Weekly Roundup – 10/13/06

Here’s a quick rundown of some posts that caught my eye over the past week…

JLP has been blogging for two whole years. This week he chose to educate us with a lesson on converting annual percentage rates to annual percentage yields.

Jim asks (and answers) what are the necessary adult vaccinations?

Flexo has a list of ten ways to be penny wise but pound foolish.

FMF wrote a letter to Hampton Inn and he wants your feedback.

MBH explains his aversion to debt.

J.D. has an interesting post on tipping — how much and to whom?

NCN made a last minute assault on his $20k savings goal, and he pulled it off!

The Boglehead’s book review project kept chugging along with the following additions:

Chapter 6: How much do you need to save?
Chapter 7: Keep it simple
Chapter 8: Asset allocation
Chapter 9: Costs matter
Chapter 10 & 11: Taxes Part 1 & 2

Crazy Money is handing out awards for excellence, and guess what? I was one of the winners, along with Searchlight Crusade, BankDeals, Boston Gal’s Open Wallet, and Yet Another Blog About Money. Thanks!

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