Top Five 2006 Money Topics on Free Money Finance

Last year I did a countdown of my top money tips of 2005. I was going to skip doing one for 2006, but was then enticed by ProBlogger's latest group writing project. As such, I give you the top five topics discussed here on Free Money Finance in 2006 (in countdown order):

#5 The Bible and Money

This was my first full year of writing on this subject (every Sunday) and it has developed quite a following. As you can imagine, the issue of religion and money is a "hot" one, and my post on this subject each week is one of my most commented on every single week. A few posts from this past year that I especially like are:

• Pay Yourself Second

• Does God Want You To Be Rich?

• Tithe or Pay Off Debt -- Which One Should You Do First?

#4 Investing

I write about this topic every week, though it's not about what most people imagine. I tend to focus on simple, easy-to-understand and apply methods of investing that earn good results -- like investing in index funds. I certainly don't cover "hot stock tips" and the like. A few of my favorites this past year:

• Why I Like Index Funds (Updated)

• Costs Matter If You Want to Maximize Investment Returns

• Some People Think a 100% Return on Your Investment Isn't Enough

#3 Career

This was a hot topic for the first few months of 2006 where I wrote about it almost every day. Since then, I hit it once a week or so, but it's still extremely important. As I always say: "Your career is your most valuable financial asset, offering you many financial benefits. You can make the most of it by getting a college degree and managing your career to its full potential. Doing this well can earn you millions of dollars in extra income throughout your lifetime." A few of my favorite posts from this category include:

• More Education Equals More Pay

• What is a Job You Love Worth?

• How to Know When It's Time to Quit Your Job

#2 Spend Less Than You Earn

Probably my favorite topic of all time (certainly the best piece of advice I could give anyone), this category will likely always be in my top five as long as I'm writing Free Money Finance. A few top posts of note:

• Spending Less Versus Earning More: Which is More Important to Financial Success?

• Secrets of the Wealthy: Five Lessons from the Rich

• It's Not What You Make, It's What You Spend, Part 437

#1 Saving Money

Even I didn't realize how many posts I'd written on saving money until I complied them all for 301 Saving Money Posts -- Hundreds of Ideas on How to Save Money, so there's no doubt that it's been my "topic of the year." Some saving money posts from 2006 for your review:

• Move, Save Money, Become a Multiple Millionaire -- All in One Step

• Save 30% or More on Antiques and Collectibles at Estate Sales

• Smoking is Costing You a Fortune

Comments

[Mama Duck]

This is a great look back and I love having your best posts in one place for reading as I don't get to visit you as much as I'd like!

[George]

Wow. Really good posts. I added your feed to my bloglines account so I can keep an eye on your blog.

All the best,
George

[Ashish Mohta]

A true look back.Its really necessary sometimes to go back and see what you did all year.Sometimes bloggers have to stop being a cowboy

[Jennifer Lynn]

What an awsome resource! I'll definitely be back to poke around more.

[monchster]

This is one of the greatest benefits of the latest writing project sponsored by ProBlogger.net. How else would I have found such a great blog... I love it. Who doesn't enjoy talking about money? I am thoroughly reading through your posts. Great advice!

[yich]

Great posts you have there. I am going to bookmark your site! All thanks to the ProBlogger writing project that I am reading your blog now!

[Madhur Kapoor]

Great post mate...

[Griffin]

Wowsers...your blog looks tasty! I have added your feed!

[Rashenbo]

This is a great list! Your content sounds very interesting and I think I'll have to spend some time surfing around your site. I found you off the ProBlogger participant list and I'm glad I visited.

Good luck!

[Rob Schaumer]

I Like your Ideas. Simple yet effective.

I will be adding you to my Technorati Favorites and reviewing your site.

All the best.
Rob Schaumer (Fellow Group Poster)
http://www.robschaumer.com/blog/2006/12/20/wait-never/

[Somu]

I have faith in America and capitalism. That's why I like Index funds.

[Joerg Weisner]

Hi,

I just went through the list of post on the group writing project.
A lot of your tips seem to be very interesting. I will have a look at them.

I just postet a link to You Post on my blog.

Have a merry christmas and a happy New Year
best wishes from Germany

Jörg

PS: I translated my own post to the group writing project to English, so just in case, You would like to have a look - You are welcome. :-)

[Randy Moog]

Thanks for participating ProBlogger's Writing Project as this is how I found your post. My post is titled 10 Mistakes I’ve made in 2006. I've added you to my subsription list, keep up the good posts.