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I’ve decided to dedicate this edition to our Olympic athletes. In 1992, I was fortunate enough to have the once in a lifetime opportunity to attend the Winter Olympics in France. I got to see the bobsled, a slalom, an ice skating exhibition, and the closing ceremonies. I also had the chance to have dinner with Gold Medalist Bonnie Blair and hold her medal. It was amazing!

But let’s get on with the main event. We had 35 competitors this week and I’m handing out medals for my overall favorites as well as a gold medal in each event.

The gold medal goes to Ted with Student Debt in America posted at CampusGrotto. This article scored high marks in relevance and comprehensiveness. If you are looking to finance your education, this is an article you need to read.

The silver medal goes to Tanesha Morgan with IRS Mileage Rates - Getting the Most Out of Your Business Use Vehicle posted at Personal Finance Analyst. This article wowed the judge (me!) with it’s thorough explanation of the tax rules when you use your car for your business.

And the bronze medal goes to Fitz Villafuerte with Ways To Save Money On Hair Care posted at Ready To Be Rich. This article brings home the bronze because of it’s down to earth money saving advice about something we all spend money on.

Congratulations to the winners!!

And the individual events…

The Wealth Building Event

The Gold Medal goes to Will with Making Money Online, Ten Things I Wish I Knew As A Beginner posted at Your Finish Rich Plan. There are still tons of things on this list I need to learn.

Tammy Powell presents Your Guide to Getting Your Property Rented FAST?. posted at Enlightened Wealth Institute student Tammy Powell.

There are 28 Olympic sports in the summer Olympics, each broken down into specific events.

The Credit and Debt Event

The Gold Medal goes to the Coupon Artist with Financial Education From Discover Credit Card: “We Are A Nation of Consumers…and There’s Nothing Wrong With That” posted at artofthecoupon.com. Of course it’s ok with Discover if we consume. As long as we borrow the money from them to do it!

ChristianPF presents Getting out of Debt (Part 1): It’s not about you posted at Christian Financial Blog.
Benjamin Dinsmore presents Dave Ramsey Shifted My Financial Paradigm posted at Trees Full of Money.
William Blake presents Bankruptcy Laws Protect Borrowers From Harassment By Creditors posted at Becoming Debt Free.
Mr Credit Card presents Does Having A Checking or Savings Account Affect Your Credit Score? posted at Ask Mr Credit Card.

The Investing and Economics Event

The Gold Medal goes to David with Investing in Bonds - The Basics posted at Physician Entrepreneur. Bonds have always been somewhat mysterious to me.

Timothy Lutts presents Stuck on Biotech Stocks posted at The Iconoclast Investor.
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Financial Bloggers Reveal Their Stock Portfolio Returns (Mid-Year 2008)The Digerati Life.
Joe Manausa presents 3 Bogus Real Estate Statistics - Know Them Or Be Burned By Them posted at Really Better Real Estate.
Lisa Spinelli presents Pushing Fifty. We Carry a Big Stick. | Greener Pastures: Personal Finance posted at Greener Pastures.

Out of 10,500 athletes competing this year, the US has 647.

The Money Management Event

The Gold Medal goes to Jim with Don’t Pay Your Children’s College Education posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity! Contrats! I actually agree.

Megan presents I’m Willing To Pay More For a Good Experience posted at Counting My Pennies.
J. Money presents Paying $1.00 to use a public bathroom is good. Paying 25¢ is bad. posted at Budgets are Sexy..
Rothira presents Keep Non-Deductible Traditional IRAs Separate posted at Roth IRA Explained.
The Shark Investor presents Alternative Income: Selling Illustrations, Photos or Videos posted at The Shark Investor.
LAL presents Tipping Rant posted at LivingAlmostLarge.
Tool presents Grand Yield Direct’s FDIC Insured Savings Review posted at Savings Toolbox.
Michael Geoffrey presents What Do You Believe About Money? posted at Debt Smackdown.
JB presents Short-Term Goals posted at Get Rich Or Die Trying.
Master Your Card presents A Letter to the Bank posted at Master Your Card.
Penelope Pince presents Does Thinking About Money Make You a Bad Person? posted at Our Fourpence Worth.
Passive Family Income presents Make money by being Green posted at Passive Family Income.


Beijing has been preparing for the Olympic games since December 13th 2001.

The Frugal Living Event

The Gold Medal goes to Karine with Frugality is Good for the Soul posted at The Art of Frugality. Spending less than you earn is definitely good for soul.

KCLau presents Frugal living doesn’t mean cheap posted at KCLau’s Money Tips.
Joseph presents How To Save Money On Cars posted at Penny Pinching.
Sarah Scrafford presents Online University Lowdown: 50 Simple Driving Techniques that Will Increase Your Gas Mileage posted at Online University Lowdown.

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