The Plutus Awards finalists have been announced and voting is underway. Indeed, a number of our favorite blogs and bloggers are on the list. Financial Highway has been nominated in a category: Best Personal Finance Blog, Multiple Authors. I am also pleased and flattered to announce that I have been nominated in the Best Blog Contributor or Freelance Writer category. Be sure to head over and vote for your favorites (hint, hint).
In honor of the Plutus Awards (the winners will be announced at the Financial Blogger Conference), this week is all about some of the nominees (more next week!):
Wealth and Economics; Community versus Country Club
Barbara Friedberg offers a look at the Gross National Product, and its shortcomings. Is it really measuring society’s productivity? A great look at wealth and productivity and the economy.
3 Hidden Truths about Market Crashes – Why They Crash When They Are Handled By Professionals
Mike at The Dividend Guy takes a look at markets crashes. If the professionals are running things, why do we end up with monumental failures?
Money Saving International Travel Tips: Lessons Learned from Three+ Months of Travel
Craig, at Money Help for Christians, offers some helpful tips about international travel. Before you plan your next adventure, read this post.
3 Commonly Overlooked Skills For Turning Around Your Financial Life…
Over at Man vs. Debt, Adam takes an in-depth look at some of the skills you might be neglecting. Want to turn your financial life around? Try cultivating these three skills.
Evaluate the True Price of Dining Out to Save Money
Melissa at Beating Broke offers some insight into the true cost of dining out. Before you head out for another meal, consider what you are really spending.
I Went to College and All I Got Was This $200,000 Bill
A guest post on Budgets Are Sexy shares some great insight into the world of college debt. Do you know what you’re getting into? Think it through before you get too far in.
Extended Warranty on a TV? No Thanks!
Robb at Canadian Finance Blog takes aim at extended warranties on TVs. Do you really need one? Probably not — especially since they can be quite pricey.
Preserving Summer Fruits and Vegetables
Over at The Saved Quarter, you can get a great idea of what to do with all that produce from your garden. A great, basic primer on how to make your summer garden last all winter long.
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Trent at The Simple Dollar writes a great post on taking responsibility for your finances. Stop blaming someone else, and take charge.
13 Ways To Save On Electricity
Kylie Ofiu offers some very practical tips for saving money on electricity. A great checklist as you try to make your home more energy efficient.
Sharing Financial Success
An interesting look, from Adam at the Magical Penny, at the merits and drawbacks of sharing your financial achievements with others.
Income unites versus accumulation units – what difference does it make?
Monevetor takes a look at the difference between income and accumulation when it comes to investment funds. A great explanation.
The Free Cleaning Product Hiding in Your Bin
A Thrifty Mrs takes a look inside your trash to help you with your cleaning efforts. It’s the mesh that your fruits come in!
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Congrats on the nomination!
I was one of the folks that nominated you Miranda – best of luck in the voting!
Miranda, Congrats on the multiple nominations and good luck!! I really appreciate the mention of my gnp article!
Sorry for the delay, but wanted to say thanks for the mention. Good luck in the Plutus Awards!