I’ve decided to try to see how many days in a row I can eat leftovers for lunch, since I had to break my previous run when we moved. The streak right now is at four. I actually view it as a challenge worth keeping, because my leftovers are always healthier than eating out and cheaper too, but I’m still sorely tempted to eat out with some of my coworkers.

The Co-Op Network: Another Reason To Consider Credit Unions This is yet another reason to seriously consider your local credit union for at least some of your banking needs (aside from the great customer service and the solid interest rates on loans). (@ get rich slowly)

Losing Your Shirt This is fascinating – a clear explanation of the origin of the term “losing your shirt.” (@ my open wallet)

How Are You Building Your Net Worth? An interesting, fundamental look at how an average person can build their net worth. My family’s net worth is actually rather low at the moment, having just incurred a house debt that’s more than the assessed value (a pile of appliances were included, which I’m not including as an asset on my net worth). (@ the digerati life)

The Simple Dollar Retro: PaperBackSwap: An Effective Way To Save Money On Books My wife and I are voracious readers and this tool has saved us a ton of money on our reading habit. For example, my wife recently discovered the novels of Georgette Heyer, and we used PaperBackSwap to order a big pile of them – for free.