Happy Holidays! We hope everyone’s last-minute shopping and celebration planning is going well. If you’re looking for a minute to relax in the midst of your hectic schedule, enjoy some of these great finance reads from around the internet!
Announcements
Don’t forget today is the Amazon order deadline to get your gifts in time for the holidays with Amazon Prime 2-day shipping!
Finance Reads
Digging into LED Light Bulb Savings – I love reading a good, in-depth analysis on saving/frugality. -Lazy Man and Money
Asset Allocation Revisited: How Much International Stock Exposure For Your Portfolio? – Diversifying your portfolio internationally is so important so this was a great reminder!  -MyMoneyBlog
Why a Good Credit Score Matters When You’re Not Borrowing – There were some great points in here that I never thought of about why having a good credit score is important all the time. -MoneySmartLife
How to Save Enough to Quit Your Job (and Follow Your Dream) – Some great tips on how to get yourself to the point where you can follow your dreams without money holding you back. -GoGirl Finance
7 Things to Do When You Get a Raise at Work – If you are due for an end of year raise, you have to read this! -MoneyCrashers
5 Ways to Save Money Over Your Entire Career – When we take a new job and compare salary and benefits, we often forget to look at some of the hidden costs of our jobs that can really add up over time – this has some great tips on how to avoid them from killing your budget. -Three Thrifty Guys
And check out Madison’s 99 Easy Money Saving Tips in the Carnival of Personal Finance!
Happy Holidays!
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