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Weekend Reading: Blog Roundup

by Luke Landes

Here are some articles to read this weekend. Is There a Cure for the Economy? The Spending and Saving Catch-22. “Maybe I’m crazy, but it seems like as long as the money shifts between business and consumers the economy isn’t going to improve overall. If consumers have more money they have safety and security, but ... Continue reading this article…

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Weekend Blog Roundup: Surprise Visit From California

by Luke Landes

Today was the first time my mother has visited me in New Jersey after moving out to California 10 years ago. The apartment in which I now live, my eighth apartment in ten years, was the first to be visited by my west coast family. I’m more than happy to travel to California twice a ... Continue reading this article…

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SteamVac Results: Very Good and Weekend Blog Roundup

by Luke Landes

Earlier today, I put the Hoover SteamVac I purchased last week to the test. The SteamVac required assembly, but the instructions were straightforward. The parts are mostly plastic and they had a “cheap” feel, but when the SteamVac was assembled, the construction was lightweight and easy enough to move across the carpet, even with full ... Continue reading this article…

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Weekend Blog Roundup: Emergency Charity Fund, MLM, and AMT

by Luke Landes

Here are a few articles worthy of review. Lazy Man and Money wonders whether you should have an emergency charity fund. He plans on splitting his charitable giving in three parts: 50 percent to the American Cancer Society and split the rest between Kiva and any natural disaster that happens to strike. Generation X Finance suggests ... Continue reading this article…

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One Hundred Pushup Challenge and Midweek Blog Roundup

by Luke Landes

I’ve decided to join my colleagues like J.D. by taking the One Hundred Pushup Challenge. I started on Monday and I plan to continue with my second day of training Wednesday evening. I’ve been meaning to improve my health and fitness — I promise myself to do so every year but find it hard to ... Continue reading this article…

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It Was Hot on the Farm, and Weekend Blog Roundup

by Luke Landes

The SPF 50 seemed to do the trick. On Saturday, my girlfriend and I spent seven hours in 100+ degree heat and humid air to experience a number of musical performances at the Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival. To tie this into personal finance, I’ll simply say that it was an expensive day. I ... Continue reading this article…

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More ING Direct Bonus Codes and Weekend Blog Roundup

by Luke Landes

This week, I blasted through the remaining ING Direct Orange Savings Account $25 bonus codes and thanks to Consumerism Commentary readers, I have many more to give away. I sent out emails to everyone on the waiting list and I’m posting links in the order I receive them, two from every volunteer at first. These ... Continue reading this article…

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Carnival of Debt Reduction #141: Enemies of the Doctor

by Luke Landes

Welcome to Consumerism Commentary for the 141st edition of the Carnival of Debt Reduction! This carnival is a traveling showcase of the best articles about the process of eliminating debt. Submissions are normally accepted from one week prior to the release of the edition and come from various blogs. The theme for this week is ... Continue reading this article…

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Weekend Blog Roundup: Pennies, Budgets, and Social Security

by Luke Landes

Here are some articles I’ve enjoyed reading this past week. How Much Could You Have if Social Security Was Your Money? AllFinancialMatters shows what could possibly be the result if instead of paying into Social Security with each paycheck, employees were allowed to invest that money. It’s important to remember that Social Security is not ... Continue reading this article…

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Early Morning Blog Roundup: Suckers, Micropayments, and Obsession

by Luke Landes

Here are some articles from around the web that I’ve enjoyed recently. Maybe you will, as well. Hedge Against Your Bills By Owning the Company. When your bills go up, it’s possible that the company’s profits go up as well. As an investor, you can benefit from the company’s success. So while your bills go ... Continue reading this article…

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Early Morning Blog Roundup: Big Houses, a Million Dollars, and Greed

by Luke Landes

Here are some articles I’ve enjoyed recently from the Money Blog Network. AllFinancialMatters gets 5 to 10 calls a week from charities asking for money. He plans his giving every year and doesn’t like receiving these calls. In a recent post, JLP asked for suggestions for turning away cold calls from charities. FiveCentNickel asks what ... Continue reading this article…

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Back From California and Blog Roundup

by Luke Landes

I spent this past week visiting family in California. My girlfriend (A.) and I joined my family’s west coast contingent for a few days in San Diego, staying at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay. Among other things, A. and I visited the San Diego Zoo, where I exercised my new Canon Digital Rebel XTi camera ... Continue reading this article…

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Going to California and Blog Roundup

by Luke Landes

Tomorrow morning, my girlfriend and I will be on a Virgin America flight to California. We plan on visiting my family and enjoying a week-long vacation away from our day-time jobs. Posting on Consumerism Commentary will be light during the week. Meanwhile, take a look at these picks from the MoneyBlogNetwork. The Same Actions Will ... Continue reading this article…

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MoneyBlogNetwork on Emergency Funds and Latest Carnival of Personal Finance

by Luke Landes

This morning, I published an article outlining 50 tips to help add a little something-something to your emergency fund. This article is part of the April MoneyBlogNetwork Group Writing Project, in which a number of bloggers are working together to write about emergency funds from a variety of perspectives. As of right now, 16 bloggers ... Continue reading this article…

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Weekend Reading

by Luke Landes

Here are several articles I’ve enjoyed this past week. What Do You Splurge On? My answer, as given in this article at Get Rich Slowly, is my preference for dining out with co-workers for lunch every day. Making Your Own Laundry Detergent: A Detailed Visual Guide. When I asked if frugality necessitates missing out on ... Continue reading this article…

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Weekend Roundup

by Luke Landes

The weather is nice this weekend, so I will be taking advantage of that as much as possible. In the mean time, here are some articles I’ve enjoyed this week worthy of attention. I will be choosing the winner of the $100 SmartyPig gift card this weekend. If you entered the contest, start checking your ... Continue reading this article…

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I’m in San Francisco for a Few Days, So Read These Blogs

by Luke Landes

The people behind NetworthIQ and Expensr invited me and a few other bloggers to San Francisco for a workshop to discuss online financial management tools. At this invitation-only event, six bloggers have been asked to present their history and talk about blogging in general. The blogs to be showcased include Consumerism Commentary, Get Rich Slowly, ... Continue reading this article…

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Laundry Detergent, 171.54% APR Loan, and 30 Rules of Thumb

by Luke Landes

No Credit Needed is warning readers of the laundry detergent cap. I always use very little laundry detergent, even with full loads. Considering how much water is pumped into the washing machine, a half of a cup of detergent won’t make much of a difference. All it takes is a very little amount to clean ... Continue reading this article…

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TaxCut Review, End Your Marriage for Money, and Splurging on a Camera

by Luke Landes

Here are some articles from around the web that I’ve enjoyed lately. Free Money Finance’s co-worker reviewed H&R Block’s Tax Cut software, the same version that I am giving five Consumerism Commentary readers for free. “First impression is that the user interface is nice and easy to move around. Everything progressed in a logical sequence. ... Continue reading this article…

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Deadly Sins, Getting a Raise, and Reducing Grocery Bills

by Luke Landes

Here are some recent articles from around the web. Five Cent Nickel has the seven deadly sins that lead to debt. I would say it’s possible to fall into deep debt even without “sinning.” Even the best and most reasonable emergency fund can be insufficient to take care of a major medical expense. A guest ... Continue reading this article…

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