My post on being a solar cell skeptic was included in this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance hosted at Money Crashers. Here are a couple of other posts I enjoyed:
- Madison at My Dollar Plan wrote about a calculator at Vanguard.com that compares the cost of an ETF vs. a mutual fund. It’s a particularly thorough calculator that includes, for example, the bid-ask spread on the ETF purchase. Now if only the calculator was available at a more general site that included more than just Vanguard’s funds. (Hint: Are you listening Google?)
- The Canadian Finance Blog had a solid post with financial tips for soon-to-be-parents. As the Mom of a young son, the best suggestion I have to expectant parents is to not go overboard in buying stuff (Canadian’s tip #5). When in doubt, resist the urge to buy. Babies need a lot less than you might think — a few clothes and toys, but mostly your bountiful love and attention. They grow out of the baby stage quickly, so thoughtful friends and family might consider buying books or toys that will be useful in 6 or 12 months. Read the rest of this entry »
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