The last couple of weeks in the financial sector have been tough ones, with the markets going up and down (mostly down), rumors of bailout packages, legislation for said bailouts being voted down, lawmakers blaming each other for the plan’s failure and one of the largest drops in the markets in history yesterday. I’m almost afraid to see what comes next. I can only guess it won’t be good for my 401k.
Lots of reading around the blogosphere talking about what’s going on, and what you can do for yourself when the going gets tough. Check ‘em out!
- There’s room in the Citi for Wachovia @ freefrombroke.com
- We don’t need no stinking bailout @ frugaldad.com
- The trouble with living the frugal lifestyle @ ptmoney.com
- Hypocrisy of an economic bailout @ moolanomy.com
- Some things about things @ remodelingthislife.com
- Biggest bank failure in history @ cashmoneylife.com
- Congrats to Kacie on one year blogging! @ sensetosave.com
- 1 Year anniversary contest @ myinvestingblog.com
- Reaction to the proposed bailout @ milkyourmoney.com
- Dominate economic fear with frugality @ bargaineering.com
- 10 links to walk you through today’s financial crisis @ iwillteachyoutoberich.com
- Buy Low, Sell High @ moneysmartsblog.com
- Dow down 778 points – My Response @ thehappyrock.com
- A quick review of the S&P 500 2008 @ allfinancialmatters.com
- Is the U.S. economy doomed? @ livingoffdividends.com
- 10 basics for financial peace in tough times @ 20somethingfinance.com
- Why the bailout was rejected @ baglady.dreamhosters.com
- Stocks on sale? @ consumerismcommentary.com
- LA Times blames Clinton for the economic crisis @ pursuingholiness.com
- Details of the $700 billion bailout @ moneyning.com
- Wall street crisis not quite 1929 @ blogs.wsj.com
- 50 Frugal things you aren’t doing @ thewisdomjournal.com
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Thanks for the link!
Mr. Cheaps last blog post..Monday LinkStuff
Great roundup of posts. Thanks for the mention.
Patricks last blog post..Your Credit Score is About to Become More Valuable
Thanks for the mention, Pete!
Emilys last blog post..Not Plugging My Ears or Covering My Eyes
I’m a glutton for punishment and checked my 401(k)…eh, not so good.
FFBs last blog post..There’s Room In The Citi For Wachovia
i checked mine too after you said that – not so good. like you said.
Nice roundup Pete.
DOW up 500 today. If we can actually find a good long term solution rather than being scared into a stupid short term one, our country and finances will be much better off.
The Happy Rocks last blog post..DOW Down 778 Points – My Response