The Personal Finance and Better Life Mash-Up
Two topics are near and dear to my heart. They are personal finance and living a better life. I believe these go hand-in-hand with one another.
Therefore, I decided to offer a mash-up of articles you are sure to enjoy. Happy reading!
Great personal finance articles to stimulate your mind!
1. Get the scoop on the latest economic stimulus checks
Did you know that we might be getting another stimulus tax rebate? According to FreeFromBroke, the Brand New 2009 Economic Stimulus Is Out Of This World! Besides just checks, there are a number of other incentives that President Obama wants to stimulate the economy. This article includes all the details. (Posted on April 1st – So Beware!)
2. Learn to avoid blowing your severance package
The number of people that filed for first-time unemployment was up again this week. That means that a lot of people are getting severance packages. Ron at The Wisdom Journal warns to avoid these 10 Ways To Blow Your Severance Package. Stretching out whatever is offered as long as possible is probably the better idea.
3. Generate some extra income
For those laid off or just needing extra cash during this tough economic time, Madison at My Dollar Plan offers 12 Ways to Generate Extra Income. Personally, I don’t agree with the ideas that involve credit cards, but I do think she offers many other worthwhile suggestions.
4. Think long and hard about helping your kids with credit card debt
Finally, Frugal Dad addressed a topic that has probably impacted just about every family at one time or another. He asks, Should Parents Pay Off Kids Credit Card Debt? I think it would be hard to watch my children struggle financially, but I also think that the pain in paying off the debt would probably be a lesson they’d never forget.
Money doesn’t buy happiness, but these articles might!
1. Get ready for Monday
I know it’s only Friday, but Monday will be here before you know it. Sara at On Simplicity shares 7 Ways to Attack Your Monday Morning Stress. There are all kinds of things that build tension and cause stress, but these fantastic ideas are sure to help. Don’t miss checking this out!
2. Quiet the negative voice in your head
I often wonder what is all that chatter I hear? Then I realize it is just the noise inside my own head. Fortunately, Jonathan at Advanced Life Skills tells us How to Calm Your Inner Critic. This is actually a repost of an article from the Inner Noodle. It is a fantastic read and an important message. I hope you’ll take the time to check it out.
3. Make yourself feel all warm and fuzzy
Need a shot that will make you feel good all over? Well, I recommend reading The Blissful Art of Being and Breathing over at Marc and Angel Hack Life. If this one doesn’t make you tingle with love and count your blessing, then nothing will!
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