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GetRichSlowly.org, a personal finance blog written by Portland-area resident J.D. Roth, has been named “Most Inspiring” blog in the May 2008 issue of Money Magazine. GRS is one of three blogs included in the magazine’s annual list of the top 100 “people, places, things and strategies worth knowing right this minute.”
If you’re a regular reader of Around the Sun, you already know how inspiring I think GetRichSlowly is. The title of “Most Inspiring” definitely fits, but I’d say the site’s combination of information and inspiration is what has kept me coming back for almost two years. (In case you’re wondering, I’ve never met J.D. so it’s not a personal thing; the blog is just that good.)
You can read what Money Magazine has to say here.
The other blogs on the list include another favorite of mine, My Money Blog (named “Most Voyeuristic Blog”), and All Financial Matters (”Most Sensible Blog”).
In addition to blogs, the list covers “bests” in many other categories including jobs, stocks, cars, vacations, places to live, credit cards and more. Be sure to check out the magazine at your local library or online.
April 21st, 2008
Even if you don’t have 40 grand, a knack for test-taking or janitorial skills, you can still get a taste for what it’s like to be a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through its OpenCourseWare program.
At the OCW website, you can access materials from 1,800 MIT courses, including lecture videos, notes, reading lists and assignments, free of charge. Undergraduate- and graduate-level courses are available, covering a variety of subjects in science, math, humanities and business. You can even download demonstration videos from a scuba diving class.
As you might expect, you won’t earn a degree, no matter how much you master the materials. And you won’t get invited to any keggers either. But you may learn how to humiliate pompous ponytail guys. How you like them apples?
Thanks to reader Mike for the heads up!
January 21st, 2008
On an otherwise uneventful plane ride last week, I cracked open the latest issue of Money Magazine wanting to know, as the cover advertised, which money websites were the best. I was so pleased to find that Portland-based GetRichSlowly.org was included among the creme de la creme. GRS is intelligent, informative and inspiring. It’s one of my favorites, and I’m thrilled that it’s getting the attention it deserves.
Writer J.D. covers a variety of money topics as well as the articles I most enjoy—his personal financial successes such as how he conquered $35,000 in debt and his decision to leave his day job.
You can find out about the other 27 best websites here.
Congrats J.D.!
December 27th, 2007
From CNRG:
Free Fall Gardening Classes for youth ages 6–12
Classes are held weekly September 12th through October 26th at three different Community Gardens
Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:45 at Woodlawn, 7200 ne 11th
Thursdays 3:30 - 5:00 at Lents, se 88th and Steele
Fridays 3:30-5:00 at Fulton, sw 3rd and Barbur
Drop in for day or every class this fall!
Classes are offered through the City of Portland Parks & Recreation Community Garden Program in partnership with Friends of Portland Community Gardens
Please contact: childgard@ci.portland.or.us or 503 823-1617 for more
information
September 10th, 2007
Portland Grassroots Media Camp is a weekend-long event offering skills trainings and workshops on media creation. The event takes place on Friday, August 24 through Sunday, August 26. All workshops are free and open to the public. Space is limited, however, so be sure to reserve your spot.
The workshops cover a range of topics related to graphic design, writing, art, film, radio, interviewing, marketing and more. Here is a sampling:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Comics 101
- Creating a Webpage Using HTML
- Podcasting
- Digital Editing: Working With Short Interviews
- Imovie Boot Camp
- How to Create a Blog
- Different Methods of Audio Production
- Oral Histories—Interviewing Techniques
- The Basics of Silkscreening
- Writing a Press Release
- United Voices ZINE: Early Process and Peer Editing
- Setting Up a Press Conference
For more information, visit http://portlandmediacamp.blogspot.com/
August 21st, 2007
The 114th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance is up at The Simple Dollar. The Carnival of Personal Finance is a weekly round-up of great posts from personal finance blogs. I’m honored that my post titled “Making a Big Fuss out of an Adult Shopping in a Junior’s Section“ is included.
Click here to enjoy the carnival.
Click here to learn more about the carnival and submit posts for upcoming editions.
August 21st, 2007
A few posts that caught my eye this week:
ZenHabits has 106 ways to save money on things like gas, toys, computers, DVDs, eating out, utility bills, etc.
Jonathan at MyMoneyBlog puts maxing out your Roth IRA into perspective. Just $11 a day! You can do it!
Kai at Metroblogging Portland writes about a new hotdog/Indian/tacos/empanadas/mocha cart called Frankie’s Franks on the corner of SE Flavel and 72nd Ave. $1.00 jumbo dogs and two-for-a-dollar tacos.
August 18th, 2007
I’ve created a new page called Free Events (see nav bar above). It has links to folks offering free events in the Portland area. It’s a work in progress, so far there are only 2 categories: movies and concerts. Be sure to check it periodically for updates. Click here to view.
August 9th, 2007
Just wanted to say thanks to alt.portland for writing about Around the Sun. It was a very cool surprise.
alt.portland, aka the Portland [Low-Budget] Guide, is a great resource for shopping, food, travel, and much more. If you live in Portland, plan to visit Portland or are moving to Portland, check out this site!
www.altportland.com
August 6th, 2007
There are so many bloggers writing great advice on frugal living every day. Here’s what I read this week:
How to Start a Family Without Breaking the Bank
Carrying Tide Pen or Shout Wipes Can Keep You From Ruining Expensive Sweater
Savvy Saver, Young and Broke and MapGirl list what they do to be frugal
Have a great weekend!
July 20th, 2007
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