Today is the last day of July and our leases on our old apartment and our storage locker expire today. That means that today I’ll be turning in keys and such things. It’s a relief in a way, but in another way it’s a burden - I know those rentals are now replaced (and more) by the house.

Know Your Rights As A Debtor This is spectacular advice for dealing with an annoying creditor. I actually forwarded this link to a friend of mine who can really use the information right now. (@ queercents)

Buying Low And Selling High Might Sound Stupid, But People Still Do It When things take a dip, many people are automatically inclined to make panicky decisions. Bad move - the last week should have been an excuse to buy, not sell. (@ generation x finance)

Finances: Don’t Take Them So Personally An interesting perspective, one that I disagree with for most people. For such an analytical perspective to work, you have to have a very strong will, which, judging by the debt plaguing America, isn’t something that’s highly prevalent right now. (@ lazy man and money)

The Simple Dollar Retro: The Art Of The Slow Cooker A crock pot is a brilliant invention and one excellent way to start preparing delicious home-cooked meals without a lot of evening effort. This is a great guide for getting started.