Money Magazine does an annual review of the best places to live in the United States. This year’s winners are listed here. What I really enjoy about the list is that it breaks it up into cities of different sizes . You can also filter the list by certain characteristics that appeal to you. While the choices can certainly be debated, it’s a great starting place for those who are thinking of relocating to a more affordable area.

After you look at the list, which cities look promising to you and which are over hyped? If you live in one of the ‘best cities’, go ahead and leave a comment on your thoughts.

• Why My Blogroll has These Blogs I was adding a new blog to my list and I decided what better way to encourage people to check out these blogs, then to go ahead and explain why I chose them. I'll try not to bore you with the details. Beachgirl's Budget Blog: I enjoy her blog......
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• Weakon 153: How Credit Card Companies Make Money Swipe it, charge it, blink it, whatever you're doing, that business card sized piece of plastic is the centerfold of much of our lives.  Some people have sworn off all credit cards and so you'll think this class isn't for you, you're wrong.  If you even use a debit card......
• Review: Back to Basics - A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills by Abigail R. Gehring This book, Back to Basics, covers all of the basic living skills that have been employed by our forefathers before us. The full color tome provides a modern window into basic living skills, providing readers with a form of escape into a time before power tools and modern day conveniences.......