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This weekend the Financial Blogger Conference is happening in Chicago! Hundreds of bloggers are attending, including many Yakezie bloggers and big names such as Ramit Sethi. I did not make it, so if you were there, I’d love to hear your stories. 🙂
On to weekend reading:
- Spartan Oil: High Growth Outlook With Light Oil Focus (Beating The Index)
Carnivals
- Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #203 – September 23, 2011 (The Skilled Investor)
- Carnival of Wealth, Stickler Edition (Control Your Cash)
- The Carnival of Financial Camaraderie (My University Money)
- Yakezie Carnival – Examples of Selflessly Helping Others Throughout History – September 25th, 2011 Edition (My Personal Finance Journey)
China
If ever you think you have it tough, just read this story written by a peasant girl from China (note: China Smack version is a little embellished and the pictures are not of the actual person).
- Peasant Girl: My Life Is Miserable Because I Am Poor (China Smack)
- (Original source) 70末农家女的生存无奈 宁做…… 不嫁穷人 (Sina Forums)
Something else that was interesting: In China they have these “human flesh search” engines. Basically if someone caught you doing something you shouldn’t have been doing… and people want to find out who you are, an army of people does research until they track you down and find you. Interesting, if a bit scary and dystopian!
- Human Flesh Search (Wikipedia)
Investing
- Three consequences of selling in a bear market (Retire Happy Blog)
- My online conversation with Barry, the dividend-investor millionaire (My Own Advisor)
Economics
- Is a 4-year degree worth it? (Money Mamba)
- My Plan For Buffett’s Money (And Those That Want To Pay More Taxes) (Everyday Tips and Thoughts)
Motivation
- Glass Half Full Yakezie Black Belt (Buck Inspire)
- If You Want To Get Rich, Stop Messing Around! (Yakezie)
- Sometimes, Being Yourself Isn’t Good Enough (Investorz Blog)
Miscellaneous
- Which Blog Monetization Strategies Work For Long Term Growth? (Don’t DIY)
- Money Q & A Interview (Couple Money)
Have a great weekend, everyone.
Thanks for the mention! By the way, when does the Financial Blogger Conference last until?
Thanks for the mention Kevin. From everything I’ve read about the folks in Chicago, they are having a very good time!
Hey Kevin, thanks for including my site.
The conference was fantastic. Absolutely exhausting, but it was totally worth the cost of admission. I was really impressed with the speaker line up, and I can say I learned a ton.
I need a nap now…
Missed the conference, but sounded like a blast. Human flesh search? Sounds like Google for cannibals. Great round up and thanks for including me!
Hey Kevin, thanks for checking out my new blog and including it in your roundup!
p.s. I wish I could’ve made it to the conference to meet everyone face to face!
I was at the conference.
I agree that it was exhausting. But I cheated and went to bed early rather than going to the Saturday night party. That’s the sort of thing you are reduced to when you are 54 and most of the people in your group are in their late 20s and early 30s!
Everyone had good things to say about the conference. It was put on in a highly professional way. I met lots of smart and kind people and enjoyed myself. I am certain there will be another one next year and I plan to attend again.
I hope to see you there next year, Kevin. I very much would like to get to talk things over with you in person!
Rob
I really wish I could have made the conference. Shame, it looked like a lot of fun.
Yep I will definitely have to consider about going and making it next time. Sounds like it was really worth it!