Interesting Articles from Around the Blogosphere for September 2008

By Hank | Sep 29, 2008

I usually read about thirty blogs in my Google RSS reader. I follow a lot of personal finance blogs and some logistics blogs as well. I thought that I would share some of the articles from my feeder that were my favorites.

Notable articles from my reader:

Top Eight Characteristics of a Great Mutual Fund - Guest post on Cash Money Life about the most important attributes to look for when you are trying to find the right mutual fund to invest in.
The Inner Workings of a Car Dealership (and How To Use Them to Your Advantage) - This is an incredible article about what goes on behind the veil at a car lot. It talks about how a dealership actually makes money. This was actually my favorite article of the last two months.
Finding Time to Pursue Your Dreams (Free Up 750 Hours a Year with One Simple Change) - This blog posting was incredible! This one simple thing really changed the way I think about my day.
How to Prepare for Buying a Home - Great introduction guide on the points to look for and consider when buying a home.
How Much Is a Penny Worth? Not Enough to Keep Carrying It. - An interesting look at how worthless the penny is and why we should not continue to carry it in our pockets.
How to Sell Your Stuff on eBay - I love this comprehensive guide. It has a lot of great tips to ensure that you will get the most money for your junk like making sure your auctions end on Sunday nights.
Archives: Useful Homebrew Financial Calculators - I really like calculators on the internet and excel spreadsheets that will make your life easier.
Free Debt Snowball Spreadsheet - I’m a huge fan of Dave Ramsey, and this blog had an interesting spreadsheet to help you start paying off your credit card and other debts.
Investing in a Bear Market - I love bear markets, and it is one of the best times to buy great stocks at discount prices.
Military Financial Horror Stories - or How Not to Buy a Car - Great posting about young military members who don’t always spend less than they make especially when returning from a deployment.