There were some great personal finance articles [1] on the web this week, especially some on saving money whether on a wedding, a Kindle or booking flights!
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Featured Finance Tip
17 Things That Will Push You From Middle Class To First Class [3] – Not just money, but focus on happiness too. -Johnny Moneyseed
Finance Reads
7 New Wedding Trends That Could Save You Money on Your Reception [4]Â – Anyone who is planning a wedding on a budget is going to appreciate this article! -MoneyCrashers
Kindle on a Budget [5] – I was super excited to read this article because I love the Kindle app on my iPad but it definitely causes me to spend more money on books than I used to! – Lazy Man and Money
9 Insider Tips for Cheaper Flights [6] – I have quite a few flights I need to book in the next couple of weeks so I’m hoping some of these tips can help me save money. -MoneyNing
How to Know if a Bank is Safe [7] – In this low-interest rate environment, you may be tempted to jump to a bank that offers a higher rate of return on your cash. If so, read this first so that you know how to do your due diligence on any banks you’re unfamiliar with. -CashMoneyLife
5 Financial Beliefs I Thought Were Right But Turned Out to be Wrong [8] – There are some really great points in here that I’m sure a lot of readers will agree with. -Three Thrifty Guys
11 Tax-Deductible Expenses During Business Trips [9] – A great reminder for anyone who is self-employed. You’ll be thanking yourself for remembering these once tax time rolls around. -MoneySmartLife
Is the American Express Platinum Card worth the $699 Annual Fee? [10] – Even though this won’t apply to everyone, I thought this article was a good read because it shows how you should evaluate a credit card’s annual fee vs. the benefits it offers depending on how likely you are to use them. -Million Dollar Journey
Checks and Balances: Getting Your Finances In Order to Buy a Home [11] – A great read for anyone starting to think about buying a home. -GoGirl Finance
Festival Of Frugality [12] – check out Kristen’s 35 Tips to Save Money on Food [13] in the Festival of Frugality!