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March Madness (cont…) 

“Who’s the big winner?  I’m the big winner, that’s who!”  Thanks for your help.  Both of my articles won and made it to the second round of the March Madness blog post competition for charity.  It’s down to 32 posts.  The first is up right now.  Please go vote for my post on property “taxes” over at Free Money Finance before Monday.  Thanks, again!  Remember, the winner will receive $500 towards a charity of choice.  I’m playing for Samaritan’s Purse.

Blog Carnivals

Here are some of the blog carnivals I participated in this past week.  Thanks to the hosts.  Lots of great articles.  Enjoy…

• Money Hacks Carnival #2 at Being Frugal
• Carnival of Debt Reduction #129 at No Credit Needed
• Festival of Frugality #115 at Broke Grad Student
• Carnival of Personal Finance #142 at The Baglady

Great Articles from My Blogroll

Lastly, I present a ton of articles from my blogroll this past week.  Lots of reading to take in.  They’ve all been stumbled and added to my StumbleUpon page as well.  If you only have time for a few, check out the one’s with the smileys!

The Wisdom Journal gives 3 tips for dining out on the cheap with his family of 5.

The Happy Rock shares a practical method for getting your ING electronic check in the right hands.

Single Guy Money reviews UPromise.

Paid Twice discloses her dumbest purchase…her battle with Bed, Bath, and Beyond.

No Credit Needed opens up about his biggest financial regret.

My Two Dollars presents thoughts on Dave Ramsey’s baby step #5.

My Dollar Plan shares her reverse contribution percentage strategy.

Mrs. Micah reviews an online clothes swapping service for the VERY frugal minded.

Moolanomy presents his take on Dave Ramsey’s baby step #6: paying off the home early.

Millionaire Money Habits gets graphical with his “money spectrum” chart. Where do you reside on the chart?

Keeping the Reigns Tight gives some personal finance advice from a cartoonist.

Hu$tler Money Blog lists 8 ways to check your credit score for free.

How I Save Money shares how she saves money by charging her phone at work.

Green Panda Treehouse provides some good tips on writing a good job recommendation letter.

Gather Little By Little shares his hot opinion on why peer-to-peer lending isn’t for him.

Quest for Four Pillars gives his take on all of Dave Ramsey’s material.

The Dough Roller points out that you can now attend Harvard for free if you qualify.

DebtFREE-Revolution stresses the importance of leaving your retirement funds alone, even when it comes to debt payoff.

Credit Withdrawal discusses the sub-prime loan crisis and how people are walking away from their homes. All this in a Kenny Roger’s “The Gambler” theme.

Consumerism Commentary lists 10 ways to prepare your learning disabled child for a positive financial future.

Bible Money Matters decides if it’s OK for a Christian to invest in “sin” stocks.

The Penny Saved talks about making your 401k recession-proof.

Remodeling this Life shares her quick tip for using old newspapers…

Frugal Babe talks about the splurge debate.

Cash Money Life shares a ton of freebies.

Being Frugal shares her thoughts on budgeting with an irregular income.

Thanks and have a great weekend.

Don’t forget to vote for me at Free Money Finance.

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