Happy Holidays from all of us at My Dollar Plan!
We hope you have plans to enjoy the holiday week with your family and friends. If you end up with a few extra minutes, here are some great personal finance reads [1] that are worth checking out!
Source: Christopher S. Penn [2]
Finance Reads
Four Ways to Pay Off Your Home Faster Than You Thought Possible [3] – For those of you who hate debt, this is an inspiring article. -Three Thrifty Guys
3 Things to Consider Before You Move [4] – I really liked this article – a great read if you’re planning a move. -Stupid Cents
4 Ways to Buy Discounted Gift Cards [5] – I often forget that there’s no need to buy gift cards at full price – this was a great reminder! -MoneySmartLife
Is $250k a Fortune? Depends Where You Live [6] – A great reminder of how important cost of living is in determining how far your salary will go. -FreeMoneyFinance
How to Save Money In New York City – The Airport, Hotel Rooms, and Food. [7] – NYC is a popular destination around the holidays and really, all year round. This has some great tips about saving money while traveling there! -Million Dollar Journey
Holiday Stain Removing Guide [8] – This advice may help you save some money by avoiding having to replace stained clothes and tablecloths this holiday season! -Sun’s Financial Diary
The Lost Decade of Investing: Was All Really Lost? [9] – I’ve often gotten discouraged about “the lost decade” (even though I haven’t been investing that long) so this was a very insightful read. -GenXFinance
Festival of Frugality [10] – Kristen shared 8 Inexpensive Personalized Christmas Gifts [11]Â in the Festival of Frugality.