Skinny Links Roundup: August 13

The Internet is a vast ocean of flotsam and jetsam. But the good stuff somehow manages to always distinguish itself. Here's a list of our favorite reads from this week.

PERSONAL FINANCE

3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Investing In The Stock Market When You Are Young: Jonha explains why teens and 20-somethings don't see the value in investing, and why they're wrong.

Increase Your Savings w/ Every Raise You Get: When faced with a money surplus, the temptation is to spend more. J. Money makes the case for saving.

SUCCESS + WILLPOWER

Three Keys To Staying Committed To Your Goals: Love how Joe asks, 'Are you up for it?' We asked, 'How badly do you want it?' Similar questions, but it's the answer that matters.

The Importance Of Finding Out What Motivates You: Because nobody can push you more than yourself.

CREATIVITY

Find Insights In Unlikely Places: Jorge describes a documentary about hug machines, cow vaccinations and unlikely inspirations.

CREDIT CARDS

Nerd Wallet: There are many sites that compare credit cards to help you pick the right one. Nerd Wallet is the best because it's thorough and easy to understand. The name is awesome, too.

Daily Worth's wonderful three-part series 'Debt Diet.' Part I | Part II | Part III

NETWORKING

How To Build It Before You Need It: Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone, explains why networking should be part of your daily routine. He lists five simple ways to do it.

HOW TO: Use Facebook for Professional Networking: Facebook is better than LinkedIn, and it's not just because it has more active users.

Comments

[Preeti @ Heart and Mind]

Hi Jim,

I got your website's information from Armen's site "the timeless information". I am glad to know your books and site. Lot of great info and love the art work!

Thanks for sharing wonder links!

[jonharules]

Hi Jim,

Thank you so much for including my blog post about saving and investing while we are young. The other links about finance, debts and goals are good find too. I am sure I have already told you this but let me tell you this again, this blog is definitely one of its kind and something I would promote both online and offline. :)

Jonha

[Jim Randel]

thank you jonha!

warm regards, Jim

[Jim Randel]

and preeti, thank u to you as well!!