http://consumerismcommentary.disqus.com/NoneenMon, 19 Feb 2007 14:02:31 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-21304997<p>"Personally, I have no need to read another list of 10 things the average person can eliminate to save money."</p><p>If you want to save money, then save money! send that check to the mutual fund first, then spend the rest.</p>rmarkMon, 19 Feb 2007 14:02:31 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-21304996<p>Just when I was thinking that my blog was too personal and not "informative" enough. Good timing w/ this post...</p>The Financial LadderThu, 08 Feb 2007 17:11:43 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-21304995<p>Amen, Flexo. I do my best to keep a personal tone, but there are times that I let myslef get wrapped up in the advice of the professional personal finance writers. They do have valuable things to say (some more than others), but sometimes I focus on them too much.</p><p></p><blockquote>It's not a waste of your time if you're doing something you enjoy.</blockquote><p></p><p>And especially amen to this. You've pretty much encapsulated my life philosophy in that simple sentence.</p>J.D.Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:39:46 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-21304994<p>*exhale* It's so good to know I'm not alone. :-)</p><p>I was just having a conversation with someone about this. When I browse my feed list, I look for the "personal" part of personal finance blogging and skim over the rest. I like to read how REAL people handle their finances and learn from REAL situations. Most professional finance writers present a "do as I say, not as I do" tone, which makes me wonder how well/often they follow their own advice.</p>Single MaTue, 06 Feb 2007 18:19:11 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-21304993<p>It's not a waste of your time if you're doing something you enjoy.</p>Harlan LandesTue, 06 Feb 2007 13:07:58 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-21304992<p>I've been thinking about writing my own personal finance blog, with an emphasis on the personal. I've been reading 'Get Rich Slowly' and the MoneyBlogNetwork for a couple of weeks now and had almost convinced myself that "yet another moneyblog" would just be a waste of time.</p><p>Anyone have any thoughts?</p>tinyhandsTue, 06 Feb 2007 12:19:04 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-21304991<p>Thanks for the shout out.</p>NagelTue, 06 Feb 2007 06:54:41 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-21304990<p>Flexo, thanks for including my post in your links. I've been trying to use more personal experience in my posts and it is nice to see that people enjoy that type of post.</p>My New ChoiceTue, 06 Feb 2007 01:39:45 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-21304989<p>Thanks for the mention, Flexo, appreciate it. I decided to try to be more personal as it interests me more than just rehashing "how to save money" articles. I think we have all seen them by now!</p>DavidMon, 05 Feb 2007 20:27:12 -0000http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/02/05/the-carnival-is-up-and-thoughts-on-finance-writing/#comment-21304988<p>Thanks for the link Flexo!</p><p>Everytime I think I'm too informal or not polished enough, I read something like your post that encourages me to remain myself when I write. Thanks!</p>mapgirlMon, 05 Feb 2007 20:20:29 -0000