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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Average Retirement Savings by Age – Bargaineering

 ”I don’t put much stock in most “averages,” whether they’re rules of thumb or average net worth, but every once and a while it’s good to know where you stand.”

How Facebook Ruins Friendships - Wall Street Journal

“Amidst all this heightened chatter, we’re not saying much that’s interesting, folks. Rather, we’re breaking a cardinal rule of companionship: Thou Shalt Not Bore Thy Friends.”

Who’s Underwater?! A Look at US States with Upside Down Mortgages - Go Banking Rates

“Over half of all negative equity mortgages can be accounted for by just 3 states”

The Final Numbers on ‘Clunkers’ - NY Times

“The top 10 traded-in vehicles were American brands and 8 of the top 10 purchased vehicles were foreign brands.”

A Price Comparison of 10 Sandwiches – Len Penzo dot Com

“…I was curious to know which sandwiches were the most economical and which ones, if we weren’t careful, could end up putting the squeeze on our grocery budget.”

This Week’s Links

Political Calculations declared If You Want to Get Ahead Stop Taking This Path “The Best Post of the Week, Anywhere!” in their On the Moneyed Midway section.  Wow, I don’t know about that, but I appreciate the sentiment!

Your Money Relationship included Who Can You Count on For Retirement in this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance #219.

Hundred Goals made If You Want to Get Ahead Stop Taking This Path the Editor’s Pick for this week’s Carnival of Money Stories!

Wise Money Matters discussed Who Can You Count of For Retirement  in this week’s Wise Money Podcast.

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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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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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Cash For Clunkers Suspended After Only a Few Days: Here’s Why - Bible Money Matters

Peter does a great job explaining this confusing government program and why it is being suspended.

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Hiding Debt From Your Spouse – Suburban Dollar

Unfortunately this is probably a more common phenomenon than one might think .

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10 Unhealthiest Restaurants – WiseBread

If you want to add some guilt to your dining pleasure, read the list of unhealthy restaurants.  Let the record show: I won’t stop going to Chili’s!

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How to Make Your Own Air Conditioner – Fiscal Geek

Wow! Talk about ingenuity.  Paul at Fiscal Geek shows a step-by-step process for those of you looking to really save some money on your electric bill this summer!

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Creative Way to Settle Debt – My Money Shrugged

I got a good laugh out of this.  Go figure that this guy supposedly sold this picture on ebay for $10 grand!

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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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Study Reveals Churches Response to Economic Conditions – Out of Debt Christian

A recent survey conducted by NationalChristianPoll.com for Christianity Today International’s Your Church Media Group reveals how the recession is impacting churches and how they are handling current economic conditions.

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Car Allowance Rebate System – Cash For Clunkers – Free From Broke

In late June President Obama signed into law the the Car Allowance Rebate System or as it’s also known: Cash for Clunkers.This is a program that encourages people to trace in their cars for more efficient models.  It also helps to stimulate the economy (similar to the first time home buyer tax credit at a time when car sales are lagging.

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 Sowing and Reaping – ChristianPF

A little over a month ago, I wrote about a young couple we know who gave us (sowed) $1000 in obedience to what they felt God was leading them to do. In that article I wrote about how excited we were for them, because we know what the Bible says about sowing and reaping…

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Follow Through on Financial Goals – Debt Free Adventure

If you have ever been coached in most any sport, you have undoubtedly had the term “follow through” beat into your psyche at length.  Whether dealing with sports, house projects, political promises, or finances, follow through is an essential lesson to be applied in all aspects of life.

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Unemployment Survival Guide – CNN Money

There are no two ways about it, being laid off isn’t easy.  Here are some tips to help you maintain your quality of life.