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6 Money Websites to Watch in 2009

By Kimberly Palmer

Posted: January 2, 2009

From snide remarks about greedy companies to creative techniques for saving, websites and blogs offer some of the most intriguing takes on the world of personal finance. Here are my picks for the top sites to watch in 2009:

NPR's Planet Money: This new blog breaks down what the global economy means for us little people, including the basics of the latest Fed rates changes to inside jokes.

Budget Smart Girl: This blogger shares tips on frugal entertaining, craft ideas, and bargains. She has big plans for the coming year, including a new newsletter.

I Like Totally Love It: And I like, totally love this site. It lists user-recommended goodies ranging from those you'll probably never need -- ice cubes in the shape of puzzle pieces, anyone? -- as well as the ones you've always dreamed of, such as a nightlight that looks like a glass of milk. (You've dreamed of that too, right?)

Savvy Sugar: Anyone who likes their news with a dash of celebrity gossip will enjoy this blog, which is related to the Britney and Lindsay-obsessed Pop Sugar.

Consumerist: The new year also brings a new owner for this former Gawker-owned blog -- Consumers Union. While it's not yet clear how, or if, the change will affect the content of the blog, the good news is that it will continue publishing its scathing critiques of companies.

City Shop Girl: Each day brings a new discount at this fun, new website. At the moment, the Daily Candy-esque blog serves only Washington, DC, but it has plans to expand to other cities.

Now it's your turn -- tell me what I'm missing below.

Here's one....

Hi Kimberly-

DC Girls in the Know is the online service DC's most savvy women subscribe to for exclusive offers from upscale businesses in the DC area including spas, salons, restaurants, designers, boutiques, events and more. Each month we present a new package of offers, available for a one month period, to our subscribers consisting of women between the ages of 25 & 55 in the DC metro area.

We launched the summer of 2008 and currently have over 4,000 subscribers in the DC area as well as plans to grow to other cities within the year.

Below are links to recent newsletters so you can get a feel for what we provide.

www.dcgirlsintheknow.com/email/november08.html

www.dcgirlsintheknow.com/email/december08.html

www.dcgirlsintheknow.com/email/january09.html

Would love to tell you more about us!

Thank you.

Chris Jacobs

Chris Jacobs

Co-Owner & Founder

Girls in the Know LLC

301-440-3060

www.dcgirlsintheknow.com

Chris Jacobs of DC @ Jan 04, 2009 22:40:09 PM

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Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about how to save money, avoid scams, manage debt, and be a savvy shopper. Send your personal finance questions to her for expert money advice.


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