Weekly Update, Good Reads and Gratitude

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Another interesting week went by. At work my boss started  more work from us. The reason being he’s being bombarded with new projects and proof of concept initiatives.

The year’s worth of budget is cleared and many big projects got a go and we are falling short of heads. Till the time we hire people (through outsourcing partners) we have to manage the increased work-load. See, I am not complaining about more work or my boss here. I did try to understand the situation behind his increasing demands.

If you see the rationale behind your boss’s action, most of time, your work may turn out to be a better experience. I know many who start thinking about retirement the moment they are asked to do additional work.

Talking about retirement, today GRS has a reader story, which covers leaving passion to work 9 -5 and liking it, do check the story and the comments out. Specially I advice early retirement seekers to read it.

In home front, things normal. SMB’s job hunt continues, our wants and their needs are not matching.

Roundup

Let’s start with cute thing, here’s a photo slide show from Jai, a fellow yakezie blogger, where he captured 365 shots of his daughter’s first 365 days in to the world. Anjali (an Indian name, so is the father’s name) is gorgeously cute baby. This slide show can make your day.

This article inspired me to write my own version, which will go live on 4th April, 5 Ways to Jump Start Debt Reduction written at The Debt Myth

The Millionaire Teacher – My Journey to Wealth from The Frugal Toad is an interesting guest post I found.

12 years ago it was the dot.com economy that every one was talking about, these days bloggers started talking and measuring smart Phone app economy. Frugal Dad had an interesting info-graphic on App economy.

I have an increased urge to invest in ETF after reading this post from Money Infant.

Step Away From The mall (the most unique name a personal finance blog can adopt) covers the theme you used to see on OCAAT, how to be rich; presents 10 steps towards riches. Some of these, I got to admit happens to less than one in million. So reader continue to save and invest to be rich or work towards creating some value which can make you rich.

Joe at Retire By 40, is contemplating early retirement idea, It’s understandable, as this is the biggest decision one could ever make in life. Take your time Joe.

The Single Saver has a quick and easiest money saving idea by freezing water in your freezer, I admit I never thought about this techniques. this is a short post, won’t even take a minute to read but could be very helpful for your household. Spend that time please.

Carnival Inclusion

We are extremely grateful to the gracious carnival hosts below for including our articles.

Yakezie Carnival at Not Made of Money
Carnival of Financial Camaraderie at My University Money
Canadian Finance Carnival at Canadian Finance Blog
Carnival of Retirement at Money Reasons
Carnival of MoneyPros at Sweating The Big Stuff
Carnival of Retirement at Money Q & A
Yakezie Carnival at 20 and Engaged
Canadian Finance Carnival at Canadian Finance Blog
Financial Simplicity carnival at American Debt Project
Carnival of Personal Finance at Sense to Save
Carnival of Financial Camaraderie at Money Crashers

I am grateful to you as you return back and read my posts. I feel that I am fulfilling one aspect of my life’s goal, creating value for others. I hope you’ll come back again next week and go through newest articles.

Reader’s you make my purpose of  blogging fulfilled. I hope I continuously find things/ideas/news to share with you. Happy Sunday!