photo credit: yaquinaWelcome to PFI and the weekly updates. As you know, today is election day here in the United States. While I have very strong political views and support one of the presidential candidates, I prefer not to discuss it on PFI. There are two things that I will never purposely discuss on this site. The first is politics and the second is religion. Those are two things that I find difficult to discuss with family, friends, co-worker’s, and fellow bloggers. While I think it is everyone’s right to openly discuss their beliefs and opinions, I prefer to keep my opinions to myself. I guess it is just part of who I am. The important thing to keep in mind is to vote, regardless of the candidate that you support!
Carnivals
November 3, 2008 - I had an article included in the Carnival of Personal Finance No. 177 hosted by The Sun’s Financial Diary. I would like to thank The Sun’s Financial Diary for including my post - 25 Ways to Save Money on Utility Bills.
October 29, 2008 - I had an editor’s pick in the Money Hacks Carnival #36 – Scary Finances Edition hosted by Free From Broke. A very special thanks to Free From Broke to consider my post - Frugal Birthday Party Tips, editor’s pick material!
October 28, 2008 - I had an article included in the Festival of Frugality #149: Monster Mash Edition! hosted by Living Well On Less. I would like to thank Living Well On Less for including my post - Frugal Decorating with Tropical House Plans.
Articles I liked this week
Here are some of the articles I enjoyed reading over the past week -
1 - Dawn at Fighting Foreclosure gives us a tip on frugal entertainment. Since our entertainment budget is basically $0, this may be a nice idea to check out. I always prefer using the local library to rent free movies for the family.
2 - The Simple Dollar provides us with a list of ways to winterize your home to save on your heating bill. For additional money savings tips – check out my eHow article How to save money on utility bills
3 - Free From Broke gives us a run down on understanding how the Federal Funds interest rate affects your savings.
4 - Almost Frugal posts some frugal tips on creating your own wrapping paper. I think I am going to let my 4-year old son do this for the upcoming holiday season.
Have an excellent week!
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Religion and politics is tricky ground. You have to really know the people you are discussing it with. I also try to stay away from those topics.
Thanks for the mentions!
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FFB - I couldn’t agree more! Thanks for the stumble the other day.
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