Star Money Articles for the Week of April 23

Here are interesting posts and news this week from the MoneyBlogNetwork members and beyond: 

• Consumerism Commentary says he buys generic and store brands sometimes.

• AllFinancialMatters asks if payday loans victimize people.

• MightyBargainHunter details his yard sale finds.

• Five Cent Nickel lists the costs of a wired world.

• Blueprint for Financial Prosperity says that 2007 graduates are seeing big pay increases.

• Generation X Finance gives an economic review of the first quarter.

• Binary Dollar discusses home equity loans and taxes.

• Money Smart Life asks what is the most effective way to donate money?

• Money, Matter, and More Musings asks how big is your monthly electric bill?

• The Digerati Life discusses stock market technical analysis versus fundamental analysis (in pictures.)

• The Sun’s Financial Diary says that low-cost Vanguard goes with even lower costs.

• Consumerist suggests knowing the full cost of car ownership.

Enjoy!

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Comments

[Sun]

Thanks for the mention, FMF!

[Ciji]

On the PayDay Loans issue: While I wouldn't classify myself as a victim, I have used PayDay loans and I do believe that they prey on the less fortunate and they can make a bad situation worse.