Hanging with the money crowd

(Hanging with the money crowd) Your mother's advice of making good friends could go beyond keeping you out of trouble as a teen. This article shows a studies that found out that when the people around you do something you are more likely to do that same things. The article discusses how this works with finances. This is a good read and something to think about when trying to make good financial habits. You friend could be part of the reason you aren't savings as much as you want to.

Pinching Pennies

(Some Thoughts for Your Pennies) Here is an article about how pennies add up. She has a few good tips for savings money and an interesting idea about keeping in mind the little things.

Staying Frugal in the Age of the iPhone

(Staying Frugal in the Age of the iPhone) This is a great article for anyone that is 20 somethings and looking to get a grip on their finances. She brings out some simple places where typical 20 somethings lose the most of their extra money that they always say they want to be saving.

The Biggest Threat to Your Money

(Wealth Defense: The Biggest Threat to Your Money) Not managing your money is the biggest mistake you can make in personal finance. Here is yet another article that brings up places where it could really hurt you.

A Green Revolution for Your Budget

(A Green Revolution for Your Budget) This is an article that focuses on the hot topic of green and it looks at the idea of a green budget. It makes you wonder how long and where the green revolution will go.

401K Screw-up

(Three great ways to mess up your 401(k)) Here is a good quick read with some easy knowledge everyone should know. This article brings up some of the most common and easily avoidable mistakes people make with their 401K's.

Costs Beyond the Mortgage

(The true cost of owning a home) Here is an article that explains the costs beyond the mortgage that you will incur when buying a home. I like the article because it actually gives the numbers encounter by the author. It isn't just a list with rough numbers and/or percents.

Start Saving in Your 20's

(To get rich, start saving in your 20s) This article goes over some good knowledge for a person in their 20's to hear about financial planning at your currently age. The basic idea is to start early and invest aggressively. It also covers the reasons for an emergency fund. It also covers the advantages of easy investments like mutual finds and target date funds.

Interesting Way to Make Money ~ Be Hated

(Casey Serin: The world's most hated blogger?) Here is an article with an interesting twist. It explains how a blogger who is being used as an example across many financial blogs is using this attention to build quite a well followed blog that keeps explaining his misfortunes and opinions. Maybe I just need to be abrasive and make bad choices to get a successful blog.

IQ Does Not Give You Higher Net Worth

Why Smart People Make Bad Financial Moves This article looks at a study that concludes that IQ does not necessarily give you financial sense.