Friday Finance Round Up is a weekly post that includes interesting articles and blog posts on money found during the week from across the web.

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Clunker Cash is Anything But Smart Money – Barron’s

Great summation of why this program is not as good as you think.

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How to Use Couchsurfing to See the World – Get Rich Slowly

I had never heard of couch surfing before ’til I read this post.  It seems like an interesting way to really experience the places you are visiting if you have the guts to do it.

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Bank Failures by the Numbers – Suburban Dollar

Interesting statistics on bank failures.

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What To Do With Your Money Just In Case Trends Forecaster Gerald Celente Is Right – Money Energy

One word: Yikes!

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Peer to Peer Lending – My Review of Social Lending – Debt Free Adventure

A new way to consolidate high interest debt or to make a little extra money on your cash.  Seems like an interesting alternative for a borrower or a lender.

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