Blog roundup #4, Tell-me-how-to-do-it edition

Whenever I tell people I host a blog about money, they ask me what to do about their personal finances. Umm…I don’t know. It depends. Key disclaimer – I’m not a financial planner, accountant, or psychologist. I can lead you in the right direction, as in, what’s been useful for ME, but really, this blog is about entertainment. The same can be said for nearly every other blog out there. With that out of the way, let the links begin:

I know nothing about money. Where do I begin?

The best of the best – a helpful resource of financial websites
http://mizmoney.blogspot.com/2008/05/best-of-best-8-really-good-financial.html

Everything you need to know about personal finance. It’s simple. Really.
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/11/29/everything-you-ever-really-needed-to-know-about-personal-finance-on-the-back-of-five-business-cards/

How do I talk about money with my partner?

Know where the money is going – especially what’s in your spouse’s wallet
http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2008/06/do-you-know-wha.html

One of the best books out there for dealing with relationships and money is Smart Couples Finish Rich. For a good synopsis of the book, check out this review:
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/06/review-smart-couples-finish-rich/

How do I create a budget?

A budget evolves over time, but starting from scratch is a daunting task. Here's a good go-to guide.
http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/14/building-your-first-budget/

Now that you have a budget, learn how to save even more by analyzing trends.
http://personalfinancier.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-to-save-money-by-analyzing-your.html

Contingency budgeting – you need to have a plan B, or constantly re-evaluate the budget. Your choice. (Mr. Cents and I have 3 contingency budgets for a variety of situations).
http://harvestingdollars.com/2008/04/18/prepare-for-a-recession-or-job-loss-with-2-budgets/

Now what? On the road to building wealth

Save automatically – a great way to be on the road to being a millionaire. Here’s 9 ways to save without breaking a sweat:
http://www.bripblap.com/2008/9-ways-to-save-without-breaking-a-sweat/

Invest wisely as a couple – it’s easy to make these common mistakes.
http://www.bankrate.com/gookeyword/news/investing/20080430-investing-couples-mistakes-a1.asp

More information, please

Carnivals are a great way to see many financial articles and perspectives at once. Here’s the latest in the personal finance world:
http://www.bripblap.com/2008/9-ways-to-save-without-breaking-a-sweat/
http://www.mrsmicah.com/2008/06/23/carnival-of-personal-finance-158-vampire-slaying-edition/
http://myinvestingblog.com/2008/06/26/money-hacks-carnival-18-the-history-of-money/