From Around the Blogosphere… (11/18/07)

November 18, 2007 By Matthew Paulson

We’re going to start a new weekly feature on American Consumer News which will highlight some of the gems from the financial and consumer blogosphere that the American Consumer News staff has read throughout the week. Here’s a roundup of some of the great things we’ve read this week:

• How Much Money Does Turning Off the Lights Really Save? @ The Simple Dollar
• How to Safely Borrow for a House Purchase @ The Digerati Life
• How to Avoid Paying Into Social Security @ Money Smart Life
• All my favorite guys, save one… (About Ben Stein) @ Hedonistic Adjustment
• How to Save Money on Your Commute @ Mapgirl’s Fiscal Challenge
• Domain Scamming – Don’t Pay The Bill @ Mrs Micah
• $100 Bonus for a Chase Freedom Card @ Sun’s Financial Diary
• Beware the Siren Song of Gift Cards @ Five Cent Nickel
• Year-end checklists for flexible spending accounts @ MBH
• Tithing & Investments @ Free Money Finance

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