We’re hoping to receive word this week on the closing date of our house. Once we get an estimate, we can decide if we want to lock in our rates. I have bags of clothing that we’ll need to donate. I still have a few more things to look at and then I’ll drop them off.

In other personal news, I’m in two fantasy football leagues this season. I’m busy watching the Eagles/Panthers game while writing this post. I’m hoping my players come through for me and I can have a great start this fantasy football season.

Personal Finance Carnivals

• Festival of Frugality was hosted by The Centsible Life.
• Carnival of Debt Reduction was held at Cash Money Life.
• Carnivalof Personal Finance was hosted by Financial Highway.
• Carnival of Money Hackers was held at ABCs of Investing.
• Carnival of Money Stories was hosted by The Canadian Finance Blog.

I’m also excited that Consumerism Commentary published my post about Paying Off a 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage in 15 Years.

Top Personal Finance Posts This Week

• 42 Ways To Radically Simplify Your Financial Life
• Do a Background Check Before Hiring Your Financial Advisor
• How To Get Out Of Debt On Your Own Terms
• Investing in California Municipal Bonds?
• ING Responds to Electric Orange Security Issue
• Finding a Good Checking and Savings Account
• Ripping off workers?
• Student Loan Refinance Tips

Have a great weekend!

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