By Linsey Knerl
Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we get you ready for the new Credit Card Act, share an awesome recipe for peanut butter power bars, and help you shop for disability insurance.
Top 5 Articles
3 Ways to Prepare for the Card Act — We’ve known about it for some time, but is there something you should be actively doing to get ready? See these quick but effective tips to managing your credit in the face of change. (Handy graphic, included.) Bill Shrink
2011 Federal Income Tax Brackets (Projected) — Speaking of change, it’s continuing to affect our finances, especially in the subject of taxation. See where you may be affected in the (projected) upcoming tax brackets. Five Cent Nickel
Peanut Butter Power Bars — Wow! These whole wheat bars are sweetened with maple syrup. Does it get any better than this? Salt and Chocolate
What to Look for In a Disability Insurance Policy — So much to think about, and yet, if you know your needs, shopping for disability insurance can be simple! Wall Street Journal via Free Money Finance
A Bride’s Lifesaver: Wedding Planning Templates — Before you rush out to buy an overpriced paper wedding planner, check out the free ones whipped up by Google Docs! Real Simple
Other Essential Reading
Realistic Expectations for Making Money Through Blogging — Dreaming will only get you so far. Hard work (may) take you the rest of the way towards making some cash with your blog. Consumerism Commentary
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