This week has a bit crazy with traveling to meet family and some other things. We’re currently enjoying the new TV and taking turns playing some games on it. I just finished the main storyline on Fable 2 and I’ll go back and play it to handle a few side missions. Right now, though, we’re playing Mass Effect.

I hope you have a great weekend!

Blog Carnivals

• I hosted the Carnival of Personal Finance this week. I want to thank everyone who particpated.
• Mighty Bargain Hunter hosted the Carnival of Debt Reduction.
• The Festival of Frugality was handled by My Frugal Adventures.
• Stretchy Dollar hosted Carnival of Money Stories.
• Carnival of Twenty Something Finances – was taken care of by Independent Beginnings.
• The Canadian Finance Blog organized the Money Hacks Carnival.
• Carnival of Pecuniary Delights thanks to Taking Charge.

I really enjoyed the posts below. Being busy this week, I didn’t get to them until Friday, but it was worth the wait.

Top Personal Finance Posts This Week

• Weekly Round Up: Mint Edition I'm helping a friend set up an account with Mint to help organize their finances. They want to get started with a debt snowball and also wanted to keep an eye out on their spending. They have tried Microsoft Money and Quicken, but they want something automatic. They are also switching......
• Carnival of Money Stories - Why Do I Like Personal Finance So Much Edition Welcome to this edition of the Carnival of Money Stories – Why Do I Like Personal Finance so Much? In this Carnival, I outline 4 reasons why I like personal finance so much. REASON #1: Keeping My Lifestyle I just LOVE working 4 days a week at my day job......

• Interesting Reads From Fellow Personal Finance Bloggers #16 I don't know what is up with the weather gods, but it has been so cold this past week! It's been so cold that my dog has been hiding under his bed unless I turn my little heater on in my room. But anyways, it has been a busy......
• Pros and Cons of Credit Cards Credit cards have a bit of an identity crisis in our society.  In some circles they are vilified, along with the companies that offer them.  Others see them as a useful tool for financing short-term loans to fund projects or small emergencies.  I personally fall somewhere in the middle, recognizing......