Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize
This morning the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that US President Barack Obama would receive the Nobel Peace Prize, “for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. The Committee has attached special importance to Obama’s vision of and work for a world without nuclear weapons.”[More] Congratulations to Obama.
Holidays!
Canadians will be celebrating thanksgiving this weekend, while most of our American friends will also enjoy a long weekend due to Columbus day. We hope everyone will enjoy their long weekends and Happy Thanksgiving to all Canadians. [Note: No post on Monday October 12th]. If you are looking for some Frugal Thanksgiving Dinner tips.
Round Up
With Halloween only a few weeks away, parents might be looking for some frugal ideas to keep kids happy. Million Dollar Journey provides us with some frugal Halloween tips.
As human beings we are bound to commit sins, but hopefully you ask for forgiveness and do not repeat the same sin. How about these Personal Finance Sins, have you committed them? Lenpenzo lists all 7 sins with the penance you can do.
There is a lot of talk on becoming debt free around the personal finance blogsphere, seems like everyone wants to be debt free for some reason, do you want to be debt free? Mrs Micah tells us why you should care about being debt free.
We have seen a rally in the stock market in the past few months, the TSX is up over 45% since March lows, and the S&P500 is up over 50% is this a sign of confidence or are these rallies dangerous? Rob Carrick @ Globe & Mail has 5 reasons why investors should think twice before diving in.
I hate cell phone contracts, ones you sign up you are locked in for years. Unfortunately if you need a decent phone with a lower price tag than contracts are the most common choices, however if you have signed a cell phone contract it doesn’t mean you can not get out Five Cent Nickel provides some ways you can get out of a contract along with his personal experience.
Carnival
Studenomist Hosted the Carnival of Personal Finance
Improve The Quality Hosted the Festival of Frugality
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
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Thanks for the mention Ray! Happy Thanksgiving!