Posts I Enjoyed Last Week

Posted by Sun on October 14, 2007

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Jeremy at Generation X Finance reminds us that when evaluating a fund’s performance, be sure to use the right benchmark. You certainly don’t want to compare a foreign fund against S&P.

Lazy Man at Lazy Man and Money had done some thinking after he was forced to resign from his job. It isn’t easy for anyone who leaves job unvoluntarily. as I have been in the similar situation a couple of times. So I just wish him good luck, whether he decides to work or not.

Ben at Money Smart Life examined a free trail case and concluded that free trail offers do have some values, not just a sale tactic. However, I never tried anything that automatically bill me the full service if I don’t cancel the trial.

Golbguru at Money, Matter, and More Musings found a way to recycle the plastic covers coming with the products: save them for later use. That may have nothing to do with frugality.
Jim at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity brought a list of places to get flu vaccination.

FMF at Free Money Finance says you can actually save money if you don’t make a hotel reservation in advance.

NCN at No Credit Needed discussed ways to save for future college expenses.

Nickel at Five Cent Nickel made sense of tax efficient money funds.

MBH at Mighty Bargain Hunter offered his take on whether to have join checking account or keep them separate.

Grad Money Matters talked about student debt and entitilement attitude.

Finally, Silicon Valley Blogger at The Digerati Life has an easy way to guarantee you a 6-figure income online