Super cool posts & giveaway

Before I get to the posts, I just wanted to let everyone know that Bargain Babe has got quite the giveaway going on. There are 45 prizes to be had, and drawings will start tomorrow, Monday Jan 25th and continue through Friday Jan 29th.

All you have to do is sign up for her email -- daily or weekly -- and you'll be entered to win. There are some great frugal books and plenty of gift cards. So go over there today and start an email subscription!


Okay, on to the posts of interest this week:


Beks over at Blogging Away Debt is wondering if this latest unemployment extension is a mistake. I'm not sure I agree, but it's an interesting issue.

Well-Heeled with a Mission discusses why saving for retirement is her biggest financial priority.

Revanche over at A Gai Shan Life talks about why you should use your sick days.

J from Budgets are Sexy poses the (sorta) age-old question: Pay off student loans or save for a house?

Over at Bible Money Matters is the last post in the series, Blueprint for How to Make with a Blog

Dog Ate My Finances had an interesting piece about Denial and Money.


There are probably tons more posts that I missed. But a girl's gotta start somewhere!