roundups

Two Simple Equations that Lead to Financial Success [Free Money Finance] “If you master these two equations alone, you will become wealthy.”

The 20 best money Web sites [CNN Money] “These sites have tools you can trust to help you make better money decisions.”

A Lavish Wedding Costs More Than You Think [Wall Street Journal] “The true cost of these things is more than most people realize. If they did the math, they’d probably get married in flip-flops.”

Seven Rational Things to Do When Financial Panic Hits [The Simple Dollar] “Here are seven things that you should attempt to do [when faced with a financial crisis.]”

Lifetime cost of bad credit: $201,712 [MSN Money] “If you’re not doing all you can to keep your credit scores high, you’re borrowing trouble — and you could pay a very heavy price.”

— FREE MONEY FINANCE

Questions to Ask After ‘I Will’ but Before ‘I Do’ [Wall Street Journal] “Some time between ‘Yes, I will marry you,’ and ‘I do,’ you and your partner need to have The Money Talk — the key questions all couples should ask of one another.”

Money matters in a marriage [The Washington Post] “Having a sound financial marriage is as romantic as roses and chocolate.”

5 things that kill home insurance [MSN Money] “Here are conditions that could make it hard to buy coverage for your home.”

How to Get the Best Rates on Your Savings — Safely [Get Rich Slowly] “With high-yield savings rates getting lower and lower and the stock market not doing so well either, what would you recommend?”

The New Credit-Card Rules: What to Expect [Smart Money] “[Here] are the key changes that the new law puts forth, along with some notable exceptions that could still allow consumers to get in trouble with their credit cards.”

— FREE MONEY FINANCE

Index Funds, Dowdy to Some, Get a Notable Endorsement [NY Times] “The wealthiest would have fine returns without the volatility and high fees if they simply used indexes to diversify their money across asset classes.”

It’s property tax assessment time. Here’s what homeowners need to know. [The Washington Post] “Even if a homeowner’s property tax assessment declines, the tax bill may not.”

Questions to Ask Before Buying Disability Insurance [Bucks Blog] “Starting the list with a few dozen questions [you should answer before buying disability insurance.”

What’s the best use of the energy tax credit? [Smart Spending] “For most homeowners, insulation gives you the best bang for your buck, but you might want to start with an energy audit.”

Which Tax Form to Use [Kiplinger] “Use the simplest form to meet your needs and avoid errors.”

— FREE MONEY FINANCE

10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions [WalletPop] “Make sure you don’t miss out on these 10 commonly overlooked tax deductions.”

Smart Strategies to Pick Mutual Funds [Kiplinger] “Using past performance alone often leads to a weak portfolio. Here are better ways to choose winners.”

5 ways to save on your Super Bowl bash [Smart Spending] “No matter who’s on your guest list, you can score a winner on a tight budget.”

Good financial advice on a budget [CNN Money] “[Here] you’ll find some better ways to get the help you need, no matter what your resources.”

6 False Assumptions About Debt-Free Living [Wise Bread] “Here are six false assumptions about debt free living.”

— FREE MONEY FINANCE

6 ways to get top dollar for your car [MSN Money] “Some sprucing up and savvy marketing can help you sell your vehicle for a lot more cash than a dealer would ever offer you.”

Headed for an Outlet Mall? Wear Your Thinking Cap [Smart Money] “Use these six tips for make sure you’re getting the best deal.”

Recessionomics 101: How to Make Extra Money [Wall Street Journal] “Fortunately, there also are many ways to earn extra cash even when full-time jobs and extra shifts aren’t an option.”

Giving to Haiti?
There’s a Tax Benefit, Too [Kiplinger] “Itemizers don’t have to wait until they file their 2010 returns, but some might want to.”

Beware the 4 new asset bubbles [CNN Money] “We’re now seeing the same signs that exposed the frenzy in real estate: prices flying far above their historic averages.”

— FREE MONEY FINANCE