Just when we thought the tides were changing, the clouds were disappearing, and the temperatures rising, we are about to experience the continued winter mess.  The winter storm had made its way across the country to directly hit the Northeast to take away our hops for an end to winter and an early spring.  This mix of win, snow, rain, and sleet even had a brand new icon of its own on the weather sites.  The only thing to describe this is to call it a Snurricane.

Now that the Snurricane has past, March is here, a month of struggle leaving many antsy to the potentials of spring.  To compare March to finances it’s like someone who is at the last leg of paying off their debt, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel but knowing there are still some payments to be made.
After the miserable snow filled winter, we finally looked past mistakes of late with not preparing for the weather and finally got ready with clothes, shovels, and extra food just in case.  Sometimes you learn best with your failures, even with your own personal finances.  Sometimes it takes a bad purchase or a little debt to help you prepare and learn on how to improve your own personal finances for the future.

So with the Snurricane behind us, let us all look forward to a positive upcoming few months, both with weather, and our own personal finances.

1. **Snurricane Pick of the Week**

Cash Money Life – Tips for the first time investor to methodically examine his or her needs to determine investment goals, how to invest, and where to invest.

2. Free Money Finance – Managing your money is simple, so simple in fact that if you master two simple equations, you WILL be wealthy. This post details what those two are and how you can apply them to become rich.

3. Claiming Back Tax – This post highlights some uncommon tax deductions which people fail to claim back from the IRS.

4. Oblivious Investor – An explanation of the conflict of interests between personal finance bloggers and their readers.

5. Debt Hawk – Do you often ask yourself what you want out of life? What are your life goals? What career you want to pursue? I know I ask myself these questions all the time. Well, the first day of The Purpose Driven Life turns these questions on their head.

6. BudgetsareSexy – 15 minutes doesn’t seem a lot of time (power of less, eh?) but it can do wonders if spent wisely. Esp with finances!

7. BeaBu – Hedge funds became very popular in the last decade. Their trading styles are very diverse and not every hedge fund fits into every investor’s risk and return objectives. This article explains the most common hedge fund styles from an investor’s perspective.

8. Scordo – 12 tips on how to negotiate on home improvement projects via a contractor.

9. Engage Marriage – This is an honest review of five of the top budget software tools available along with an overview of their features and my opinion on who may find them most useful. I encourage you to check them out and find the one that best meets the needs of your family.

10. Studenomics – It’s time to screw all the mainstream advice and look a little outside the box when it comes to personal finance.

Early Retirement Explained explains the tools to be financially dependent in 5 years. Everything Explained

Suburban Dollar reveals all how all these Pf bloggers have been doing. Wealthy Bloggers

Bible Money Matters wants you to make sure yo are ready for that big purchase of yours. 6 Smart Spending Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Purchase

Debt Kid wants to make sure you don’t get off track with your goals in 2010. Staying Focused on the Goal

FCN brings up an interesting concept that could strike a lot of debate. Should Speeding Tickets Cost More for the Wealthy

Free Money Finance wants you to earn more money in 2010 and is here to help you out. How to Get a Raise or Promotion

Punch Debt in the Face thinks that today’s athletes are being way overpaid. What do you think? Professional Athletes are Overpaid

Money Energy is looking ahead to the future to figure out what we may want to invest in down the road.  The Future of Investing

Welcome to 2010!  We finally made it and wow is it a cold one.  This winter sure seems to be colder than recent years and it doesn’t look like there are any signs to it heating up soon.  This makes it perfect for you to sit back then under a warm blanket (or snuggie if you got one) and catch up on some fun and informative personal finance posts from the past week.

Ducks and Dollars want to make sure your new years starts out the right way with your personal finances. Is Your Budget Working

Money Energy shows us who is basically buying the US for which we will live under their rule in the future (just kidding) Biggest Foreign Buyers of US Debt

My Super Charged Life wants to help you if you are past the basic stages of personal finances and debt. Debt Free Now What: Moving Beyond the Basics

GenX Finance knows that tax season is approaching us and wants you to figure out if you should outsource it or do it yourself. Do I Need an Accountant?

Wisebread doesn’t want you to have the same boring recipes for dinner tonight. 8 Swanky Sauces to Glamorize Dinner

Dough Roller wants to help you save some miles for that dream vacation you are looking to take. First Class Airline Miles Credit Cards

Studenomics also wants to help you prepare for that dream vacation and make it an amazing experience for you. The Ultimate guide to Help you Travel More

Canadian Finance Blog wants you to enjoy your personal life just a little bit more. How to Maintain the Balance Between Work and your Personal Life

Clarifinancial wants you to know what he really thinks of salesman. Why Sales People Stink

Steadfast Finances puts a twist on the owner-material item relationship. Visualizing How Your Stuff Owns You

Free From Broke has a list of great personal finance books to read or send off as a gift to someone who may enjoy it. Great PF Books from Folks on Twitter

Suburban Dollar wants you to be prepared so you can enjoy Christmas to its fullest potential. Christmas is December 25th – Every Year

Fiscal Geek is on a mission to debt freedom and he wants to bring you along with him. 45 Days to Debt Freedom

Evolution of Wealth wants to help you financially in the upcoming year. 2 Worst Financial Tools

Cash Money Life sparks debate with talking about which makes more sense, rent or buy. Advantages of Renting Instead of Buying Your Home

Frugal Dad wants to help you learn more about the Roth IRA. Roth IRA Contributions and Early Withdrawals

Money Crashers talks about this new system of savings debt reduction that is very interesting. Analyzing the 75/25 Method as Debt Reduction Plan

Here are some great posts from the personal finance community that I hope you can read this weekend.

Redeeming Riches knows retirement is important although not everyone knows how to get going with it.  He wants to change that. Why You’re Off Track for Retirement (and what to do about it)

Moolanomy guest writer (It’s me!) talks about tips on how you can save for the upcoming holiday. Saving for the Holidays

Wisebread remembers what it’s like to eat in college and have a meal plan.  But just because you have a meal plan and points doesn’t mean you should overspend and overeat.  6 Savvy Strategies to Ward off College Hunger and Overspending

Money Crashers knows Christmas is almost hear and wants to help you out on your holiday savings.  The Best Ways to Save Money on your Christmas Decorations

Cash Money Life wants to help you consolidate your retirement accounts if you have Vanguard. Vanguard 401K Rollover into an IRA

Free Money Finance knows it is not easy to become wealthy, in fact there are some characteristics that separate wealthy people.  The Most Important Factors Making People Wealthy

Debt Kid has some pet peeves with people who waste their money. 11 Money Mistakes That Drive Me Crazy

Studenomics knows that one of the most important decisions and biggest financial purchases you will have in your life if your potential house.  But do you really want to buy a house? Buying a Home. Ultimate Home Buying Guide – Buying vs Renting Detailed Comparison

Best BudgetPulse posts recently

Best Ways to Teach Kids About Money

Choosing the Right 529 Plan

Where to Find Smart Deals and Savvy Shoppers

Fiscal Geek is giving us an inside look at different jobs in his weekly series. The Career Diaries: Architect

PT Money wants you to be ready just in case of an emergency.  Even when young, you may start thinking about it. The Long Road to Life Insurance

20’s Something Finance is looking to start another civil war, but this time with finances. Why the English are More Frugal than Americans

Frugal NYC thinks recycling and reusing can be fun and helpful. Six Everyday Items you Should Reuse

Green Panda Treehouse wants to help you get the word out about your new venture. Promoting Your Side Business Without Going Broke

Money Crashers wants to prepare you for the upcoming black Friday shop-a-thon. Black Friday Information and Resources

Moolanomy guest writer (yours own and truly) wants to help you make a smart informed purchase regarding your next computer. Tips on Buying a New Computer

Canadian Finance Blog wants you to save over the holidays and for the future ones to come.  Save Money This Christmas on LED Lights

Halloween is here and this makes it a spooky weekend.  With all the thrills and spills that Halloween fun can bring, remember it is only one night.  There are plenty of ways to enjoy and celebrate the holiday in a frugal manner whether it is saving on a costume, decorations, or candy.  This is also the weekend we move the clocks back, so you will have an extra hour to get your fright on this weekend to enjoy.  Here are some spooky good personal finance articles for you from this past week.

Consumerism Commentary wants to use some jedi zen techniques to help you guide your money.  It would be very wise to check these out. Seven Zen Principles to Guide Your Money and Your Life

The Centsible Life wants to help you with those pesky eaters who complain nothing is ever good to eat. 12 Tips for Feeding Picky Eaters

Budgets are Sexy gives us a dilemma that happens all the time when eating out with friends. Splitting the Check Evenly = Splitting Tip Evenly?

My Life ROI is helping out all the couples out there who are looking to get cute this Halloween together and are looking for that perfect outfit. 5 Cheap Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Couples

Yielding Wealth asks us an important question during this time when the health care debate is going on. High Deductible Health Insurance: Worth It?

DoughRoller knows that debit cards are in and more people are paying with them. So here’s a card he introduces us to. Cash Back Debit Cards

Money Crashers knows that a college degree may not be for everyone.  That doesn’t mean you can’t end up making the big bucks with a nice job. 10 High Paying Jobs That Don’t Require and Undergraduate Degree.

PT Money worked hard and involved multiple bloggers to create this excellent e-book as a great resource that everyone can benefit from. 52 Ways to Make Extra Money

My Life ROI thinks that Hulu the free service airing our favorite TV shows may become a paid service.  Who can blame them, popular shows with HD quality, they are doing very well. Hulu Might Turn into a Pay Service

Man vs. Debt takes a bold stance on his health and challenges himself to lose weight the way he wants to lose debt. Would you Rather be Fat or in Debt?

Free Money Finance has an article for pet lovers.  If you are thinking about getting a pet, learn about the costs involved. Tips for Getting a Pet

FCN wants to help those who hate their cell phone provider.  Don’t like att? How to Get Out of Your Cell Phone Contract

Consumerism Commentary wants you to learn by your mistakes.  Whether financial or in life, you always learn from your mistakes which helps in the future. Learning and Saving

Cash Money Life wants you to take advantage of the hot new Roth IRA. How to doa 401K Plan Rollover into an IRA

Almost Frugal has an interview (ME!) regarding her frugal series.  Go check out, it was a lot of fun to do. This is What Frugal Looks Like: Craig Kessler

20 Something Finance talks about new taxes that are sprouting.  Candies and junk food are beginning to be taxed more, should this be? The Next Sin Tax – Twinkies & Ice Cream?

Bible Money Matters looks at the behind the scenes of personal finances and the mentality that is involved with it to make it work.  Managing Your Finances is an Exercise in Both Mathematics and Psycology

Cash Money Life looks into rechargeable batteries and ask if they are worth it.  I have never bought a pair of these and am curious myself. Are Rechargeable Batteries Worth it?

Frugal Dad wants to help you out.  Everyone should work harder to help out their financial situations and by doing some minor things, you could see big improvements over time. Seven Secrets to Financial Independence

Gather Little By Little knows what it can be like to be in debt.  The toll it can take on your mind and self-esteem is troubling, but there are tips and ways to break through it. Stuck in the Midst of Debt

My Two Dollars wants to know what type of wallet do you use.  For the longest time I had the standard thick wallet that hurt every time you sat down and made you uncomfortable and lopsided.  Since I have switched to a money clip.  You? What do you use as a Wallet?

The Dough Roller wants to help you out with your debt.  Everyone could use some tips and may need help consolidating it to help their situation. How to Consolidate Debt

Gen Y Wealth talks about investing.  Everyone has different ways they go about dealing with investing and what works for them or their goals.  This is his Investment Philosophy

Here are some great posts from other personal finance bloggers from the past week.

The Centsible Life hates clutter.  Who doesn’t?  This is why she wants you to de-clutter your life because it can help you out in multiple ways. On Clutter is Procrastination

Tired of Being Poor wants you to save money when traveling abroad.  You don’t want to cut your trip short just because you spent all your money at the tourist traps. Save a bob When you Travel Abroad

Money Management wants you to learn from reading others stories. Sandi’s debt repayment journal

Simplified Financial Lifestyle wants to help you out if you decide to buy a car.  It’s a big decision and needs the proper time and research and haggling skills so you can get what you want for the price you want. The Car Purchase

My Life ROI wants you to look good without going broke to do so.  Fall is here and you need to have the proper fall style attire when hitting the town. 10 Ways to Cut Back and Still Look Good

Mrs. Micah wants you to earn a little bit of side money this fall so you can save for some presents for the holiday season. Swagbucks – Earn Money Searching and Shopping

20 Something Finance also wants you to de-clutter this fall.  A little fall cleaning can help keep you stress free and focus on your tasks at hand. 3 Simplistic Strategies for Conquering Material Clutter