Canadian Finance Blog

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 02:00 AM PST

Well this week has been a busy one. I’ve been looking into a few ideas to continue to grow Canadian Finance Blog and am looking at some new opportunities online as well.

Thanks to all of you that submitted your articles, it’s a great chance to get some link love and showcase your articles to CFB readers!

Budgeting

Craig Ford at Money Help for Christians presents Budget Planning Spreadsheet, saying “A free budget spreadsheet you can use at home when you make your budget.”

Mike at Green Panda Treehouse presents The Importance of Money During The Holiday Season, saying “Some thoughts on money management during the holiday season.”

Career

Mike at The Financial Blogger presents Looking For The Perfect Job, saying “Tips on finding the perfect job in life.”

md at Studenomics presents Do You Want a Predictable Income?, saying “Are you happy with a stable income or do you want to take chances?”

Debt and Credit

Janet at Credit Cards Canada presents Balance Transfers in the U.S. vs Balances Transfers in Canada, saying “Compares credit card balance transfers in the U.S. with those in Canada.”

Economy

Natalie MacLellan at Before You Invest presents Inflation: What’s the big deal?, saying “Today, the Globe and Mail reported that inflation in Canada has hit a two-year high of 2.4%. In response, I thought it was about time to discuss what inflation is, and what does it mean for the average Canadian?”

Frugality

Geoff at Car Negotiation Coach presents How to find the best TV price, saying “Competitive shopping is the key to getting a good price on a big screen TV. Here are some tips to find the best deal as well as what factors to consider when picking the right TV.”

N.W. Journey at Networth Journey presents How to Plan Your Spending, saying “Planning your spending is an important part of financial health.”

Sustainable PF at Sustainable Personal Finance presents Car Import DIY – Save Thousands, saying “Importing a car into Canada may seem to be a daunting task but it really isn't too difficult. When you consider you can save 20%-30% versus buying in Canada, car importing is worth looking into! This post is a step by step guide on how to import a new vehicle.”

Investing

Arjun Rudra at Investing Thesis presents Blending Top Down Macro Economic Analysis and Bottom Up Stock Picking For Outperformance with Andrew Parkinson of Van Arbor Asset Management, saying “Blending Top Down Macro Economic Analysis and Bottom Up Stock Picking For Outperformance with Andrew Parkinson of Van Arbor Asset Management”

Neal Frankle at Wealth Pilgrim presents How To Hire A Top Financial Advisor Even If You Don't Have Much To Invest , saying “You can hire a top financial advisor – even if you don't have much money.”

Pat at Do Not Wait presents If You Don't Have A Will, You WILL Have Problems, saying “A look at why estate planning is crucial as your finances grow.”

Mike at The Dividend Guy Blog presents Socially Responsible Stock List That Pays Dividends, saying “A look at ethical stocks that pay dividends.”

IS at Intelligent Speculator presents Back to the basics: ETF 101, saying “What new investors need to know about an ETF.”

Mich at BeatingTheIndex presents Drilling Activity Forecasted to Rise in 2011, saying “Another way to profit from strong energy prices by investing in the drilling and field services companies. “

Jim Yih at WealthWebGurus presents Investing is not rocket science, saying “At a time when we are all inundated with information, clutter, stimulation and noise, it’s hard to stay focused on the few things in investing that really matters. Whether you are a novice investor or a seasoned veteran, I think this book does what it is supposed to . . . focus on good timeless principles of investing. “

Saving

Miss T at Prairie Eco-Thrifter presents 7 Ways to Save Money as New Parents, saying “Starting a family can be overwhelming and expensive. Here are some tips on how to save on kids clothing.”

Other

Invest It Wisely at Invest It Wisely presents Challenging Your Thoughts and Beliefs, saying “Have you ever challenged your thoughts and the beliefs that you take for granted? It can be valuable to do so, as you may learn something new in the process.”