This week will be my first week of work – very exciting. I’m sure I have much to learn. I am also in the process of booking some interesting freelance work. The extra money will surely come into handy as I try to go to Galapagos before I turn 80.
Here are some notable posts from the personal finance blogosphere:
- Girl with the Red Balloon* is planning her wedding in… 30 days! I’m in awe.
- I Pick Up Pennies asks whether she should get AAA coverage. To this I say an emphatic YES! AAA roadside assistance has saved me (and my old car) more than once.
- No TV but still want to catch your favorite shows? You might be in luck. Forest of Frugal Zeitgeist* tells you where to watch TV on your computer. I don’t have a TV, so I watch everything via the internet.
- Derek from Christian Common Cents* had a… ah.. less than auspicious start to his honeymoon. His emergency fund, though, saved the day. After you read it, you’ll never want to go without an emergency fund again.
- If you’re job hunting, you will need to go on interviews. If you go on interviews, you’ll need to be amazing. Read Financial Samurai* for tips on how to master the art of the interview.
- Simple Life in France* shares her experience on how she realized a comfortable living situation is important (hint: it involves two neighbors who yell at each other… for silence).
- Budgets Are Sexy talks about all the reasons not to have a car payment. I thought I had an old car (1996 Honda), but J. Money drives a 1993 Caddy. Wow!
- The need for speed can cost you. Latika of Personal Finance Journey* discusses the costs of speeding.
* denotes Yakezie Challenge members.
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You're gonna do well!!! Soak it all in and just do your best
You will rock it.
Thanks for the mention! Good luck at the new job!
Congratulations on starting a new job–I'm feeling vicariously excited for you!
Thanks for the link too.
Thanks for the mention. Good luck with your first week!
Good luck on your exciting new adventure. Remember to get in first and leave last!
Best, Sam
Congrats on the new job, and thanks for the mention!
Hope your first day went well!