every money nerd should know, financial tips to AVOID, and a humorous take on some scandalous Wall Street stories.

The Ultimate List of Personal Finance Bloggers on Twitter (34 Tips)
Want to see behind the scenes of your favorite personal finance blogger? Need to network? This is the ultimate list of personal finance bloggers who use Twitter from www.savingforserenity.com. Read what people are saying about it.

25 Traits Of The Not So Well To Do (32 Tips)
25 traits found that paycheck to paycheck folks have in common. Add to the list at freefrombroke.com! Read what other Tip'd members think.

How To Create A Strong Password You Can Remember (28 Tips)
Find out how to create strong passwords for all your online financial accounts and documents. This step-by-step guide from www.bargaineering.com is a key part of successfully preventing identity theft! Read what people are saying about it.

What's Your Money Mindset? (25 Tips)
Fivecentnickel.com fell off the middle class mindset cliff the day he sat down and figured out exactly how much of his money goes toward interest payments month in and month out. Read the commentary here.

Top 10 Worst Wall Street Sex Scandals in History (16 Tips)
Here are 10 sex scandals from www.stocktradingtogo.com, in no particular order, that prove that it doesn't matter how rich or powerful you think you are, you can still be exposed and humiliated for behaving badly. 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.

The ultimate list of personal finance bloggers, and other hot tips via Tip'd originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Tue, 26 May 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>financial newsFinancialNewsnews round-upNewsRound-uptipdAndy HagansTue, 26 May 2009 13:00:00 EST2009 Sales tax holiday schedule, and other of the week's hottest personal finance stories, via Tip'dhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/18/2009-sales-tax-holiday-schedule-and-other-of-the-weeks-hottest/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/18/2009-sales-tax-holiday-schedule-and-other-of-the-weeks-hottest/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/18/2009-sales-tax-holiday-schedule-and-other-of-the-weeks-hottest/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

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 1001 frugality tips, a tutorial on using sales tax holidays to your advantage, and a warning for you financial procrastinators.

Is Personal Responsibility Dead? (27 Tips)
Matt takes a long hard look at the role that our personal failings have played in producing the disaster that is our economy. Read what people are saying about it.

How To Save Money - The 1,001 List Of Money Saving Tips And Ideas (27)
An incredible list of money saving ideas! Read the discussion and other tips here.

The Mistake of Waiting Till The Last Minute (25 Tips)
The longer you wait, the more risk you take. Don't let last minute accidents happen. Read what people are saying about it.

2009 Sales Tax Holiday Schedule (24 Tips)
With the economy in a funk and consumers looking to save as much as they can, one of the best ways to shave several percentage points off your purchase is to wait until a sales tax holiday! Here's the 2009 schedule. Read what the comments here.

What to Expect When Closing Your Loan (21 Tips)
A look at the closing process when refinancing or buying a house, with an in depth look at each of the documents included in the process. 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.

2009 Sales tax holiday schedule, and other of the week's hottest personal finance stories, via Tip'd originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 18 May 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>tipdAndy HagansMon, 18 May 2009 18:00:00 ESTWhat's the point of budgeting? and other hot personal finance stories, via Tip'dhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/11/whats-the-point-of-budgeting-and-other-hot-personal-finance-st/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/11/whats-the-point-of-budgeting-and-other-hot-personal-finance-st/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/11/whats-the-point-of-budgeting-and-other-hot-personal-finance-st/#commentsFiled under: ,

This week's stories include a list of buy and hold role models, an existential video about budgeting (no, really!), and an interesting experiment on going off-grid (for just a day). This is a round-up of the most popular finance links from Tip'd, the social media site for finance, in the past week.

Off the Grid and Into the Future (28 Tips)
Thoughts on downshifting to a simpler, more self-reliant lifestyle. Read what other off-gridders think.

[Video] What's The Actual Point Of Budgeting? (24 Tips)
Baker from Man Vs. Debt discusses his recent struggle with budgeting within his 'Grocery' category. This leads him to contemplate the actual purpose of a budget and to illicit some help from the viewers. Read why people say they budget.

How To Get A Free FICO Credit Score Online (22 Tips)
Getting your credit report for free is not hard, but getting your credit score for free is a different story. This article show you a relatively new service that will give you your FICO score for free. Read what people are saying about it.

41 Investing Lessons We Already Know (21 Tips)
Simple and straightforward advice all the time. No wonder everyone makes money in the stock market. Read what other investors think.

The Buy and Hold Hall of Fame: 10 Legendary Long Term Investors (16 Tips)
Ten investors offer inspiration for the buy and hold crowd... with a "blogger" twist. The list includes: Warren Buffet, Ben Graham, Charlie Munger, John Bogle, Sir John Templeton, FMF, JD Roth, Ramit Sethi, Trent @ TSD, and Jim @ Bargaineering. 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.

What's the point of budgeting? and other hot personal finance stories, via Tip'd originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 11 May 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>budgetingtipdAndy HagansMon, 11 May 2009 16:30:00 ESTSuze Orman vs. Dave Ramsey: Who wins the Tip'd throwdown for best financial guru?http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/04/suze-orman-vs-dave-ramsey-who-wins-the-tipd-throwdown-for-bes/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/04/suze-orman-vs-dave-ramsey-who-wins-the-tipd-throwdown-for-bes/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/04/suze-orman-vs-dave-ramsey-who-wins-the-tipd-throwdown-for-bes/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

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 a power guide to scoring free grub, an ode to the joy of local banking, and a blast from the past (depression).

Suze Orman Vs. Dave Ramsey: Should Your Financial Guru Be Changing His/Her Advice? (24 Tips)
Is it more desirable to follow a system that is immune to the ups and downs of the economy or a system which embraces changing based on new information and circumstances? Read what other PF nerds have to say.

25 Ways to Eat For Free (Really): Get Free Food! (23 Tips)
25 ways you can get free food. Click the above link if you're hungry and broke, or check out what people are saying about it.

Forget Stress Tests: Consider Local Banking (23 Tips)
Government stress tests are basically useless for regular folks. Instead, look at your local banks and evaluate how well that institution is holding up. Hint: Local banks and credit unions are probably in better shape than the big guys. Read what people are saying about it.

16 Depression Era Money Saving Tips (20 Tips)
Rather than passively absorbing fear and uncertainty, we would do well to remember that some people managed to stay afloat during the Great Depression - and to learn how they did it. In that vein, here are 16 Depression-era money saving tips. Read what people are saying about it.

The Best 529 Plans - 2009 Edition (20 Tips)
Interested in saving for college? Yes? Then check out this list of the best 529 plans.Read what other people think of 529s.

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.

Suze Orman vs. Dave Ramsey: Who wins the Tip'd throwdown for best financial guru? originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 04 May 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>529 plan529Plandave ramseyDaveRamseyrecessionsuze ormanSuzeOrmantipdAndy HagansMon, 04 May 2009 13:00:00 ESTWhich celebs are poorer than you? And other hot topics, via Tip'dhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/04/28/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-t/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/04/28/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-t/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/04/28/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-t/#commentsFiled under: ,

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 a funny (sad?) list of celebrities with bad personal finance skills, a list of celebrities with extremely good personal finance skills, and a telling analysis on the decline of mutual funds.

Top 10 Richest Celebrities in the World: The List of Billionare Celebs (22 Tips)
A look at the richest celebrities in the world. The recession hasn't stopped them from being billionaires. An inspiring topic with some irreverant discussion.

10 Celebrities Who Are Poorer Than You (22 Tips)
These celebs actually have less money than you do! A funny topic with more irreverant discussion.

How To Get A Free FICO Credit Score (19 Tips)
Everyone knows how to get a copy of their credit report, but getting your score for free is a little trickier. Here is how. Read what people are saying about it.

Investing Basics: Asset Allocation using 10-5-3 Rule (18 Tips)
This rule is just one tool in your long-term investment plan, but it's a rule of thumb everyone should know. Read what the discussion.

ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: Five Trends Show that ETFs Are "Winning" (15 Tips)
While the asset management industry isn't a zero-sum game, it's clear that the growth of ETFs is occurring at the expense of the mutual fund industry. 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.

Which celebs are poorer than you? And other hot topics, via Tip'd originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Andy HagansTue, 28 Apr 2009 18:00:00 ESTThe week's hottest personal finance stories, via Tip'd: April 20 editionhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/04/20/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-april-20/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/04/20/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-april-20/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/04/20/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-april-20/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

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 a noteworthy "per capita" bailout analysis, some fun income tax snafu stories, and some "old school wisdom" from the original value investor.

What happens if you don't file your tax return (31 Tips)
What happens when you fail to file your taxes, includes an explanation of the interest and penalties incurred by either failing to file or failing to pay. When you mention this topic out loud it's amazing how many people have experience with it.

How to Get Out of Debt, Stay Out of Debt, and Live Prosperously - Get Rich Slowly (21 Tips)
Good book review of How to Get Out of Debt, Stay Out of Debt, and Live Prosperously attempts to go beyond pat advice to get to the heart of why we spend and why we accumulate debt. Here's the thread.

Top 10 Social Media Sites for Investing Nerds (19 Tips)
If you're a plugged-in money geek, you've likely outgrown your reliance on catch-all social media sites like Digg and Delicious. And if you're a blogger, no longer is submitting your blog posts only to Digg and Delicious good enough. It seems more and more people are using thinking "niche" like this.

Benjamin Graham and the Wisdom of Index Funds (19 Tips)
In the final book he wrote, Graham made it quite clear that he advocates tracking an index rather than trying to pick stocks. Mr. Graham has a lot of fans online, it seems.

Calculating the Per Person Cost of the Bailout (18 Tips)
Is the government really spending $75k to $300k per person on the bailout? I ran the math on the numbers and they might surprise you. 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.

The week's hottest personal finance stories, via Tip'd: April 20 edition originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>bailoutrecessiontipdAndy HagansMon, 20 Apr 2009 14:30:00 ESTThe week's hottest personal finance stories, via Tip'd: April 13 editionhttp://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/04/13/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-april-13/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/04/13/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-april-13/http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/04/13/the-weeks-hottest-personal-finance-stories-via-tipd-april-13/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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 a list of Tweeters every money nerd should know, how to get a free major in finance using open courseware, and the skinny on the rumored "world currency" (hint: don't get worried yet).

Ten People All Personal Finance Junkies Should Follow on Twitter (27 Tips)
A list of some of the most high profile, prolific and useful twitter users from the personal finance sphere. Are you on the list? Is your favorite bloggers on the list? Also read what people are saying about it.


20 Free Online Finance Courses - Take Money Classes From the Comfort of Your Home (22 Tips)
20 great free online resources to help you learn more about finance. Some courses are even offered by the likes of Yale and MIT, which has sparked some debate. Free is always good!
$100 Billion Down the Drain (Every Year!) (18 Tips) According to a recent study by Dartmouth professor Kenneth French, U.S. investors waste $100 billion each year on attempts to outperform ourselves. What do you say?

What Everyone Ought to Know About the 'World Currency': What Geithner Really Meant, SDRs and More (20 Tips) The idea of a world monetary union is drawing continued attention on the imaginations - and fears - of world leaders, pundits and ordinary citizens. Here are 20 resources that can help you sort out SDRs, past attempts at a world currency, and more.


The Recession Finally Hits My House (19 Tips)
ConsumerismCommentary reports in that the president of his company always makes every effort to keep great people, even if it means cutting her own salary. He consider himself lucky to have found a place there, not only because he loves his work, but for the atmosphere and common sense of purpose. Do you love your job the same way?

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.

The week's hottest personal finance stories, via Tip'd: April 13 edition originally appeared on WalletPop Blog on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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