Weekly Roundup

Here are a few stories that caught my attention this week:

Weakonomics (@weakonomics) reminded me of better days, back when I was still in school. Want to figure out how risky a stock or your portfolio is compared to the market average? Check out Weakon 238: Stock Beta.

Jim (@Bargaineering) gives an update regarding the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Credit. If you are in the military serving our country, you’ll want to be sure and read this one. $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Credit To Be Extended for Military

Studenomics (@studenomics) questions the common advice stating that you should hurry through college so that you can get it over with while your still young, regardless of the costs or student loans it may require. He explores the pros of taking fewer classes each term in an effort to pay for more of it as you go. Effective Method For Killing Student Debt and When to Apply It.

I hope you enjoy these posts and have a great weekend!