The story of the week was the rescue of the trapped miners in Chile. They had the world cheering them on and taught us a lot in the process. Consumerism Commentary identified 6 money and life lessons in their story.
Just think about what you can do with that amount of discipline and perseverance in your life.
Editors Picks
I’m changing the format up a little so I can include more links . It was just too difficult to pare down to ten best posts this week.
8 Money Questions That Have a Lasting Impact on Your Finances. These decisions make a big difference in your life. @Christian PF
Family Lessons in Frugality. Aloysa is originally from Russia and discusses the difference in frugality between Russia and America. @ The Kitchen Sink
John Lennon Quotes. Teachings from John Lennon on money and life. @Free from Broke
Why You Need Health Insurance and How I Learned it the Hard Way. The title says it all. @ Money Crashers
The Power of 2nd (and 3rd) Opinions. Jay saved thousands of dollars by getting other quotes for car repairs. @ Budgets Are Sexy
When the Levee Breaks. How could you not like a post that mentions Robert Plant in the first sentence (plus has a Led Zeppelin video)? You’ll have to read it for the connection to personal finance. @ Gen Y Wealth
Are You Familiar with Tipping Etiquette? This post includes thoughts on tipping on all types of dining situations. @ Personal Finance Firewall
How do You Know You’re Retired if You’re Still Working? An interesting look at working while retired. @ Retirement: A Full-Time Job
Judging A Generation Of Home Buyers Based On TV Shows like ‘House Hunters’. Observations on today’s home buyers. @ Everyday Tips and Thoughts
Do you have a Emergency Financial File to simplify your personal finances? A reminder how to have information you need readily accessible for emergencies. @ Simple Financial Lifestyle
How Higher Taxes Saved Me A Boatload Of Money. A silver lining in the recent California tax increases. @ Financial Samurai
Introducing EOD Basic 3.0: Made for Newbies but Perfect for Everyone. This is a great tool for zero-based budgeting. @ Enemy of Debt
Dave Ramsey’s New House: Did He Follow His Own Advice And Pay Cash?. You’ll have to read the post to find the answer. @ Bible Money Matters
Carnivals
There’s only a lot because I forgot some last week. Enjoy these round-ups of good reading on the web.
Carnival of Money Stories @ Free Money Finance
Black Coffee: I See the Fed Is Getting Into the Halloween Spirit @ Len Penzo
Weekend Reading: The Changing Seasons and Canadian Thanksgiving Edition @ Invest it Wisely
Green Links: Saving Green and Going Green @ Greenbacks Gal
Sherpa Picks: Holiday Spending, Groupon and More @ Cash Flow Sherpas
2010 Blog Action Day Roundup @ Beating Broke
Smoky Mountain Getaway Roundup @ Personal Finance by the Book
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Anybody who ever complains, I just tell them “Chilean Miners”. For real.
@FS: Yes, they do set a new standard for behavior under incredible circumstances and challenge.
Thank you so much for including!
Thanks for the mention! Yep, would not be easy to stay in a dark mine for two months. Sam’s got a point there.
Here’s one thing that amazes me – there was one miner who was supposedly running 6 miles a day in the mines! That’s keeping your spirits up.
@Aloysa: You are very welcome. I enjoyed the perspective in the post.
@Invest it Wisely: I’m sure it wasn’t easy but humans are amazing and can do what it takes when put to the test.
@ Craig: Exercise would be a good way to keep in shape and keep the endorphins going. I guess the air wasn’t that good for the lungs though.
Kay Lynn – thanks so much for including me!!!
Thanks for the post mention and awesome selection of posts here!
Thank you very much for the inclusion, and I loved your contribution to Blog Action Day.
Thanks, Jesse. I missed out on it last year and was happy to take part this time. I’ll let the group know earlier next years so we can have more participants.
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