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Re: The MMM readers' blogroll
« Reply #50 on: April 19, 2013, 10:06:53 AM »
Just started 'www.whatmomwears.com'

I got tired of not being able to find what I (40-something mom) I wanted to read out there. so I made it. It's in its infancy.

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« Reply #51 on: April 22, 2013, 01:40:12 PM »
I try to keep this updated as I see new readers around the forum, but I inevitably miss some. If you'd like me to include your blog, let me know.

I think I'll also start featuring blogs periodically, so if you have a little blog that you solemnly swear you'll update regularly for a month, send me a PM and I'll consider featuring you!

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« Reply #52 on: April 22, 2013, 07:34:57 PM »
I think I'll also start featuring blogs periodically, so if you have a little blog that you solemnly swear you'll update regularly for a month, send me a PM and I'll consider featuring you!
I do so solemnly swear... and check your PMs.  Thanks!

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« Reply #53 on: April 22, 2013, 09:58:08 PM »
I think I'll also start featuring blogs periodically, so if you have a little blog that you solemnly swear you'll update regularly for a month, send me a PM and I'll consider featuring you!

how often is "regularly"?
I try to add one a day, but sometimes if I'm busy, and the next one que'd will be a bit of work, I may not get around to it for 4-5 days, or occasionally even a week

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« Reply #54 on: April 23, 2013, 02:32:48 PM »
At least once a week was what I was thinking.

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« Reply #55 on: May 06, 2013, 08:23:00 AM »
I can't believe how many of these blogs are getting added to my favorites list. The "http://bottlingmoonlight.com/" blog seems like it is an underpriced stock right now. The family only just began their adventure.

http://lackingambition.com/ also made me smile. It sounds like a bunch of other MMM readers are in love with this one too. Thanks for posting everything in one place!


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Featured blog #1: The Military Guide to FI
« Reply #56 on: May 14, 2013, 02:09:30 PM »
Alright everyone! I think we're officially in May now (I'm still in a bit of a daze from the end of finals), so it's probably about time I feature a blog.

The first featured blog is the Military Retirement and Financial Independence Blog, which is run by one of the forum's few financially independent members, Nords. Nords surfs for a living in Hawaii, so he can fairly be said to be living the dream. When he's not out on the water, he writes blog posts two or three posts a week and has regular guest posters, and puts together the Military Guide to FI and related projects, then donates all the proceeds to charity.

The blog is a tremendous read for you if you're in the military and thinking about FI, of course, and he's always willing to dig deep into the reader mailbag to explore individual issues with military pensions and other retirement issues not seen in the civilian world. The blog's just as valuable if you're not interested in the military, though -- he discusses monetizing blogs and books, the FI lifestyle, new personal finance books, humorous stories, and more. He also delves into interesting topics like the Long-Term Care Insurance industry and dealing with a genetic disease in the family with incredible insight, personal anecdotes, and an ever-present sense of humor. All that is to say: if you don't follow Nords' blog, maybe you should!

To get in touch with Nords with any questions, send him a PM here. If you'd like to nominate your blog for consideration, and haven't already, PM me here. See you around the forums!

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« Reply #57 on: May 29, 2013, 05:41:57 AM »
I am also ex military (UK), but as I left after 10 year instead of 16, no early pension for me!
I will be writing some posts about FI planning whilst in the military - there are so many opportunities to save money and reduce your expenditure, but the young soldiers like to spend all their cash on cars, girls and booze.  And the Officers like to spend it all on girls and booze ;)

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« Reply #58 on: June 02, 2013, 10:47:18 AM »
This is a great list! So many new blogs for me to read :)

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« Reply #59 on: June 02, 2013, 11:08:56 AM »
This is a great list! So many new blogs for me to read :)
Glad you like it. It's an even better list now that you're on it!

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« Reply #60 on: June 02, 2013, 11:24:14 AM »
This is a great list! So many new blogs for me to read :)
Glad you like it. It's an even better list now that you're on it!

WOW this makes me so happy! Thanks :)

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Featured blog #2: The Flamboyant Introvert
« Reply #61 on: June 17, 2013, 03:30:35 PM »
Hey everybody! I'm back with the second month of featured blogs. This month we've got a twofer! Longtime MMM reader Bakari blogs at his own site, Biodiesel Hauling, as The Flamboyant Introvert. He also contributes to the multi-author, sometimes-active Ecomodder Blog, affiliated with the Ecomodder hypermiling community, which has been a little sleepy lately.

Bakari is known around the forums for his interest and insight in the economic, theoretical and moral questions about the way that we live our lives as Mustachians. There's plenty of that in the blog (from trickle-down economics, which I'm told is something like a multistory outhouse, to prostitution or even the evolution of consciousness). That's not to say the blog is never practical, either: there are great posts about cycling for transportation, buying bikes from craigslist, and motorcycling, as well as stories of his life living full-time in an RV and spending at incredibly badass levels. My favorite post is his discussion of health. Head over to the blog and check out its best of page to find your favorite! If you can't get enough Bakari, be sure to tour his home through the magic of Youtube.

To get in touch with Bakari with any questions, send him a PM here. If you'd like to nominate your blog for consideration, and haven't done so already, PM me here.

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Re: The MMM readers' blogroll
« Reply #62 on: June 17, 2013, 06:36:44 PM »
Oh snap!
and just as I'm running out of old pre-written content too.

Now I've got to get to work, with some original content!

Thanks for the motivation

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Re: The MMM readers' blogroll
« Reply #63 on: June 24, 2013, 03:40:31 AM »
Hey this list is growing impressively - great!

Glad to see that there is more stuff coming up from Europe (where I live) as well.

Keep rocking!

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Re: The MMM readers' blogroll
« Reply #64 on: June 30, 2013, 07:30:22 AM »
List updated again. I don't always notice when new members join and update their profiles to list their blogs, so if you blog and you're not on the list, please just let me know!

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« Reply #65 on: July 08, 2013, 05:18:36 PM »
I just joined the forums today thanks to a fellow blogger referring me. Very cool place! I blog at http://www.moneylifeandmore.com/ if you wanted to add me to the list.

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Re: The MMM readers' blogroll
« Reply #66 on: July 13, 2013, 02:28:42 AM »
I have just started blogging about my journey from clown life to MMM. I hope to add at least one to two posts a week. I've never really written properly so if anyone has any feedback. Please, I'm open to it :)

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« Reply #67 on: July 16, 2013, 10:46:06 AM »
I just noticed this thread and I'm excited to check everything out!

I'm blogging at happylifehappywallet.com (my journey to health, wealth and a happy home).

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Re: The MMM readers' blogroll
« Reply #68 on: July 16, 2013, 03:41:17 PM »
Updated. Thanks for dropping in!

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« Reply #69 on: July 16, 2013, 09:07:45 PM »
Updated. Thanks for dropping in!

Thanks for adding me to this list!

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« Reply #70 on: July 16, 2013, 09:10:22 PM »
I'm happy to!

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« Reply #71 on: July 17, 2013, 08:11:35 PM »
Canadian Dream: Free at 45
http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/

Most of the information there is still perfectly relevant to those of us in the US, and it definitely has some good content.

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« Reply #72 on: July 29, 2013, 12:36:53 PM »
I started a blog recently as well:

http://rosaceadiaries.com/

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« Reply #73 on: July 29, 2013, 04:59:41 PM »
jrhampt, you're added.

8379 views on this thread! I'm glad I put it together, and even gladder we have such a tremendous community here.

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« Reply #74 on: July 31, 2013, 11:45:58 AM »
Thanks!  And thank you for organizing, grantmeaname.

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Featured blog #3: Tech Meshugana
« Reply #75 on: August 12, 2013, 03:40:51 PM »
Bakari was two months' worth of featured blogger because I was just that busy.  On to blogger number three!

I.P. Daley is the forum's resident telecom genius. You've probably seen him around, whether you recognize him from his under-renovation Communications and Technology Superguide, the "Continue the Blog Conversation" thread about iPhone plans, or his insightful comments from the morality threads that pop up every month or so in other sections of the forum. Away from the forum, though, Daley's even more active.

I.P. Daley's site, the Technical Meshugana, hosts a blog and oh so much more. There are posts about using technology cheaply - like how to save money with an iPhone - but also posts about using technology responsibly and knowing when not to buy. If you find yourself questioning whether you get more out of your smartphone than the time and money you spend on it, Daley's site will help you untangle things and think more critically about your little electronic frenemy. If you're in over your head, he also takes reader questions.

The Daley empire is wider than just a blog, though. There's the Frugality Superwiki, home to in-depth analyses of carriers such as this one. There's the Shopping hut, a curated list of IP-approved products that allow you to support the site if you've found the advice useful. There's also a short-but-sweet Daley Recommended page for service providers and a Delicious feed with interesting articles about technology and the way we use it. If you're not following Daley somehow, you'd probably get a lot out of checking him out!

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« Reply #76 on: August 12, 2013, 04:01:53 PM »
Thank you, Grant. :)

Edit: For those of you curious and interested, I've also done a podcast interview where I got to breathe into a microphone for two hours... and the most popular post on the entire site has nothing to do with technology, but feet instead.
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Re: The MMM readers' blogroll
« Reply #77 on: August 21, 2013, 06:24:24 PM »
This is a quick reminder: if you've got a reasonable history of posts and you make a good effort to post at least once a week or so, you could be our next featured blogger. Just send me a PM for consideration!

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« Reply #78 on: September 02, 2013, 09:11:20 PM »

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Re: The MMM readers' blogroll
« Reply #79 on: September 02, 2013, 09:35:28 PM »
Added!

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« Reply #80 on: September 12, 2013, 12:40:15 PM »
Thanks for putting this together grantmeaname. It seems to add to my momentum everytime I read about someone else on a similar journey. I've started my own little blog at http://jlyblog.wordpress.com/ documenting my pursuit of health, wealth, and wisdom. The first blog post is on my goal #1, paying off my student loans.

Thanks!

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Re: The MMM readers' blogroll
« Reply #81 on: September 12, 2013, 06:33:54 PM »
You got it! Thanks for blogging!

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« Reply #82 on: September 18, 2013, 05:37:47 AM »
Dynamite.  I've been looking for bloggers traveling with kids.

It seems bloggers with kids and bloggers who travel don't overlap too much (I.e. most "traveling" are single or as a couple).

I have recently started blogging and I do have a "travel" category (that currently has zero posts!).  We have 3 kids (age 1, 7, and 8), and hope to continue to do ample traveling with them. 

Our last trip we spent 4 days in Chicago all on foot or by subway/bus using google maps transit nav.  We ditched the 1 year old with grandma, so I'm not sure if I still have "traveling with kids" street cred.  Although that was definitely the right choice for maximum enjoyment on that particular trip. 

I haven't tallied up the total yet, but I doubt we spent more than $150-200 for all four of us for 4 days including non-stop flights from the east coast, eating out lunch and dinner every day, and staying at a swanky hotel (albeit by the airport).  Credit card sign up bonuses picked up most of the tab for us, and buying transit cards on ebay for 90% off also helped. 

I'd like to be included on your blog roll if possible: rootofgood.com

Thanks so much!

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« Reply #83 on: September 18, 2013, 08:06:23 PM »
Root, your added.

Inactive blogs are now listed separately for your browsing convenience. Hopefully that doesn't hurt any feelings - PM me or comment here if you think I've made a mistake.

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Re: The MMM readers' blogroll
« Reply #84 on: September 18, 2013, 08:18:25 PM »
Thank you, sir!  Tomorrow, I have a quality post on Obamacare and how it makes health insurance in early retirement very affordable. 

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« Reply #85 on: September 18, 2013, 09:26:32 PM »
Thank you, sir!  Tomorrow, I have a quality post on Obamacare and how it makes health insurance in early retirement very affordable.

Link it here please (the forums, not necessarily this thread).

I'm curious to read it.

Hope you clearly put what was speculation versus fact (since so much is still up in the air), so I know what to follow up on later.  Excited to read it!
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« Reply #86 on: September 19, 2013, 10:26:34 AM »
Link it here please (the forums, not necessarily this thread).

I'm curious to read it.

Hope you clearly put what was speculation versus fact (since so much is still up in the air), so I know what to follow up on later.  Excited to read it!

Here it is:
http://rootofgood.com/obamacare_makes_early_retirement_easier_and_more_secure/

I tried to treat the subject impartially without making speculations or commentary about the law or its implementation.  I wrote the piece to be generic enough so that anyone from the 50 states could get something out of the article without getting into state specific differences.  I may write one or more supplemental pieces to clarify or further explain parts based on feedback I receive.  In a couple of weeks we will see how the federal exchange is rolled out or whether there are delays, so it might be a while before I have a second post on obamacare and how early retirees (or freelancers/small business owners) can benefit. 

I'll make a separate thread and post this article link there along with a brief synopsis.  I didn't see any similar recent threads in my searching here. 

Edit to add:  Here is the MMM forums thread topic where we can discuss Obamacare and Early Retirement so we don't get further off topic here!  https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/welcome-to-the-forum/obamacare-makes-early-retirement-easier-and-more-secure/
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« Reply #87 on: September 19, 2013, 10:50:07 AM »
Link it here please (the forums, not necessarily this thread).

I'm curious to read it.

Hope you clearly put what was speculation versus fact (since so much is still up in the air), so I know what to follow up on later.  Excited to read it!

Here it is:
http://rootofgood.com/obamacare_makes_early_retirement_easier_and_more_secure/

I tried to treat the subject impartially without making speculations or commentary about the law or its implementation.  I wrote the piece to be generic enough so that anyone from the 50 states could get something out of the article without getting into state specific differences.  I may write one or more supplemental pieces to clarify or further explain parts based on feedback I receive.  In a couple of weeks we will see how the federal exchange is rolled out or whether there are delays, so it might be a while before I have a second post on obamacare and how early retirees (or freelancers/small business owners) can benefit. 

I'll make a separate thread and post this article link there along with a brief synopsis.  I didn't see any similar recent threads in my searching here.

Thanks.  I'm looking to be done about 2 years after it rolls out, so I'm curious how it will eventually affect everything.

Hopefully followup articles (i.e. "Heathcare for Early Retirees") come out in 2014/2015 that clarify everything, since so much is targeted towards working people.  Extra wrinkle for me: we'll be traveling a lot.  We've considered just getting health insurance while in the U.S. and going without on the road, as health care is pretty darn cheap everywhere else.  More research to be done.

And I'll stop posting on this, so thread can get back OT.  :)
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« Reply #88 on: September 19, 2013, 01:55:13 PM »
Question for MMM Forum participants who are also bloggers: do you ever write a thoughtful reply here in the forums and then copy/paste it into a blog post, to share with your blog readers who aren't mustachians? I'm curious what the legality/ethics of that is. Maybe provide a link back to the reply here on the forum?

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Re: The MMM readers' blogroll
« Reply #89 on: September 19, 2013, 02:01:51 PM »
Question for MMM Forum participants who are also bloggers: do you ever write a thoughtful reply here in the forums and then copy/paste it into a blog post, to share with your blog readers who aren't mustachians? I'm curious what the legality/ethics of that is. Maybe provide a link back to the reply here on the forum?

I haven't yet, but I could see doing that in the future.  Of course I imagine most bloggers would spend a little more time developing and refining a blog post than they would a forum post.  I also put interesting pics in my blog posts. 

Ethics/legality?  If you write it you own the copyright to it, unless you explicitly turn over that copyright to the forum owner in the terms of service or elsewhere.  But I can't imagine a forum owner seeking legal redress over a content creator using his own work on his own site and also sharing it with the community here.     

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« Reply #90 on: September 19, 2013, 02:20:30 PM »
Question for MMM Forum participants who are also bloggers: do you ever write a thoughtful reply here in the forums and then copy/paste it into a blog post, to share with your blog readers who aren't mustachians? I'm curious what the legality/ethics of that is. Maybe provide a link back to the reply here on the forum?

I haven't yet, but I could see doing that in the future.  Of course I imagine most bloggers would spend a little more time developing and refining a blog post than they would a forum post.  I also put interesting pics in my blog posts. 

Ethics/legality?  If you write it you own the copyright to it, unless you explicitly turn over that copyright to the forum owner in the terms of service or elsewhere.  But I can't imagine a forum owner seeking legal redress over a content creator using his own work on his own site and also sharing it with the community here.     

What he said, only I've actually done it and expanded it out a bit:
https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/share-your-badassity/communications-tech-isps-voip-cell/msg79034/#msg79034
http://www.techmeshugana.com/2013/05/how-to-save-money-with-an-iphone/

As long as the forum owner doesn't extend a blanket copyright grab to all content posted, there's nothing legally or ethically dubious about it in my book. There's the issue of situations where one might be responding to another, but again, so long as you get their permission for involvement with a repost, I find nothing wrong with it at all.

Fortunately, MMM has not done that here (the copyright grab)... but I'll tell you up front, if he did, I'd pull up the tent stakes and leave. I doubt he would though, as it'd open an ugly can of legal liability worms for himself in regard to content and moderation.

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« Reply #91 on: September 21, 2013, 12:02:40 AM »
Question for MMM Forum participants who are also bloggers: do you ever write a thoughtful reply here in the forums and then copy/paste it into a blog post, to share with your blog readers who aren't mustachians? I'm curious what the legality/ethics of that is. Maybe provide a link back to the reply here on the forum?
I do it all the time, although the blog post is usually longer and tailored to a military audience.  When thoughtful replies on a forum are transposed to a blog, they need to add in the questions and maybe the other issues raised by other posters (credit given where due).

Legality?  You mean, publishing my content wherever I want?  I wonder how long a forum would survive if the owner sent out C&Ds or DMCA takedowns.

I'd link from my blog to MMM's forum anytime, and from this forum to my blog.  The more I link my blog to big forums like this one, the better.

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Re: The MMM readers' blogroll
« Reply #92 on: September 21, 2013, 10:51:17 PM »
Question for MMM Forum participants who are also bloggers: do you ever write a thoughtful reply here in the forums and then copy/paste it into a blog post, to share with your blog readers who aren't mustachians? I'm curious what the legality/ethics of that is. Maybe provide a link back to the reply here on the forum?

I did it with my comments here on this thread which were about ethics! ;)

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« Reply #93 on: September 25, 2013, 10:28:59 AM »
Thanks, everyone!

FWIW, the content in question is my reply about the Twitter IPO and Venture Capital investing:

https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/ask-a-mustachian/anyone-do-vc-how-could-one-have-gone-about-investing-in-twitter/msg138377/

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Re: The MMM readers' blogroll
« Reply #94 on: September 25, 2013, 03:26:30 PM »
Thanks, everyone!

FWIW, the content in question is my reply about the Twitter IPO and Venture Capital investing:

https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/ask-a-mustachian/anyone-do-vc-how-could-one-have-gone-about-investing-in-twitter/msg138377/

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« Reply #95 on: October 02, 2013, 08:31:26 PM »
I'm a fairly new member of the forums and have a blog at X.

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« Reply #96 on: October 03, 2013, 08:52:25 PM »
Jacob has been pretty active lately - might want to move ere off the inactive list.

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« Reply #97 on: October 04, 2013, 06:30:07 AM »
The ERE posts are recycled old posts that rerun randomly. Unless there's something else going on that I'm not aware of.

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« Reply #98 on: October 04, 2013, 06:53:20 AM »
The ERE posts are recycled old posts that rerun randomly. Unless there's something else going on that I'm not aware of.

I think a few have been new - the making the train and table?  Maybe they're old though and I'm mistaken.

But the vast majority (92.85%, by my estimate of a new post every two weeks, and a repost daily otherwise) are reposts.
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« Reply #99 on: October 04, 2013, 06:55:10 AM »
Ah, I didn't scroll far enough down to see one that's not a repost. I'll move him back up.

 

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