I have felt incredibly productive in my writing over the last two or three weeks, knock on wood. There have been times in the past where it has been difficult for me to write – not lately. It’s been a flood, in fact, and I have more good ideas than I have time to write. It’s a great feeling, especially when one sets a schedule of posting quality stuff as intense as the one here is.

Can Cheaper Goods and Lower Prices Put Us At Risk? A Photo Essay They certainly can, and in fact they’ve made me a more careful consumer for everything I buy. (@ the digerati life)

Who Earns Minimum Wage? A Statistical Profile Many people from my hometown earn minimum wage or close to it. I think education is the best indicator – a college degree makes all the difference. (@ get rich slowly)

How to Make a List of Financial Goals A nice little compilation of various thoughts on setting personal finance goals. (@ queercents)

The Simple Dollar Retro: Six Points of Advice If You’re Considering Loaning Money to a Friend In my opinion, you should never loan money to a friend, but if you can’t shake the urge, read these tips.