The Weekend Fix - Week of Nov. 24th

Starting today, and each Saturday going forward, I’m going to feature a new blog post called “The Weekend Fix”.  The Weekend Fix will spotlight 5 of the top articles I’ve read over the previous week and feel are worth sharing with all of my readers.  Hopefully you find these articles insightful and fun.

• Gift Cards: The cop out gift or the perfect gift - by Wise Money Matters
  This is a great article and really hits home for me.  I’m the king of the cop out gifts.  I tend to default with giving gift cards.  How couldn’t they be perfect, you’re giving the person the opportunity to get exactly what they want.  Hey, it takes a lot of thought to pick out the style of gift card your going to give!
• Do You Think Saving Money Is Always Worth It - by Money Ning
  As you well know I’m always one for saving money, however this article asks the question on whether saving money is always the best approach.  How many times have you sacrificed quality for price?  Check the article and you’ll see some good examples on when to save and when not to save.
  
  
• Broke vs. Poor: Which One Are You - by The Money Hawk
  Is there really a difference between being broke and being poor.  Well according to The Money Hawk there is and I’d have to say I agree with him.  Go find out which you are, I’m sure you’ll have an opinion on the choice.
• Will You Feel Sorry For This GM Retiree - by Tough Money Love
  This article asks some tough questions about retirees over at the big automakers, specifically GM.  Tough Money Love wants to know if we as Americans should have any sympathy for the workers and retirees over at the Big 3.  After reading this article you’ll want to voice your opinion either for or against the answer.
• Daily Links: Homemade Cars and Urban Farming - by Get Rich Slowly
  You have to go and check out this article written by J.D.  In the article he features a homemade car that gets over 100 mpg.  It’s actually pretty funny to take a look at this thing.  I love the concept and I’m all about having cars get better gas mileage, but I’d have a hard time getting the family in this one.

These are just a few of the many articles I’ve read over the past week.  I’d like to highlight more, however the list would more then likely end up a mile long.  Hopefully you’ve enjoyed reading these articles; look for more to come next Saturday.  Have a great weekend!