Weekend Round-Up

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I hope everyone had a good week. My mother in law and her friend came to visit today and we managed to have some fun. Here are some articles that caught my eye this week:

• Cash Money Life did a  Commentary on Food Stamps and the Economy. There are no cut and dry answers to the system. My family had to temporaily had to use food stamps
  
• No Credit Needed offered  5 Free (and inexpensive) Ways To Reduce Your Debt. I’m working on getting my debts done, so this information helps.
• I’m so glad My Two Dollars showed 5 Ways You Can Save Money  On Gas. It’s around $4.04/gallon over here. I’m watching my errands to reduce needless car trips.
• Blueprint For Financial Prosperity presented Best Online Banks: It’s Not Just About Rates. Jim is right there are more factors to consider than a fraction of a percent of interest.
  
• Millionaire Money Habits:  5 Investing Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner. Don’t we all…
• WSJ Editorial: We Can Lower Oil Prices Now. The title caught my attention from All Financial Matters.
• Prime Time Money and friends offered the Summer Savings Series.

I really enjoyed reading this articles and I hope some are of interest to you.

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