5 Most Interesting Personal Finance Posts of the Week

2008 February 23

by Kyle

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I’ve compiled a short list of 5 of the most interesting Personal Finance posts of the past week. These aren’t necessarily the best, just a few that caught my eye for whatever reason. I hope to make this a weekly event because a.) it gives you something to read you may have missed during the week and b.) it satisfies my desire to be lazy on the weekend. Enjoy.

Cost of Living Increasing Faster than Inflation Estimates by Five Cent Nickel
A reminder that the CPI is an AVERAGE statistic. Your mileage may vary depending on your location and spending habits.

3 Effective Option Strategies to Soften the Blow in This Volatile Market by Generation X Finance
Despite their reputation for being high-risk investments, options are best used as a hedge against uncertainty. Here are a few conservative option plays.

Need an Online Coupon Code? by Mapgirl
Always do a quick search for online coupon codes before buying something online.

Daily Links: True Geek Addition by Get Rich Slowly
You can now stream episodes of Star Trek, Hawaii Five-O, The Twilight Zone, MacGyver, and other classic shows for free from CBS.

Save Money by Complaining by Free Money Finance
Just because complaining about stuff can be fun.