Comments on: The Carnival is Up, and Thoughts On Finance Writing http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/ A premiere personal finance blog, established 2003. Within, Flexo discusses his own experiences with money, and he and other authors comment on a wide range of personal finance topics. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:42:00 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Personal Carnival #5 » The Weight of Money http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-86492 Personal Carnival #5 » The Weight of Money Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:56:22 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-86492 [...] final note, I noticed that Flexo is jumping on the keeping personal finances personal bandwagon, in his recent post. I’m glad to see more people pushing this platform and thank the many readers and comments [...] [...] final note, I noticed that Flexo is jumping on the keeping personal finances personal bandwagon, in his recent post. I’m glad to see more people pushing this platform and thank the many readers and comments [...]

]]> By: rmark http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-84436 rmark Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:02:31 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-84436 "Personally, I have no need to read another list of 10 things the average person can eliminate to save money." If you want to save money, then save money! send that check to the mutual fund first, then spend the rest. “Personally, I have no need to read another list of 10 things the average person can eliminate to save money.”

If you want to save money, then save money! send that check to the mutual fund first, then spend the rest.

]]> By: The Financial Ladder http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82721 The Financial Ladder Thu, 08 Feb 2007 22:11:43 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82721 Just when I was thinking that my blog was too personal and not "informative" enough. Good timing w/ this post... Just when I was thinking that my blog was too personal and not “informative” enough. Good timing w/ this post…

]]> By: J.D. http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82454 J.D. Wed, 07 Feb 2007 07:39:46 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82454 Amen, Flexo. I do my best to keep a personal tone, but there are times that I let myslef get wrapped up in the advice of the professional personal finance writers. They do have valuable things to say (some more than others), but sometimes I focus on them too much. <blockquote>It's not a waste of your time if you're doing something you enjoy.</blockquote> And especially amen to this. You've pretty much encapsulated my life philosophy in that simple sentence. Amen, Flexo. I do my best to keep a personal tone, but there are times that I let myslef get wrapped up in the advice of the professional personal finance writers. They do have valuable things to say (some more than others), but sometimes I focus on them too much.

It’s not a waste of your time if you’re doing something you enjoy.

And especially amen to this. You’ve pretty much encapsulated my life philosophy in that simple sentence.

]]> By: Single Ma http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82405 Single Ma Tue, 06 Feb 2007 23:19:11 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82405 *exhale* It's so good to know I'm not alone. :-) I was just having a conversation with someone about this. When I browse my feed list, I look for the "personal" part of personal finance blogging and skim over the rest. I like to read how REAL people handle their finances and learn from REAL situations. Most professional finance writers present a "do as I say, not as I do" tone, which makes me wonder how well/often they follow their own advice. *exhale* It’s so good to know I’m not alone. :-)

I was just having a conversation with someone about this. When I browse my feed list, I look for the “personal” part of personal finance blogging and skim over the rest. I like to read how REAL people handle their finances and learn from REAL situations. Most professional finance writers present a “do as I say, not as I do” tone, which makes me wonder how well/often they follow their own advice.

]]> By: Flexo http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82372 Flexo Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:07:58 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82372 It's not a waste of your time if you're doing something you enjoy. It’s not a waste of your time if you’re doing something you enjoy.

]]> By: tinyhands http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82368 tinyhands Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:19:04 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82368 I've been thinking about writing my own personal finance blog, with an emphasis on the personal. I've been reading 'Get Rich Slowly' and the MoneyBlogNetwork for a couple of weeks now and had almost convinced myself that "yet another moneyblog" would just be a waste of time. Anyone have any thoughts? I’ve been thinking about writing my own personal finance blog, with an emphasis on the personal. I’ve been reading ‘Get Rich Slowly’ and the MoneyBlogNetwork for a couple of weeks now and had almost convinced myself that “yet another moneyblog” would just be a waste of time.

Anyone have any thoughts?

]]> By: Nagel http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82336 Nagel Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:54:41 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82336 Thanks for the shout out. Thanks for the shout out.

]]> By: My New Choice http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82312 My New Choice Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:39:45 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82312 Flexo, thanks for including my post in your links. I've been trying to use more personal experience in my posts and it is nice to see that people enjoy that type of post. Flexo, thanks for including my post in your links. I’ve been trying to use more personal experience in my posts and it is nice to see that people enjoy that type of post.

]]> By: David http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82293 David Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:27:12 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82293 Thanks for the mention, Flexo, appreciate it. I decided to try to be more personal as it interests me more than just rehashing "how to save money" articles. I think we have all seen them by now! Thanks for the mention, Flexo, appreciate it. I decided to try to be more personal as it interests me more than just rehashing “how to save money” articles. I think we have all seen them by now!

]]> By: mapgirl http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82292 mapgirl Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:20:29 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-82292 Thanks for the link Flexo! Everytime I think I'm too informal or not polished enough, I read something like your post that encourages me to remain myself when I write. Thanks! Thanks for the link Flexo!

Everytime I think I’m too informal or not polished enough, I read something like your post that encourages me to remain myself when I write. Thanks!

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