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Happy Belated Easter Weekend!

I’m just now getting around to posting my weekend roundup.  I normally try and post this thing on Saturday nights.  It takes quite some time to put together.  I wonder sometimes if it’s worth it?  Anyway, this was a great holiday weekend (see these origins of the Christian holiday and Easter Bunny).  I was able to take some time off (Thursday and Friday) and go camping and biking.  Had a great time.  Hope your weekend was just as nice.

Roundup of Quality Posts

The personal finance blogosphere rolled out some interesting opinion posts this weekend due to the hype surrounding the current economic downturn.  Check out these posts and be sure and read my favs.

• Green Panda Treehouse is considering rolling over her 401K after her recent move.
• Is it really THAT bad? Mrs. Micah.relates the current US economic downturn to her Grandparents going through the Great Depression.
• Cash Money Life explains when we will be getting the economic stimulus check. I can’t wait to get mine…looks like I’ll have to wait till July.
• What are YOU going to do? The Wisdom Journal shares how he plans to survive the recession.
• Antishay Ventenne explains why she doesn’t like credit cards. Overall, I’d say I agree with her…sometimes their just not worth the trouble.
• Moolanomy talks about getting into real estate investing.
• My Dollar Plan presents the top personal finance websites by subscriber count. I’m not yet big enough to be included, but I’m getting there. You can help me out by subscribing today! Thanks!
• Blow all your money this weekend?  Gather Little By Littleexamines when it’s OK to spend extravagantly.
• Millionaire Money Habits provides some parallels between wealth and weight-loss.
• No Credit Needed provides some great tips on what to watch out for when paying off debt. There’s some solid advice in here for those looking to make extra payments towards debt.
• The Happy Rock just finished his MBA and had his employer pay for it all! Congrats!
• Bible Money Matters shares his thoughts on being open about finances with his extended family.
• Think you know what the Fed’s recent rate cut means? Check out what Pinching Copper has to say about it. Some informative, practical points are made.
• Want to know where to get the cheapest groceries? Check out this post by Savvy Frugality. Plenty of ideas here to help you save.
• My Two Dollars shares a cool chart showing the US Federal Budget.
• Credit Withdrawal asks if you have plans for your economic stimulus check because the retailers will be trying to get that money. I plan on using it to pay off debt.
• Sense to Save shares her thoughts on the $42 million the US Government spent to mail out the economic stimulus letters. What a waste!
• My Investing Blog asks how many credit cards one should have.
• Hu$tler Money Blog shares his passion for blogging and how you too can make thousands a year doing it.
• The Penny Saved discusses the dangers of the interest-only adjustable-rate mortgage.
• Here are some helpful hints… The Dough Roller lists 20 inexpensive ways to lower your utility bills.
• Single Guy Money shares his tips on how to buy a reliable used car.

Carnivals and Festivals

Last week I participated in the following:

• The 117th Edition of the Festival of Frugality was held at I’ve Paid for this Twice Already… .
• The latest Carnival of Debt Reduction was held at Ask Mr. Credit Card .
• The 51st Carnival of Money Stories was held at Life Lessons of a Military Wife .
• Carnival of Personal Finance #144 was held at Being Frugal .

Be sure and swing by these great sites if you are looking for more quality personal finance content.  Thanks to the hosts.

Photo: by terren in Virginia