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JLP’s Roundup (April 26, 2008)
By JLP | April 26, 2008
JD reviews Investing 101.
One of FMF’s readers has a credit score question.
Nickel asks if bi-weekly mortgage payment plans are worthwhile.
Now here’s MBH’s thoughts on the topic.
My thoughts: Remember that any extra payments towards your mortgage is money that could be used elsewhere. People tend to only think about the interest saved on the mortgage but forget about what that extra payment could have earned had it been invested elsewhere. Extra mortgage payments are nothing more than an allocation question. If your mortgage payment is $1,000 per month and you pay extra payment each year, that’s $1,000 you could have put somewhere else.
Moving on…
Consumerism Commentary: complaining can save you money. - I agree if it’s done right. If all you do is make the other party angry, your complaint probably won’t get answered the way you want. Always, always, ALWAYS try to be nice.
NCN talks about how he used to manage his finances.
Laid off? Read this before you do anything.
Cut your grocery bills by 80%! - I could cut our bill if I cut out all the fat and quit buying beer. But hey, you gotta live.
The Dividend Guy writes that dividend increases are down and dividend cuts are up.
SingleMa got herself a new job. - Dang that woman moves quickly!
Jeremy rants on Yahoo’s silly advertisement. - You don’t borrow against your house to take a vacation! That’s just stupid!
Last but not least, Ron has some thoughts for those of you who desire to go into management.
Enjoy!
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April 26th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Thanks for the link JLP! Great roundup and thanks for including me. I’m always honored to be mentioned on All Financial Matters!