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Weekend Reading – January 9, 2009

Money Grubbing Lawyer explains how 2009 is going to make you rich!

Thicken my Wallet answers a common question about preferred shares.  That is – Are preferred shares right for me?

Frugal Dad saw the same Oprah episode as me and asks do you suffer from destination addiction?

The Digerati Life gives us an illustrated view of economic cycles.

Prime Time Money gives tips on how to care, but not worry, about your finances.

My Dollar Plan has an intriguing article on donating bodily fluids for cash.

Where Does All My Money Go speculates that the current market rally is another fake out due to people investing their tax loss selling proceeds.

The Sun’s Financial Diary lists all the 2008 failed banks and credit unions.

Canadian Capitalist gives us four reports to track our finances.

Money Smart Life has his opinions on lending money to friends and family.

Four Pillars lists 11 things to think about when buying a house.

Lazy Man and Money tells us how to be successful in the New Year.

Canadian Dream explains why diets don’t work.

Brip Blap explains how to judge compensation.

The Financial Blogger has tricks to improve your net worth.

Generation X Finance answers why your 4th quarter 2008 investment statement looks so bad.



9 Comments, Comment or Ping

  1. hey ! thx for the mention!

    part2 of trick to improve your networth is up today :-D

    enjoy your weekend!

  2. Thanks for the link.

    So exactly how often do you watch Oprah anyway?? :)

  3. Thanks for the link.

  4. FP, I guess I watch Oprah more often than I thought! :)

    I mean really.. who doesn’t watch Oprah? Right guys??

  5. You are following some good blogs there. I think PTMoney’s article was the best of the bunch this week out of what you listed. Thanks for sharing.

  6. Thanks for the mention. Have a great weekend!

  7. 7. PT Money

    @FrugalTrader – Thanks for sharing my article this week. Have a nice weekend.
    @The Happy Rock – I appreciate that!

  8. 8. Joe

    I really liked Digerati’s analysis of business cycles. I also rather liked this post, just the other day:

    http://www.politonomist.com/mutual-fund-fees-in-canada-00528/

  9. FT, thanks for mentioning my article.

    But seriously… Oprah?!? Really??

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