Week in Review: Blackout Edition

by Kay Lynn

Swamp TV.

Today is the NFL home opener for the San Diego Chargers and I can’t watch the game.  Nope, the Chargers didn’t sell enough tickets by Thursday so the game is not being televised for the first time since November 2004.

So, although not happy about the situation I’ve decided to make the best of it and maybe work on the blog a little this afternoon.  I’ll try not to pout but no guarantees.

Editor’s Picks

My Journey to Millions advises not to use automated will kits. Read more to find out the downside.

Can you imagine a $168 cheese sandwich. Len Penzo shares what this expensive offering can teach us about hype and value.

Watson, Inc. asks if competent kids need an inheritance. I understand his point but think it pertains mostly to very wealthy people. Most of us will be happy if we have a comfortable retirement and still have anything to leave.

Giving is not just an act of the rich. Squirrelers discusses two examples of how anybody can be generous.

Go Banking Rates shares the origins of a few common personal finance sayings including my favorite, “bringing home the bacon“.

There is never enough information on baby boomers (tongue in cheek) and Consumer Boomer brings us 15 online resources for baby boomers.

Funny About Money shares what the fear and loathing in Americais really about with a personal story.

School’s started and it’s time to think about the the holidays.  Christian PF has 7 thing to do today to get ready for Christmas.

Canadian Finance Blog shares what is a price to earnings ratio. You should understand this concept before investing in stocks.

The news this week that poverty is increasing in America was not good and Buy Like Buffett writes about how it relates to loss of income.

Carnivals

Carnival of Personal Finance #274 – I Love New York Edition @ Danielle Liss.com

Yakezie Personal Finance Carnival – The Millionaire Nurse Edition @ Millionaire Nurse Blog

Canadian Finance Carnival #2 @ Canadian Finance Blog

Sherpa Picks @ Cash Flow Sherpas

Link Love: Overdue Edition @ Girl With the Red Balloon

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Roshawn @ Watson Inc September 19, 2010 at 1:21 pm

Oh no, I hope this isn’t just for the super-financially elite. I hope the product of executing financially sound plans is that we will all have enough to leave a decent inheritance 🙂 I’m just concerned that if put money in the hands of offspring who are irresponsible, the money will be wasted and possibly harmful to them.

Anyway, thank you immensely for including my post in your awesome round up!!!! I enjoyed the discussion in comments!

Kind Regards,

Shawn

Kay Lynn September 20, 2010 at 7:15 pm

Roshawn, you’re welcome. I guess since my kids are already adults and will be well into their 30s and 40s by the time I retire I don’t plan to structure it differently than one lump sum. I would agree that it should be done differently with younger children.

Tom @ Canadian Finance Blog September 19, 2010 at 8:25 pm

Thanks for the mention!

The Chargers didn’t sell out? wow, maybe I should come down and finally see an NFL game in person… plus my wife and I loved it the last time we went to San Diego!

Kay Lynn September 20, 2010 at 7:16 pm

Tom, come on down! Make sure you arrange it to be when the Southern California PF bloggers meet as we’d all love to meet you.

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