This round of links is all about the deep thoughts on financial matters. Philosophical (and practical) discussions ensue:
Nickel of Five Cent Nickel asks, would the fair tax gut the economy? The readers have plenty to say on that subject. Me, I don't know enough about it to make it a deciding factor in who I vote for tomorrow.
My Open Wallet opens a discussion on the age-old question of time vs. money. For me, it's a no-brainer: Time. As long as my basic needs are met, I can happily do without unnecessary stuff so long as I have time to do the things I love. Every job decision I've ever made has been based on how much time I'd have left to pursue my passions.
Relatedly, Mrs. Mica is asking, "How much money do you need?" To answer her question, my magic number is $25,000. That would pay off all my debts, including my student loans, and leave enough to get a head start on retirement savings. My big hope is that the two novels I'm working on will eventually bring in around that number. But that's a REALLY big hope, especially considering the genre in which I'm writing.
Finally, Trent at The Simple Dollar lists ten things to do today to help you get back in touch with what's truly important. And wouldn't you know it, 9 out of the 10 don't cost a single penny.Labels: finance+blogs, link roundup |