The Weekend Fix - Week of Dec. 1st

Another week has flown by, and what a wild week it was.  Each Saturday I like to recap some of the interesting articles I’ve read from around the net during the week prior.  Here are few of the reads I wanted to share this week.

• Loose Your Home Without Losing Your Mind - by Debt Kid
  This is a fitting article for the current economic times.  With the rise in home foreclosures and mortgage defaults this article might possibly relate to yourself or someone you know.  If you’re looking for some personal advice and tips on how to deal with the difficult process of losing your home you’ll find this article a great read.
  
  
• The Best Way To Save Money This Christmas - by Behave Your Finance
  Chris wrote a great article providing insight on how to truly save money this Christmas season.  It’s ironic, because my wife and I recently had a discussion about the very point that is expressed in this article.  Saving money isn’t difficult after reading this one.
  
  
• Find A Recession Proof Job In Blogging - by AverageGal
  Here is an interesting perspective on finding a recession proof job.  With all of the current layoffs in our country, this article offers some good tips on creating an income free from worry about the dreaded pink slip.  Thanks Rachel for sharing how to make both full time and part time income from blogging.
• 8 Bad Things Your Teaching Your Kids About Money - by Money Ning
  This read was featured over on Money Ning and guest written by Jonathan who writes on Master Your Card.  I’ve always been a firm believer in teaching our kids the importance of personal finance.  There is no substitute for good parenting, especially when dealing with money.  The 8 points in this article offer valuable tips that can be used to help with the process of teaching your kids about finance.
• Fun Video - Who’s Fault Was The Financial Crisis Anyway - by Yielding Wealth
  In light of all the negative news that we’re faced with each day, I thought this video shared by Miranda over at Yielding Wealth lightened the mood a little.  This is a spoof played by the actors over at Saturday Night Live and it gave me a good laugh.  Hopefully it will give you the same.

Thanks for another great week on FixThePig and don’t forget about our current Comment Contest running during the month of December.  It’s an easy chance to win $50 bucks!  Have a great weekend.