For those of you who have been reading my blog for a while, you will know that I joined the Yakezie network in June 2010. Yakezie is a network of personal finance bloggers that are helping each other to grow their blogs in popularity, ranking, and content. I must say that this group of people are truly amazing. Everyone does what they can to help out their fellow members with no questions asked. The teamwork and committment to everyone in the group has really touched my heart.
So, in an effort to say thank you to all of these wonderful people, I have decided to put a little twist on the PEP for the week. Today you will have the honour and opportunity to read some of the greatest posts from some of these folks. The stories they share and the advice they give in these posts will help you and anyone else you share them with to get on the road of financial freedom. Please, take your time to read each one to make sure you don’t miss anything. I promise, it will be well worth your time.
The theme today will be that of Awards. Each post will receive a unique award based on its content. So without further adieu, I present you with the “Twisted PEP’s” for the week.
1. How to Redecorate on a Budget: 8 Great Repurposing Ideas (@inexpensively)- this blog is awarded the “Excellence in Reuse” award. This post contains fantastic ways that you can give your home an extreme makeover by making use of what you already have. You won’t have to spend a single penny.
2. This One Question Will Change Your Spending Habits (@financiallypoor)- this blog is awarded the “Excellence in Mind Mastery” award. Far to often, many of us function on impulse and just go with the flow. We don’t stop and question our actions to find out the reason we are doing what we are doing. In this post, Kevin reminds us that we and only we, are the master of our mind. So if you have been feeling stressed lately, burnt out, and in debt, read this post and then take a moment to ask yourself ‘why’.
3. 7 Most Important Habits of Rich People (@redeemingriches)- this blog is awarded the “Excellence in Personal Development” award. Many of us are trying to ‘be all you can be’. We are constantly working on improving ourselves and our circumstances in life. What we sometimes forget though is the area of our finances. Developing sound financial habits is just as important to our success as advancing in our career or staying healthy. Check this post out for 7 easy to learn habits that you can do to ensure your personal development is complete.
4. Who Are The Largest Land Owners in the World and The United States? (@investwithpassion)- this blog is awarded the “Excellence in Investigating” award. The ability to invest in real estate seems futile after reading this list. Guess who owns 1/6th of the world’s land mass? You have to read the article to find out. Kudos to this blog team for uncovering these fascinating facts.
5. What Do You Need to Get Out of the Rat Race and Achieve Financial Freedom? (@investitwisely)- this blog is awarded the “Excellence in Escaping” award. Too many of us get caught in the jail of debt with little options to ever facilitate an escape. In this post, Kevin shares with us his thoroughly planned escape plan which highlights ways we can maximize our money and become debt free. Read this post and join him in the mission to escape the jail of debt. Life is too short to just sit around and count the days on the wall.
6. 7 Reasons We Decided to Use the Emergency Fund to Pay off Debt (@budgetingthefunstuff)- this blog is awarded the “Excellence in Balancing” award. In this situation, they had to weigh out the pros and cons of this decision to see if the benefit would out weigh the risk. They took the time to consider all angles and circumstances. This is a lesson for us in financial decision making. We should never make any rash impulse actions when it comes to our money. We need to take the time to understand the situation and the options available and see if we can find the best balance possible. And remember, every situation is unique so your solution will also be unique.
7. You Need an Online High Yield Savings Account- 9 Reasons (@freefrombroke)- this blog is awarded the “Excellence in Debating” award. After reading this post, you will have hard time arguing with him about why you shouldn’t open a high yield savings account. It really is a fantastic way to bulk up your savings.
8. Simplify Your Mortgage Refinance with These Seven Questions (@simplefinanciallifestyle)- this blog is awarded the “Excellence in Education” award. It is not a new principle that it is best to learn as much about as subject as possible before making a decision. In this post, the blogger outlines 7 questions you should learn the answer to prior to refinancing your mortgage. So take the time to do your research and learn what you can before signing any papers at the bank.
9. Family Lessons in Frugality (@aloysakitchensink)- this blog is awarded the “Excellence in Objectivity” award. It is so easy for us to get wrapped up in our own mental models that we judge ourselves and others based on preconceived ideas and notions. We don’t allow ourselves to get the real story before making an opinion or taking action. In this post. Aloysa talks about her own definition of frugality and how it differs from that of many others. The great part is though, she doesn’t pass judgement on differing opinions. This is a great reminder for us. Don’t let your mental models and preconceived notions get in the way of your decisions or interactions.
10. 101 Ways To Make Money Using the Internet (@buylikebuffett)- this blog is awarded the “Excellence in Entrepreneurship” award. In this post you will find a vast array of different ways you can make some extra money using the internet. No matter what your talents are you , you will probably find something on this list that will work for you.
Well folks, this concludes the award ceremony. I hope you have enjoyed reading the winning posts and that you have written down some tips that can help you in your own life.
Cheers and have a great weekend.
Miss T has written 579 articles on this blog. Hi, I am Miss T and I am the owner and head writer of PrairieEcoThrifter. Each and every day I am working to live a money savvy, healthy, and green life.While you're here, consider signing up for the RSS feed or email subscription . Both deliver the latest articles directly to you everyday. Have a Twitter , Facebook, Reddit, Stumble Upon, or Digg account? Then follow me for all of the latest posts or to send any comments or questions.
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This is such a gool idea! And the articles are really good! Your site is really creative.
Thanks for putting this together and for including me!
Great stuff, thx, book-marked.