Weekend Wind Down 4-13-2013

It’s been a while since I used the “Weekend Wind Down” title for my weekend posts, but unfortunately my jar of originality is running pretty low. I hate to be really dull, but this week was all work, work, work! I barely had any time to write new posts, research material, or comment on other blogs. But that’s the way it goes though, right? Whenever things get busy like that, it reminds me how important my financial efforts truly are.

Speaking of financial efforts, I checked my Fidelity account and noticed that the dividend payments from my latest bundle of stock purchases are starting to roll in. I like seeing that! Early in May, I should have an update post on my progress with owning dividend stocks. I can already see how this is going to be a very integral part of my overall financial freedom plan.

I’d like to send a big thanks out to everyone that voted for me in the Free Money Finance March Madness contest this week. I’m happy to report that we won Round 3 and will be moving on to Round 4!

Blogs You Should Check Out:

In case you missed them, here are a few great stories you should check out this weekend:

Proposal to Limit Retirement Account Balances: Good or Bad?
The Frugal Path – Personal Finance Blogs: Do we really need them?
Get Financially Integrated – Are you wealthy?
Passive Income Pursuit – Net Worth Update – March 2013
NZ Muse – Pursuits that make for better hobbies than jobs

Carnivals & Mentions:

My Money Design was featured on the following sites this week:

Yakezie Carnival April 7, 2013 Edition
Carnival of Money Pros
Lifestyle Carnival – 49th Edition
Carnival of Financial Planning April 12, 2013

Thanks to everyone for linking to my site and enjoying my posts. I really appreciate your support and hope you continue to visit!

Posts This Week:

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Comments

Lance at Money Life and More says
April 13, 2013 at 10:16 am
Thanks for the mention this week and congrats on the FMF win! I knew you’d blow me out of the water with your network of voters 🙂
- MMD says
  April 13, 2013 at 6:20 pm
  Thanks Lance! Its all good. I’m a little skeptical that this late in the competition its all going to be a popularity contest.
Justin says
April 13, 2013 at 10:55 am
Great job on winning. Do you know yet who you’re up against?
Thanks for the mention, and don’t forget to take some time out to rest today.
- MMD says
  April 13, 2013 at 6:20 pm
  Thanks Justin. Yes, I was up against Lance from Money Life and More. Next time I’m up against John from Frugal Rules. The competition is starting to get tough.
femmefrugality says
April 13, 2013 at 11:05 pm
That’s awesome that you made it to round 4! Where can I vote for you??
- MMD says
  April 14, 2013 at 7:24 am
  I’ll email you a link when Round 4 starts up. Thanks for your help!
Financial Independence says
April 14, 2013 at 6:57 am
The stock market went so up, so dividend ratio went down. I do not know whether it worth putting any money in, at the moment.
Most of the stocks are paying 2-3%. Risk is huge, but payout at below inflation level.
- MMD says
  April 14, 2013 at 7:25 am
  Good thing I made all my purchases back in January before things really started climbing.
JC @ Passive Income Pursuit says
April 16, 2013 at 2:40 pm
Congrats on making it to Round 4. Hopefully next year I can submit an article to the bracket.
Thanks for the mention.
- MMD says
  April 16, 2013 at 9:37 pm
  You’re welcome!
  Look for the signup around New Years over at FMF. I came across it by accident one day, and I’m really glad I did. Here’s to hoping that Round 4 is a success!
Integrator says
May 3, 2013 at 11:47 pm
Thanks for the mention, and nice work in the challenge!