Friday Links

1. This week Michael James on Money shared some amazing secrets about investing.  You’ll want to read his post about The Best-Kept Secret About Successful Investing.
2. This week on Passive Income Now asked the question Why Does Everyone Want to Buy a Home Instead of Renting?
3. Million Dollar Journey this week explained Pension Basics: Selecting a Form of Pension Payout.  A very in-depth article that explains the pros and cons of each form.
4. Money Smarts Blog wrote a great article that compared a Long Distance Voice Plan vs Skype With Roaming Data Plan.
5. Now that the holiday shopping season has officially started, it’s a great time to brush up on these 8 Ways to Save Money While Shopping Online by Financial Highway.
6. This week Boomer & Echo shared the ins and outs of RRIFs in their article Registered Retirement Income Fund: What Is A RRIF?
7. Balance Junkie shared a great (and scary) post that focuses On the Evils of Market Timing.  It also explains how market timing is like whiskey.
8. Now that it’s nearing the end of the year, it’s time to analyze finances for 2012.  This week Thicken My Wallet aptly inquired Have You Checked Your Home Insurance Policy Lately?
9. Times certainly are changing when it comes to stores like Costco.  The Canadian Personal Finance Blog looks at the new develops of Costco Gas: Now This is Interesting.
10. Young and Thrifty shared a frightening post this week that examines The Young and the Restless: Need for Speed – High Stakes (um, life?).  An eye-opening article indeed.

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