Links 01-17-10

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What a hectic week we have ahead for us. We have two birthday parties coming up for our two oldest kids (will be 10 and 3). We ave all sorts of planning and cleaning to get done in the next week. This will be the first time we host a number of people since we moved here. And on top of that our littlest (6 months) is crawling like a maniac already so we’re running around the apartment keeping up with her. Whew! But these are good problems to have.

Hey, have you seen Spectacle with Elvis Costello on the Sundance Channel? If you love music you should really check it out! I really enjoy seeing Elvis’ interviews and outlook on music. Good stuff (listening to him as I write this)! I love seeing what inspires people and how they got where they are.

Here are some articles you should give a look at:

The Centsible Life turned one year old and has a huge giveaway!

I was honored to be included in Bible Money Matters top 50 personal finance bloggers to watch in 2010. Great company in those ranks!

Money Energy asks What Money and Markets Look Like In Another 100 Years

Take a look at The Best 101 Debt Busting Posts of 2009 (from 101 Frugal Bloggers)

An awesome article on the two income myth over at Brip Blap. Yes!

Amateur Asset Allocator lists The Five Best International Mutual Funds For Your IRA

Cash Money Life explains How to Get Your Free FICO Credit Score

Being Frugal tells us What the New Changes in Credit Card Rules Mean for You

Moolanomy talk about 2010 Roth IRA Conversion, Important Things to Know

Generation X Finance says New Law Makes it Harder for Teens to Get a Credit Card Starting February 22

Studenomics explains 5 Steps to Get You Hired as an English Teacher Abroad

Man Vs Debt tell us Top 10 Money Movies of the Decade

SquawkFox explains 10 Frugal Ways to get Fit this Winter

Fiscal Geek reviews You Need a Budget (YNAB) 3.0 Personal Finance Software

PT Money has 5 Tips for Making Extra Money

The Wisdom Journal says Don’t Forget About The Free YNAB Giveaway Ron is giving away one copy of this fantastic budgeting software in a drawing to be held February 1st. All you have to do is leave a comment to enter!

Finance Freelance Life asks Does the World Need Yet Another Credit Option?

Couple Money explains Areas to Automate Your Finances

The Smartest Consumer says If the idea of needing a million dollars to retire scares you then learn about the real rate of investment return.

No Debt Plan wonders Your Spouse: Financial Teammate or Financial Enemy? Frenemy maybe?

Bargaineering has S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats – A look at the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, what has changed for 2010, and it’s viability as an investment.