Every week, I read lots of other personal finance blog posts.  Here’s a round-up of all the best posts from the week, so check them out!

First, an update:

I’m competing in the Yakezie challenge, and I’ve finally got my Alexa ranking below 200,000!  Thanks to everyone for reading and helping me get here! It’s a small step forward, but I’m constantly growing, as I have over 1,100 unique visitors in the last month and I’m continuing to grow at 25% per month!

Now, for the the Spruced Up picks of the week:

Money in the 20s –“Applying to MBA Programs – Step 3: Take the GMAT”

Financially Consumed – “Consumer Triple-Test”

Money Talks – “Positive Thinking Can Affect Your Life”

Budgets Are Sexy – “Credit Cards Are For Old People”

Gen Y Wealth – “What the Next 5 Years of Personal Finance Evolution Needs to Look Like”

Get Rich Slowly – “Hourly vs. Salary: Which is Better?”

Thanks for coming by, and if you haven’t already: Check out Money After College!

Every week, I read lots of other personal finance blogs.  To help you out, I’m posting a regular round-up of all the best posts from the week, so check them out!

I’m competing in the Yakezie challenge, and trying to get my Alexa ranking down below 200,000 by October (I’m currently getting close at 212 ,000).  If you’d like to help, you can install the Alexa toolbar, which helps improve my ranking. You can also share my posts on Twitter or Facebook, or link to them from your website or blog.

Updates: This past week, I got not one, but TWO honors:

#1 – I’m not an Adaptu recommended blog! Check out my badge in the sidebar, and be sure to check out Adaptu!

#2 – I’m now listed on Alltop in Personal Finance! It’s great to have my posts side-by-side with some of the best personal finance bloggers out there.

Now, for the the Spruced Up picks of the week:

Go Rich Rich – “5 Reasons This Economy Rocks”

Money in the 20s – “May 2011 – Spending and Net Worth”

Money is the Root – “Living the Cash Only Life”

Financially Consumed – “3 Ways to Reduce Car Depreciation”

Money Talks – “Benefits and Pitfalls of Shopping Online”

Money Mamba – “Mortgage Math Lesson: A Myth that Shouldn’t be Repeated”

 

Thanks for coming by, and if you haven’t already: Check out Money After College!

Every week, I read lots of other personal finance blogs.  To help you out, I’m posting a regular round-up of all the best posts from the week, so check them out!

I’m competing in the Yakezie challenge, and trying to get my Alexa ranking down below 200,000 by October (I’m currently around 254,000).  If you’d like to help, you can install the Alexa toolbar, which helps improve my ranking. You can also share my posts on Twitter or Facebook, or link to them from your website or blog.

Now, for the the Spruced Up picks of the week:

Ashley at Money Talks talked about Tax Credits vs. Tax Deductions, something we’ve all heard of but might not have completely understood before (including me).

Hunter at Financially Consumed wrote about warranties and his bike breaking down. I hope it all turns out okay for him!

David at Money in the 20s gave us an update on his girlfriend’s job offer predicament, and I’m glad to see if turned out for the best.

Justin at Money is the Root gave us some reasons why we should stop paying down debt.

Ross at Go Be Rich wrote about looking out for excuses when we think they’re valid reasons.

On Get Rich Slowly, I really enjoyed this post on paying attention to property inspections since I work at a housing nonprofit.

Thanks for coming by, and don’t forget: Check out Money After College!

Every week, I read lots of other personal finance blogs.  To help you out, I’m posting a regular round-up of all the best posts from the week, so check them out!

I’m competing in the Yakezie challenge, and trying to get my Alexa ranking down below 200,000 by October (I’m currently around 230,000).  If you’d like to help, you can install the Alexa toolbar, which helps improve my ranking. You can also share my posts on Twitter or Facebook, or link to them from your website or blog.

Now, for the the Spruced Up picks of the week:

Ashley at Money Talks discussed how she chose her rental property that she owns.

RJ at Gen Y Wealth showed that opening up credit card accounts actually increased his credit score. Who knew?!

Ross at Go Be Rich wrote about part of his prosperity plan, which involved going on a trip to force himself to stay focused.

David at Money in the 20s has a new exercise regimen (P90x), and it sounds like he’s killing it so far!

Hunter at Financially Consumed posted about timing the market and how it doesn’t work.

Thanks for coming by, and don’t forget: Money After College is almost here

Every week, I spend hours reading other personal finance blogs.  To help you out, I’m posting a regular round-up of all the best posts from the week, so check them out!

Update: I’m competing in the Yakezie challenge, and trying to get my Alexa ranking down below 200,000 by October.  If you’d like to help, you can install the Alexa toolbar, which helps improve my ranking. You can also share my posts on Twitter or Facebook, or link to them from your website or blog.

Now, for the the Spruced Up picks of the week:

Ashley at Money Talks shared 4 Steps to Being Frugal to simplify your steps to decreasing your spending

Dave at Money in the 20s posted step 2 of applying to MBA programs – Prepare for GMAT, which provides some great info if you’re thinking of applying soon.

Justin at Money is the Root wrote about an often-unexplored topic –  how to not over-invest your money.

Stupid Cents hosted the Easter Edition of the Total Money Blog Carnival this week.

Thanks for checking in, and don’t forget: Money After College is almost here

Every week, I spend hours reading other personal finance blogs.  To help you out, I’m posting a regular round-up of all the best posts from the week, so check them out!

Update: I’m competing in the Yakezie challenge, and trying to get my Alexa ranking down below 200,000 by October.  If you’d like to help, you can install the Alexa toolbar, which helps improve my ranking. You can also share my posts on Twitter or Facebook, or link to them from your website or blog.

Now, on the the Spruced Up picks of the week:

Dave at Money in the 20s wrote about applying to MBA programs and if applying for an MBA is right for you.

Ashley at Money Talks offered some advice on budgeting for an irregular income, which is super-helpful and important with or without a steady job and income.

Kevin at Debt Eye shared some simple ideas for getting rid of debt in a few different ways, and some of the misconceptions we have that result in debt.

Justin at Money is the Root explained to beware of automating your finances for everything.  Justin automates some of his accounts, but purposely does not for others.

J.D. at Get Rich Slowly wrote about how he spends money with some great links to other helpful advice he’s shared in the past.

Robert at The College Investor hosted the Total Money Blog Carnival this week. Check out his Tax Day edition for some great posts on a wide array of topics.

Thanks for checking in, and don’t forget: Money After College is almost here

Every week, I spend hours reading other personal finance blogs.  Starting today, I’ll be posting a regular round-up of all the best posts from the week, so check them out!

Update: I’m competing in the Yakezie challenge, and trying to get my Alexa ranking down below 200,000 by October.  If you’d like to help, you can install the Alexa toolbar, which helps improve my ranking.

Now, on the the Spruced Up picks of the week:

Ashley at Money Talks gave her personal experience of teaching and discussing the needs and wants as kids see them.

Dave at Money in the 20s taught me something new with buying a used car from your employer, something that I never considered to be a good deal before.

Kevin at Debt Eye gave many suggestions about spending wisely on electronics, vacations, and more.

Andrea at So Over Debt wrote about the two ways to get out of debt (and there really only are two). While spending less often seems like the most practical option, at some point you also need to work towards making more.

J.D. at Get Rich Slowly wrote a great post on how he makes money. J.D. put all theory aside by recapping many different ways he’s increased his cash flow in the past.

Kevin at Thousandaire hosted the Total Money Blog Carnival this week. Kevin added an interesting twist to the carnival with inspiration from the narrowly-avoided government shutdown.

Thanks for checking in, and don’t forget to come back next week as I edge closer to the Money After College release date.