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Weekend Reading: Labour Day Weekend Edition

By Kevin

A hot road in Cambodia.

Summer Heat

Another week goes by, as I enjoy the last of the summer heat. Although I will miss the heat, I need my sleep! With a combination of a hot, stuffy apartment and ragweed allergies, I don’t think I’ve gotten more than about 4-5 hours of sleep a night.

Posts of the week

I posted what could be my first controversial post of Invest It Wisely’s history: Consumer Ethics and Animals: Where Do You Draw the Line?. I also gave a look into my own background in the post “Who is Behind Invest It Wisely?“, and I did a quick introduction into the advantages of ETFs versus mutual funds in the post “How to Invest in Vanguard Funds Using ETFs — and Save Money While You’re at It“.

Weekend Reading

Beating The Index: Why Investing in Oil is Investing in China
BTI looks at the advantages of investing in oil, and how we can capitalize on the growth of the Chinese economy within the safety and security of the Canadian dollar and market.
Aspiring Millionaire: Yakezie Challenge Blog Carnival
Aspiring Millionaire did a great job on the Yakezie Challenge Blog Carnival. Many great articles (including one from yours truly) were included… check it out!
Top Gear: May and the machine
Ever wondered with amazement how it is that regular Joes can afford to drive something as complex as a modern car? This is a very interesting look at how we have benefited greatly from free markets and the advance of technology.
Buy Like Buffett: Why Your Grandparents Made More Money In The 70’s Than You Make Now
Does it ever seem like your money doesn’t go as far as it used to? Does it seem harder to afford the basic necessities of life than it was for your parents? Buy Like Buffett takes a look, and I offer an interesting counterpoint in the comments section.
The Daily Capitalist: Good is Bad, Bad is Good
This is an interesting look on how people are criticized by mainstream economists for saving their money, practicing frugality, and refusing to go further into debt to maintain a consumerist lifestyle.
Singularity Hub: Who Owns You? 20% of the Genes in Your Body are Patented
Yet another reason why patents are a joke… except there is nothing funny about what these companies, through the long arm of the government, are trying to do.
Mises Economics Blog: Social Insecurity
Is Social Security a ripoff for the young amongst us?
The Biz of Life: Who’d Have Thunk It: Expense Ratios Better Predictor of Future Performance Than Morningstar Ratings
Turns out that one of the best ways to compare funds might just be to take a look at the MERs!
Andrew Hallam: Do You Want to Beat the Market?
Andrew Hallam considers the possibility of delivering a knock-out punch to the market, along with strategies in evading a pack of hungry boars…
Faithful With A Few: Thoughts About Marriage on Our Anniversary
This is an inspiring story of true wealth, and a great story of a man’s devotion to his wife and family.
Juxtapoz: Dollar Origami Creator also Lives in Garbage Truck
This is a pretty neat garbage truck that’s been converted into a mobile home!
My Own Advisor: Our super simple automatic savings plan
My Own Advisor lays out a super simple strategy for building up your savings nest egg.
Everyday Tips and Thoughts: Should A Family of Four Be Able to Live Off $111,000 Per Year?
Is $111K a year enough for a family of four to live on and survive? Should they be complaining? Head over to read more about this family and their “dilemma”.
Wealth Artisan: Why Do New Cars Depreciate Sharply?
Wealth Artisan looks at some of the reasons why a car loses some 15-20% of its value the moment you drive it off the dealer’s lot…
Budgeting In the Fun Stuff: Developing a Frugal Food Habit: 4 Tips For Lowering Your Grocery Bill
This post looks at four different ways you can save money on groceries and lower your food bills.
Cool to be Frugal: Preparing for a Baby – What Do You Really Need?
Mrs. Frugal looks at what is really needed for the baby on the way.
How To Get Girls If You Live At Home With Mom & Dad
The Financial Samurai takes a hilarious look at the “advantages” of living at home.
Larry MacDonald: The Great Reflation: J. Anthony Boeckh
Larry takes an initial look at the book “The Great Reflation”, by J. Anthony Boeckh. The author offers a word of warning for those expecting a return to financial stability and seeking to buy and hold.
Young & Thrifty: 6 Tips for Buying Organic On the Cheap
Want to buy organic food, but don’t want to get ripped off in the process of doing so? Y&N has six suggestions to help you out.
How to Pick a Mutual Fund – Type
This is an in-depth post that looks at different types of investments, such as stocks, bonds, and precious metals. Bret also gives his thoughts on real estate and the merits of active investing versus passive investing.
DIY Investor: Don’t Bailout
Robert offers his perspective on investing in today’s markets, and suggests that we need to keep things in perspective and keep the long term in mind. These might be one of the best times to invest if you consider things in that sense!
Car Negotiation Coach: Your father was wrong: How NOT to negotiate car price
The Coach looks at two commonly-used strategies used to negotiate car prices, examines their pitfalls, and then offers his advice in getting the best price.
Sustainable Life Blog: Debt Free Budget
Jeff looks at how much money could be saved by going to a debt-free budget…
Youtube: A Meal To Die For
How’s this for an interesting restaurant?

Have a great Labour Day weekend, and see you next week.

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About Kevin

Kevin has left the office, and he is currently fighting the rat race by working on his own business. He enjoys exploring unvisited places around the world and gaining new experiences. He believes that by properly managing our energy and time, we can learn to invest our lives wisely.

Comments

  1. The Biz of Life says

    September 3, 2010 at 8:12 am

    Thanks for the mention. Loved the video on the heart attack grill… not sure I want to eat there, but interesting marketing approach.

    • Kevin says

      September 4, 2010 at 11:16 am

      I would try it once… but I don’t think I could down a triple or quadruple bypass. That’s 8000 calories… wtf!

  2. Jeff @ sustainablelifeblog says

    September 3, 2010 at 8:38 am

    Thanks for including me in your round up this week!

    • Kevin says

      September 4, 2010 at 11:16 am

      No problem; keep the great articles coming!

  3. Everyday Tips says

    September 3, 2010 at 9:45 am

    Loved your posts this week! (Well, that is true every week now that I think about it.)

    Thanks for the inclusion, and have a great holiday weekend!

    • Kevin says

      September 4, 2010 at 11:17 am

      Thanks, hope you have a great labour day weekend!

  4. Financial Samurai says

    September 3, 2010 at 9:56 am

    Yummmmmmmmm……… love those “heart stopper” videos! Have a great long weeekdn!

    • Kevin says

      September 4, 2010 at 11:53 am

      Hahaha… with a big dose of lard to go. 😉 Have a great labour day weekend, Sam.

  5. Khaleef @ KNS Financial says

    September 3, 2010 at 10:43 am

    Kevin, thank you so much for including my article among so many great reads!

    That is a very interesting approach for a restaurant!

    • Kevin says

      September 4, 2010 at 11:55 am

      It was a great post; thanks for inspiring me, Khaleef!

  6. Roshawn @ Watson Inc says

    September 3, 2010 at 10:48 am

    Great round up…have a nice Labor Day Weekend.

    • Kevin says

      September 4, 2010 at 11:53 am

      Thanks, you too!

  7. Financial Cents says

    September 3, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    Thanks for including me Kevin, have a great weekend!

    • Kevin says

      September 4, 2010 at 11:55 am

      Yep, enjoy the BBQs! 😉

  8. Budgeting in the Fun Stuff says

    September 3, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    Thanks for the link love and for a list of weekend reading material. 🙂

    • Kevin says

      September 4, 2010 at 11:54 am

      Thanks for including my link as well, and have a great weekend!

  9. youngandthrifty says

    September 4, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Thanks for the link love.

    Haha! That’s an awesome video you have there.

    I want a Quadruple Bypass burger to go please!

    I like how he said “No, the American Medical Association doesn’t recognize me as a doctor”.

    • Kevin says

      September 4, 2010 at 11:54 am

      Haha, I liked that part, too! It seems like such a ridiculous concept for a restaurant, but I wouldn’t mind trying it once in my life…

  10. Forest@FrugalZeitgeist says

    September 4, 2010 at 6:30 am

    I enjoyed the ethics post very much…. More that please :). Disagreements and discussion can really fuel a blog post to get endless comments.

    • Kevin says

      September 4, 2010 at 11:15 am

      Glad you enjoyed it! I was surprised at how civil the comments were! 😉

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