What I've Been Reading 8/07/08

With the price of gas, more Americans are vacationing close to home and enjoying a "stay-cation." A group of personal finance bloggers have listed a bunch of Frugal Things to Do... in their areas. Check it out - you may get some ideas for low-cost weekend fun even if you don't have some vacation time coming up.

One thing we're all spending money on is food. There are a lot of blogs out there offering advice on ways to cut cost and engage in some cheap, healthy eating but this one found inspiration in an unlikely place: by watching The Simpsons. Now, Homer Simpson is hardly a model of thrift and restraint, but there are still some good tricks to pick up from this classic of American television.

On a more serious note, the Dual Income, No Kids blog (DINKS) has information and tips regarding diversification of your finances.