The other day we looked at how you can build your banking relationship. It’s important that you find a bank that works for you so that you can stay with the same location for a long time. A strong banking relationship can lead to many great deals in the future. How long have you been with your current bank account?

Time for the links:

1. The Basics On Bonds @ Canadian Finance Blog.

2. Pre-Paying Your Mortgage – Obsessive or Responsible? @ Darwin’s Money.

3. Our Day Sight Seeing Around Colorado Springs @ Mom’s Plans.

4. Popular Ways to Cut Spending to Save More Money @ One Money Design.

5. Moving to Lower Cost of Living @ Well Heeled Blog.

6. How To Plan For Massive Debt @ PF By The Book.

7. Improving Our Schools: Scheduling @ The Amateur Financier.

8. Money Problems: Day 10 – Debt Insurance @ Live Real, Now.

9. Will The U.S. Default On Its Debt? @ Smart on Money.

10. Mexico’s Cenotes: Located In My Backyard @ Wandering Earl.

11. 2011 Mid-Year Review: Online Endeavors And Building A Community @ Financial Samurai.

12. Giving My Husband a Financial Handicap @ BITFS.

13. Are Metals Signaling That Inflation Is Coming? @ Buy Like Buffet.

14. Free Credit Score- Credit Sesame Review @ Ultimate Money Blog.

15. Adopt A Greener Approach This Summer @ Money Green Life.

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