Monday Jumpstart to Credit Report & Personal Finance News

Saving money is a tricky business in our economic climate– credit is still tight, debts are high, and paychecks go straight to bills and necessary expenses with not much left over for a rainy day fund. This extra-big roundup has more than 50 ways to help you cut back on spending so you can start saving up more. Isnt’ it about time to start saving money for yourself and your future, now?

Personal Finance News

• Daily Finance makes a good point: Its the end of the recession as we know it. Why don’t we feel fine?
• Money Ning sets you straight with 3 easy steps to determine your financial priorities.
• How disposable is your money? asks Almost Frugal.
• Best way to invest $1,000 right now writes MSN Money.
• Want even more tips on investing? Read The Digerati Life blog, Where to invest extra cash and savings today.
• Gather Little By Little suggests 10 small ways to save money that make a big difference.
• 10 tricks for staying warm this winder without huge energy bills straight from The Simple Dollar.
• If you want to cut back on auto insurance, follow Saving to Invest’s 5 things to look for in getting low-cost auto insurance rates.
• Paying too much at the pump? SmartMoney suggests 5 ways to cut down on gas costs.
• 3 ways to save money on health insurance from CNNMoney.
• If you just can’t help it for the holidays, SmartMoney shows you how to splurge on a budget.
• Smart year-end tax moves to read before the new year! From Wall Street Journal.

Credit Reports & Credit Scores News

• Tips from Liz Weston on how teenagers can build credit.
• Consumer credit falls for 8th month reports CNNmoney.com.
• Your credit score can affect how to get the best deal on a new car; read ahead at SmartMoney.
• Ever wondered why aren’t credit scores free? Walletpop has the answer.
• NBC Bay Area makes credit health as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4.