Mar
5
Just to let you know, the m-network have a new member, the ever delightful Mrs. Micah. We’re all really pleased that she agreed to join when we invited her - the discussion that the rest of us had about it was mostly trying to get everyone together quickly in case someone else snapped her up.
It’s a big week for Mrs. Micah as she’s also announced the launch of a personal finance wiki, the finwikian. For those that don’t know, a wiki means that pretty much anyone can edit it. There are already over a hundred entries on personal finance blogs, but if yours isn’t there feel free to add it. In addition, personal finance articles are wanted - it’s going to be like wikipedia, but better because it’s about personal finance.
Mar
3
coming up on plonkee money
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I thought I’d give you a heads up on some things I’ve got planned for plonkee money.
First up, I’m joining in the m-network’s series on Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps to Financial Freedom. Of course, Dave Ramsey is basically unheard of in the UK, so if you want to get an idea of what it’s all about, check out this Dave Ramsey overview from Patrick @ Cash Money Life. When you’ve done that, the rest of the series is as follows:
- Step 0: No More Debt! No More Debt - Debt-Free Revolution, No More Debt - Single Guy Money.
- Step 1: $1,000 to start an Emergency Fund - Gather Little by Little.
- Step 2: Pay off all debt using the Debt Snowball - I’ve Paid For This Twice Already.
- Step 3: 3 to 6 months of expenses in savings - Being Frugal.
- Step 4: Invest 15% of household income into Roth IRAs and pre-tax retirement - The Dough Roller.
- Step 5: College funding for children - My Two Dollars.
- Step 6: Pay off home early - Moolanomy.
- Step 7: Build wealth and give! - Plonkee Money.
- Wrap-Up: Being Frugal, I’ve Paid For This Twice Already.
Another thing that’s in the works is a guide to ISA investing. I know a couple of you have requested one, and it’s currently about half finished - it’ll probably be a two or three part series. If there’s something you particularly want addressed in that, be sure to let me know.
I’m going to carry on with my book reviews, taking a look at Rich Dad, Poor Dad (assuming that I can find my copy). If there’s a book you’d like me to review, again let me know.
Finally, I’m thinking about writing a series or something on one of my favourite topics, budget travel. I prefer to actually do budget travel, but failing that, I’ll write about it so that you can do it.
As always, feel free to contact me with questions, suggestions, criticisms or ideas.
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Feb
24
check out the money matters for all ages e-book
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Exciting things going on at the moment, one of those is the Money Matters for All Ages e-book, the culmination of a group project that plonkee money took part in a little while ago. If you want a copy, you can download it by clicking here.
PS. It’s free, go tell your friends.
