After you’ve recovered from all the holiday shopping you’ve probably been doing this week, check out some of these great personal finance reads [1].
Announcements
VisatPrint. A reader Frank asked about the VistaPrint holiday card deals this year. Here are the updated VistaPrint Holiday Card Deals [2] for this holiday season:
Holiday Giveaway. Don’t forget the $100 Cash Holiday Giveaway [5] ends Friday December 13!
Photo Credit:Â peminumkopi [6]
Finance Reads
5 Lessons Learned as a First-Time Landlord [7]Â – A great read for anyone contemplating becoming a landlord. -Million Dollar Journey
4 Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit Score [8]Â – A great read for anyone who is struggling with a credit score that is lower than they’d like. -GoGirl Finance
A Great 14-Year Old Entrepreneur [9]Â – This is an inspiring story that was originally showcased on NPR. It’s great for young entrepreneurs and landlords alike! -Lazy Man and Money
Millionaires Buy New Cars [10]Â – Interesting data about millionaires and the cars they drive. I’d be curious to know how many of our readers buy new vs. old and what their rationale is. -FreeMoneyFinance
6 Investment Costs You Pay to Play [11]Â – Some investment costs are just part of investing. Nonetheless, it’s good to know where they are so that you can avoid them when possible. -MoneySmartLife
Blog Flashback: 5 Years Ago, S&P 500 at 750 [12]Â – I think this will be a really interesting throwback for anyone who remembers compulsively monitoring their portfolios back in late 2008. -MyMoneyBlog
7 Reasons to Not Always Live Frugal [13]Â – An awesome reminder of why being super frugal all the time probably isn’t the best approach to a full life. Â -Three Thrifty Guys
Holiday Finance Fun
Don’t forget to check out more of our holiday reading series this month from cash back programs for your online shopping [14] all the way to holiday gift ideas [15]!