Ready to put some money back in your bank account? You've come to the right place.Several blogs are running compilations of the best financial posts of 2008. There’s a lot of reading here and a ton of great ideas an insights. One of the things I like best about compilations like this is that they come from a wide range of authors who have different points of view on similar topics. The first blog running a nice list is Green Panda Treehouse. Take a look through their 2008 Best Personal Finance Posts and see what peaks your interest.
The second blog running a similar list is Money Smart Life. They’re took a different angle in The Best Money Posts of the Year and asked personal finance bloggers to submit their best posts of 2008 and more importantly tell everyone why they thought is was their best. Again, you’ll find lots of great info so grab a pen and paper and start taking some notes!
What’s was the best post you read this year? What tip sticks out in your mind and will help you save some money going into 2009?
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Did you book that $250 a plate New Year’s Eve gala yet? No? Me neither. New Year’s Eve can be one of the most expensive nights of the year. Lavish parties and pricey dinners are the norm, but they don’t have to be. So if you’re like me and you’re looking for some cheap and fun alternatives to ring in the New Year, I’ve got a few ideas to share that may save you an expensive dinner and a baby sitter. 
Right now, this very minute you can stop what you can read this and act. Don’t procrastinate, don’t let the opportunity to change something right now slide by. You can save more of your hard-earned cash, and you can do it now. I’ll bet that you’ll easily be able to do at least two of the things in the list below. If not, either you’re lying to yourself and you really don’t want to save money, or you’re already on the path. Here are ten tips you can put into action right the moment you finish reading this. 
Having fun can get expensive very quickly, especially when it comes to movies and television. Have you actually looked at your cable or satellite bill lately? The average person spends about $1,800 a year on entertainment – and that doesn’t even include eating out! So challenge yourself to make better choices and find alternate sources for the same entertainment you’re paying too much for now.
How many times have bought something on impulse or worse – for the wrong reasons? One of the simplest and most effective changes you can make is to stop and think before you make a purchase. 
