It’s summer. And I seriously forgot what day today was. But that hasn’t stopped me from putting together the Dollar Matters roundup (even though it is a little late). Here are some great posts from the last week, chosen because they resonate with me for one reason or another:
5 Ways To Survive Your Inbox
This isn’t about finance per se, but it does really resonate with me from a career and productivity standpoint. Six Pixels of Separation provides helpful advice on not letting your inbox rule you. Rule your inbox.
Stupid Fee Alert: $5 to Print a Boarding Pass
Lovely. Just in time for summer travel, Spirit Airlines is adding a fee for printing a boarding pass by an agent. This article from The Street offers a good reminder to watch out for the myriad airline fees that might affect you.
References and Recommendation Letters
My husband just secured a job for the next year as an adjunct professor, but the job search wasn’t pretty. Getting recommendation letters was rough, since he had to keep going back to the same people over and over again. ResumeMag offers insight into references and recommendations.
The Cost of Online Gaming: MMORPGs
I am a geek. My friends are geeks. Some of the them play MMORPGs. I used to play free games of this sort on the LAN at college. You know, back when StarCraft was fairly new. (Am I dating myself?) Now, MMORPGs are a huge industry, and you can spend a lot, as Canadian Finance points out.
How Do They Compare: iPhone vs. Android — Part 1
Someday, I might get a smart phone. And before I make my final decision, I’ll probably consult this great comparison of iPhone and Android from PF Firewall.
The Self-Employed Health Insurance Dilemma
Yeah, I’ve been living with this one for years now. I pay out the nose for individual health insurance for my family. Out Of Your Rut offers some suggestions for keeping up with you are self-employed and need health insurance. I’m saving money starting this year through the magic of a HSA.
You May Need Flood Insurance Even If You Do Not Live Near Water
I learned this the hard way just before Christmas when strange warm winter conditions raised the water table and resulted in a ground water invasion. Own the Dollar looks at flood insurance, and when you might need it — even if you aren’t on a “flood plain.”
How Big Should Your Emergency Fund Be?
Ah, the perennial favorite of PF bloggers everywhere. And I’m no exception. You need to be prepared for an emergency with the right emergency fund. Moolanomy takes a look at what constitutes a true emergency, and how much you should save to cover emergencies.
More Financial Posts
Here are a few more posts that really spoke to me this past week (shameless self promotion alert: I wrote two of them):
- Unexpected College Expense at Cash Money Life.
- My Favorite Personal Finance Books at PT Money.
- What Can We Do to Ensure a Happy Retirement at Personal Dividends.
- Pay Down Debt: Financial vs. Emotional Considerations at Deliver Away Debt.
- Eliminate Taxes With a Roth IRA at Gen X Finance.
- Dave Ramsey Comments On My Post About His New House, His Debt Philosophy And Giving at Bible Money Matters.
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Thanks – some great article posts are included here. I’m always amazed at the steer stupidity that airline industry shows over and over again. Talk about treating your customers like dirt.
Thanks for the weekend reading list