Here are some articles from around the blogosphere I enjoyed this week.
Don’t Do Drug Tests for Money. While it’s great to find unique ways to earn extra income, Jim suggests you stay away from drug tests, following the recent news report of a test backfiring in the U.K.
What $300,000 Buys You In… Depending on where you live, $300,000 can get you anything from a shack to a mansion. JLP has collected a number of contributors’ research into their local real estate market. Here’s what $300,000 will buy you in my town.
IRA Contribution Limit Workaround. Now that I have significant extra income, I have to pay significant taxes. If I can move some of that income into an SEP IRA like Nickel suggests, I may be able to reduce my tax liability.
No 401(k)? No Problem. MBH summarizes an article explaining how to save for retirement if a 401(k) is not an option.
Money Saving Tip: Get to Know the Staff. FMF presents a tip for saving money when shopping at stores. Even when the local staff isn’t authorized to give discounts (which may be the case in a national chain), they can point you in the direction of good deals or warn you in advance of a sale.
Be Careful About Living in Suburbs of Suburbs from Boston Gal’s Open Wallet.
Image is Everything: Obey Your Thirst from Your Money 2 Keep.
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Luke Landes founded Consumerism Commentary in 2003 and has been building online communities since 1990. Luke, also known as Flexo, has contributed to PC World Magazine, US News, Forbes, and other publications. 
