Weekly Roundup - February 23, 2013

It's been a while since I've posted a roundup and I really need to get back into it.  Here's some articles that caught my eye from this past week.

A Primer on Federal Income and Investment Taxes - MyFIJourney has a great overview of the 2013 Federal Income taxes on both ordinary and investment income.

Speaking of the overly complicated tax system...


Alternative to Paying Income Tax - First Million is the Hardest talks about some of the options if our current tax systedasdfm is replaced.  Personally, I'd love a consumption tax since it rewards saving.

Your Money or Your Life:Part 2 - Johnny Moneyseed is currently reading Your Money or Your Life with his wife.  If you've never read it or need a recap, check out his series.

BHP Billiton Dividend Stock Analysis - Dividend Growth Investor analyzed BHP and it's investment merits at current prices.

Your Are Too Cheap When - Retire by 40 wrote about how sometimes in our search for being frugal we take it a little too far.

Options Trade Phillip Morris - All About Interest discusses his recent close out of a put option on Phillip Morris.  It's never wrong to take a profit.

Lazy Attitudes, I Absolutely Love Them - Brick by Brick talks about his recent interaction with a friend and fellow blogger.  Your attitude and determination will determine your success rate.

Free Dividend Growth Investing Guide - Dividend Growth Stock Investing just kicked off his free DGI guide, sign up to receive it.  He'll also be rolling out a monthly newsletter soon.

Real Estate Tips (Items You Need to Close) - FI Fighter made a great list of things you'll need when you try to close the purchase on a house.  Keeping this list handy for when my wife and I start looking a buying a house.

The Big Three - Dividend Mantra writes about the 3 biggest draws of our income and ways to reduce them.

Emerson Electric: Fair Price for 2013 - Dividend Monk takes a detailed look at Emerson Electric and where you should be interested in purchasing.

As I Approach 29 years old, I Can't Wait to Get Older - YoungCheapLiving is nearing his 29th birthday and discusses why he's looking forward to getting older, financially at least.

Challenging the Typical Emergency Fund - Free In Ten Years questions the standard recommendation of 3-6 months of expenses saved up as an emergency fund.

I Am Actually Excited to Buy My Niece's Birthday Gift - My Journey to Millions will be giving the gift gift that keeps on giving to his niece for her upcoming birthday, investments.

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    1. MyFIJ,

      No problem. I liked the article, it was a great primer on our ridiculous tax code and the recent changes.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Pursuit,

    Thanks for including me. Much appreciated!

    Hope you're enjoying your weekend.

    Best wishes!

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    1. DM,

      No problem. It's not the best weekend, stuck with work. But at least it's beautiful outside here.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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