Welcome to the End of the World and Happy Friday fellow debt wranglers. If you are reading this, then you might not be worried about the Mayan prophesy that has taken the world by storm. Maybe you want to just read about how to clean up your finances when you wake up on 12/22 and start getting real. Thanks for deciding to stop by Debt Roundup on the last day of the world, it makes me feel special! Also, Happy Holidays. Now, on to the round up.
Top Personal Finance Blog Award
I was nominated for a top personal finance blog award from eCollegeFinder along with many other great blogs. I was notified on Tuesday that I was a winner along with some of the best blogs out there. In three short months, Debt Roundup has become a top personal finance resource. I could not have done it without my readers and my fellow bloggers helping out. Thank you.
Great Giveaways
- Join the $100 Making Ends Meet giveaway that I am co-hosting
- Enter the Exclusive Cash Giveaway from Modest Money
- Enter the iPad 3 Giveaway from Modest Money, Frugal Rules, The Outlier Model, Mo Money Mo Houses, Freedom Thirty Five, Add Vodka, Prairie Ec0-Thrifter, See Debt Run, Work Save Live, Club Thrifty, Making Sense of Cents, Money Q&A, iHeart Budgets, and Three Thrifty Guys.
- Enter the Big Cash Giveaway from PT Money, My Money Blog, CompareCards.com, Dough Roller, Wealth Pilgrim, and Cash Money Life by 12/23.
Interview
When roaming around the personal finance blogs, I noticed a post from Veronica at Pelican On Money. She wrote a post about the Pros and Cons of Making Money With an Online Store. She has shown interest in becoming an e-commerce store owner full time. For those who don’t know, I used to run a successful e-commerce electronics store for about 4 years. I have a lot of experience in this field. I made a comment on Veronica’s post and then she asked to interview me. I was honored that she asked and her interview with me was published on Monday and Tuesday. If you haven’t checked them out, then please do. I provide all honest answers and don’t try to sell you anything.
- Powerful Lessons Learned in Starting an Online Store (Part 1)
- Powerful Lessons Learned in Starting an Online Store (Part 2)
Thank you again Veronica for the interview. I enjoyed the questions and I hope you found my answers helpful.
The Weekly Roundup
This week’s edition has some great resources in it. If you haven’t checked it out, I highly recommend it. You can also subscribe for free with only a weekly email being sent out every Friday. Enjoy!
Search Term of the Week
This weeks search term is apparently someone that is trying to find out what month it is. I am not sure how this person found my website, but oh well.
“is december” – why yes, it is December. I am glad that Debt Roundup can help you out with your calendar.
Mentions/Carnivals
Debt Roundup was included in the Yakezie Carnival hosted by Michelle from Making Sense of Cents. Thanks Michelle!
My tips for saving money post was mentioned on HireNanny.org in their 30 Blogs with Tips to Saving Money at the Grocery Store
Great Personal Finance Reads
There were no shortages of great reads from the personal finance community this week. I was a little overwhelmed, but I came up with a great list of reads that I enjoyed this week. If you have time today or over the weekend, please read the work from these great bloggers and if you enjoy it, then follow them on Twitter or Facebook.
- Understanding Capital Gains Distributions – GenY Finance
- Your End Of The World Budget – iHeart Budgets
- 5 Reasons Women Deserve to Make Less Than Men – Student Debt Survivor
- How to Manage Your Money So That You’ll Always Have Enough – Tackling Our Debt
- Why I Am a Maker of Things – Thrity Six Months
- Online Strategies for Holiday Shopping Bargains – Young Adult Money
- A Beginners Guide to Early Retirement – Canadian Budget Binder
- Confessions of a Cheap-Ass Santa – Club Thrifty
- 7 Ways to Lose Money with Last-Minute Gift Shopping – Modest Money
- Taking The Plunge is Not Just For Polar Bears – Part 1 – Frugal Rules
- Don’t Allow “I Can’t” to Become a Barrier to Wealth – The Frugal Path
- 5 Frugal Christmas Ideas for Children – Work Save Live
- 10 Tips on How to Save Money on Your Electric Bill – Three Thrifty Guys
- How to Stay Relevant in Your Career – See Debt Run
- Justifying The Cost of My Smartphone – Our Freaking Budget
- “Twas The Week Before Christmas” – Eyes On The Dollar
- Why Are Americans Clueless About Canada? – Finance Fox
- When the cash runs out before the month does – Money Master Mom
- 30 Tips – How to Stay Safe on the Internet – Monster Piggy Bank
- 3 Steps To Eliminating All Of Your Debt, Part 1: Prepare – Repaid.org
- 5 Sensible and 5 Ridiculous Reasons to Take Out a Loan – The Savvy Scot
- What Is Budgeting and Why Is It Important? – Stumble Forward
- How Hard Is Your Money Working For You? – Financial Samurai
- Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early Or Invest? – Boomer & Echo
- Pay Yourself First To Save Money And Enjoy Life – Money Beagle
About Grayson
Thanks so much for including me again this week Grayson! I’m feeling really loved
Plus the world hasn’t ended yet so that’s nice 
Hopefully your bundle of joy isn’t too far away. Could be a really special Christmas for you and your partner if junior decides to poke out on the 25th.
Glen @ Monster Piggy Bank recently posted..MPB – Pool Room Posts #9
You are most welcome Glen. My bundle of joy is technically late as of today, so who knows when he might be joining the world. It would be cool if he did it today, since it is the last day on earth!
Hope you have a great weekend and that the world doesn’t end!
Michelle recently posted..Christmas and the Costs
You as well Michelle. Thanks for stopping by here!
Thank you very much for allowing me to interview you. Your answers were so helpful and I’m pretty sure anyone who’s thinking about starting a store and reads those posts will find them VERY VERY useful. There’s just nothing quite like great, unbiased advice from someone who has been there and done that.
Veronica @ Pelican on Money recently posted..The Best of Pelican on Money 2012
You are most welcome. I am glad that I can help someone out, especially since I went through the same thing. If I can save you some money, then I have done my job!
Awesome round up this week Grayson and thanks for including my article budgeting. Also congrats on the nomination you defiantly deserve it.
Chris @ Stumble Forward recently posted..What Credit Card Should I Get? How to Compare Your Options
Thank you Chris and thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment.
Thanks for the mention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a great weekend!
Holly@ClubThrifty recently posted..The VIP Club Roundup – 14th Edition
You are most welcome. I hope you are enjoying the last day on earth!
Thanks so much for the mention Grayson! We’re all still around here, so that’s pretty good. Now if only my presents would just wrap themselves…
John S @ Frugal Rules recently posted..Frugal Friday: Posts That Ruled This Week, the Clark W. Griswold Edition
You are welcome John. Why don’t you just not wrap them and say they are from Santa. I mean, Santa never really wrapped gifts.
I loved the interview, and thanks for the mention! Have a great weekend!
DC @ Young Adult Money recently posted..Enjoy the Holidays without Breaking the Bank
Good to hear DC. I am glad you liked (loved) the interview. Have a good weekend as well!
I am planning on getting up on 12/22 and seeing that the world is still intact. That being said, I will have some time this weekend to read some of the posts from your round up
Deacon @ Well Kept Wallet recently posted..Thirty Things I Learned Before 30
That is my plan as well, but not reading my roundup as I already read those posts. Thanks for stopping by Deacon.
Thanks so much for the mention mate. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Cheers Mr.CBB
Canadian Budget Binder recently posted..Budget-Friendly Christmas Decoration Ideas For The Home
You are most welcome and Happy Holidays to you and the Mrs., Mr. CBB!
Great list of posts Grayson! Thanks so much for the link love too! I appreciate it.
It has been great to connect with you over the past few months.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Tackling Our Debt recently posted..8 Powerful Steps Towards Developing Your Personal Power
Thank you and you are welcome Sicorra. I appreciate being able to connect with you as well. Have a Merry Christmas!
Thanks for linking Jeff’s post, Grayson! I just now read your about me section…wow you did awesome getting yourself out of a mess of debt–great job!
Michelle recently posted..How to Forge Yourself a Successful (and Lucrative) Career
Thanks Michelle. I also did a great job getting into a mess of debt. Oops!
Thanks for mentioning Joe’s guest post. Have a great weekend. Glad it wasn’t the end of the world.
Kim@Eyesonthedollar recently posted..My Best Financial Tip: Stop Being Afraid
You are welcome Kim. Have a great weekend as well and happy to see you on the 22nd!
Thanks so much for including me. Congrats on the blog award. Hope your little one arrives soon. Christmas baby?
KK @ Student Debt Survivor recently posted..My New Year’s Resolution: Spend More Money
You are welcome and thank you. I am hoping my little one comes soon as well and will probably be a Christmas baby. His due date was yesterday, so who knows.
Congratulations on the blog award! There are several links on your roundup that caught my eye that I will be checking out now. Happy Holidays!
Felix Lee recently posted..5 Benefits of Early Retirement
Thank you Felix. I hope you enjoy the roundup and have a great holiday!
Thanks for the mention bud, and congrats on your blog award!
Keep us posted on the little bundle of joy!
You are welcome Eddie and thank you. I will keep everyone posted!
Congratulations on the top personal finance blog nomination. It is certainly well-deserved.
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Thank you Bryan, I really appreciate it. I hope you have a good holiday!
Nice listings on the Great Personal Finance Reads…I liked ‘Justifying The Cost of My Smartphone’ the most as I am a smartphone freak
Thank you for the mention on my Guest Post! on EyesOnTheDollar. I hope you found it useful or entertaining
I hope everyone has a healthy, happy and safe 2013!
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Grayson, love the blog! Congrats on all of your feats and accomplishments. I am just getting started blogging, but am almost done with $120,000 of debt in 18 months (you read that correctly!). Anyhow, you keep writing and I will keep reading!
Tony@YouOnlyDoThisOnce recently posted..If You Must Make a Resolution….
This is a great blog. It is important to keep yourself informed about financial management issues and concepts The more you know about money, the better you will be at making it work for you instead of the other way around.
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