One of the world’s oldest newspapers, News of the World, ran its last issue this past Sunday. It wasn’t the rise of the internet driving subscribers away nor falling advertising revenues that brought the 168 year old paper down. Instead, a massive cell phone hacking scandal was to blame. The damage may not stop with just the paper closing — the entity was owned by News Corp and there are calls for a massive investigation in both the United States and in England.
Instead of worrying about whether or not your phone has been hacked, or is hackable, spend some time this weekend catching up on some great money articles:
Bucksome Boomer | Two Year Blogiversary Giveaway with over $350 in Prizes!
Smart on Money | From Billionaire To Broke: One Wealthy Heiress And Her Slide Into Bankruptcy
Fast Company | Dear Netflix Subscribers: Stop Whining
Couple Money | Saving Big Bucks on Baby Gear
Budgeting In the Fun Stuff | I AM QUITTING!!!
RothIRA.com | Reasons to Consider a Roth 401k Conversion
The Art of Non-Conformity | How to Use Frequent Flyer Miles to Go Anywhere
Oblivious Investor | What’s My Cost Basis for Inherited Property?
Boomer and Echo | No Fee Banking, No More Excuses
CNN Money | Should I Invest in a Traditional or Roth 401k?
Sustainable Personal Finance | Making Money Online – 4 Decades of Deals
Free From Broke was featured in the following carnivals this week:
288th Festival of Frugality – Dog Days of Summer Edition
Carnival of Personal Finance #317 – The Harry Potter Edition
Carnival of Wealth #46 – July 10 2011 Edition — Personal Dividends – Money+Lifestyle
Yakezie Carnival 7/10/2011 – Birthday Edition, Part 1 | Money Reasons
Canadian Finance Carnival #44 – Canadian Finance Blog
Money Beagle: Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #193 – July 15, 2011
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I’m pretty sure my phone is hackable, but I doubt anyone would find anything of interest other than my Brick Breaker high score.
Thanks for the mention!
Haha, same here. But that whole scandal is truly despicable.
Thanks for the mention!!! Woot! I am self-employed!!! It is still sinking in.
Let me tell you, it’s a great feeling earning your own money. Best of luck with your ventures.