You’ve probably heard the term Yakezie floating around the personal finance blogosphere. Don’t worry, it’s not a club where rites of initiation include a blood bonding test and “wolf pack” speech a la The Hangover. It’s just a group of bloggers who joined the Yakezie Challenge to help each other, improve our Alexa rankings, and have some fun.
But the real reason I joined? It’s because of the badge! I was never cool enough in high school to join a club with a badge. And look at me now. 
Who ever said personal finance is not cool?
For this link roundup, I’ve decided to highlight some Yakezie Challenge member personal finance blogs:
- Personal Finance Ninja talks about lifestyle inflation – with nifty graphs to match!
- Austin @ Foreigner’s Finances discusses his favorite 5 personal finance book.
- Little House in the Valley shares her feelings about some homeless young adults she saw. What would you do if you saw young people homeless? Would you try to help them? Or drive on by?
- What does being debt-free and going on vacation have in common? Don @ Money Reasons lays it down! By the way, Don recently paid off his mortgage (YEARS early), and so a big big congratulations to him and his family.
- Want to have a cheaper cell phone contract? Young and Thrifty gives you a step-by-step guide.
- FinEngr shares the money lessons he learned from engineering.
- Fiscal Geek has the secret to the most important step you can take: I’m giving you a clue.. it starts with an “s”!
- Where do you draw inspiration? Bytta from 151 Days Off asks. One hint: it’s not all about the benjamins.
- Amatuer Financier shares some thoughts on unemployment and motivation. This is a very thought-provoking read, and I might have a bit more to say on the subject once I get it down on paper.
- I’ve talked about how the high markups of wine at restaurants. But if you want to have a happy hour at home, My Money Minute has good recommendations for wine on a budget.
- When I’m headed to where money’s no good anymore, I’d want someone I love to get the money I earned & saved. Neal @ Wealth Pilgrim talks about the importance of having correct IRA beneficiary forms.
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Thanks so much for mentioning my my post! I also was never in any "club" in high school (I was too busy ditching!
), so I feel very much the same. And I agree, the badge is cool! 
Thanks so much for the linkup fellow Alexa Challenger!
Good stuff creating the wrap WH! Clubs are fun. I was actually a member of several in high school, including one with the acronym MOM.
Good luck in your challenge initiative.
Best,
Sam
Thanks! I was in several clubs but none of them had a badge! Sad, isn't it?
Um, I lettered in high school… in orchestra… three times. Some badges aren't that cool after all.
Heheh. Thanks for the chuckle.
I gave up cheerleading to do mock trial (no badge for that either!).. not really a "cool-furthering" move.
"I was never cool enough in high school to join a club with a badge. And look at me now.
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You are awesome. Haha!!
It seems like a pretty cool wolf pack to be a part of.
As long as it's not a wolf pack of one… haha. I love that movie.
You can join my wolf pack if you want. I am just going through the steps to join the challenge. You inspired me!
Cheers, W!
Come to think about it, blood bonding initiation is not a bad idea.
Okay, what's the equivalent of blood bonding initiation for financially savvy bloggers?
Hey WellHeeled!
Thanks for mentioning my post!
Haha I think that the badge is awesome too! Proud to wear it on my blog-sleeve. =)
"I was never cool enough in high school to join a club with a badge. And look at me now."
Haha. You're awesome.
By the way, your Yakezie badge link doesn't work!
Good observation Mike! It's probably so we can keep the club somewhat of a secret, maybe? I wonder who founded the club.
You're everywhere now since you've joined the Yakezie! Where's my free gold ninja star?? lol
Thanks for the link love :O) Enjoy your Happy Hours on a budget!
Thanks for the mention; it's greatly appreciated, and I'm very glad that I was included. Keep up the great work, as you're awfully close to breaking 200,000!