1. Enemy of Debt

Brad Chaffee offers a look at the realities of personal finance, especially as it relates to debt. This blog is about financial behavior, and how you can change your behaviors to pay down debt, and eventually achieve financial freedom. Visit Enemy of Debt.

2. Len Penzo dot Com

Len Penzo provides interesting commentary on personal finances. This blog is aimed at “responsible” people. Len is often tongue in cheek, but his observations are almost always spot on, if unconventional. Visit Len Penzo dot Com.

3. Watson Inc

Roshawn Watson is a pharmacist and entrepreneur blogging about personal finance. You are likely to find insightful posts about consumerism and wealth building. It’s all about getting it under control and doing well in the future. Visit Watson Inc.

4. Joe Taxpayer

This “average Joe” offers a great look at different investment and retirement options, and makes meaningful financial commentary about what you can do to survive in the current economic climate. He also has a pretty good handle on taxes. Visit Joe Taxpayer.

5. Debt Free Adventure

Matt Jabs shares insights on getting out of debt, usually from a Christian perspective. He also offers an insightful look at ways you can improve your financial situation beyond getting out of debt. Visit Debt Free Adventure.

6. Balance Junkie

For those interested in in-depth economic commentary — and how it relates to your personal finances — Balance Junkie is the place to go. Learn more about the world of investing, and of economics, from this blog. Visit Balance Junkie.

7. Money Energy

Another great economic commentary blog from Clare. Learn about the way money moves through the global economy, and get some valuable information on investing. Practical analysis and information that can aid you in your decisions. Visit Money Energy.

8. PF Firewall

Observations on life and personal finances. Jesse offers a helpful look at the decisions ordinary people face as they go through their finances and attempt to improve their situations. Visit PF Firewall.

9. Own the Dollar

Hank Coleman wants you to be able to own the dollar — rather than let the dollar own you. You can learn about planning ahead with your finances, as well as learn some tips about how money works, and what you can do to improve your chances of being in charge of your money. Visit Own the Dollar.

10. Moneyed Up

Ramsay wants you to be able to figure out how to maximize your money. If you are looking for information on supplemental income, improving your wealth potential, and actively taking charge of your finances, this blog might be able to help. Visit Moneyed Up.

11. Couple Money

Elle offers helpful insights into family finances. This blog focuses on money topics that are likely to come up during marriage. It’s about setting common money goals, exploring your options, and working together toward financial freedom. Visit Couple Money.

Moreover, you can find more personal finance blogs from ranking lists like the ones at Wise Bread and Money Crashers. If you have your own list of favorite blogs, what are your suggestions for personal finance reading in 2011?

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Source: 11 Lesser Known Finance Blogs to Read in 2011 from Moolanomy Personal Finance, written by Miranda Marquit (Staff Writer).

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In just the past few years, there has been an explosion of personal finance blogs, a niche that was vacant eight years ago. Those eight years feel like a generation or two, considering the way the Internet has changed since then. Now some might argue that the blog form is on its way out as the primary means of social communication online, with more efficient or sophisticated methods like Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr taking charge. Nevertheless, what started out as a small niche community several years ago is now a thriving but noisy bazaar with more marketers and salespeople than good, old-fashioned information.

I’m not being judgmental. You see advertising here at Consumerism Commentary, and it’s allowed me to earn a living. I hope, though, that regular readers don’t come away with the feeling that I’m trying to sell them something, whether a product or my “brand.” In all that I do, I try to be genuine and authentic, so even if I’m writing about a credit card offer, I do so with readers in mind.

I like reading personal stories or articles with a certain “voice” — something that reminds me that there is a person inside, and that person is intelligent, thoughtful, and not maintaining a website just because she could earn a lot of money by publishing articles with certain keywords. I don’t like gurus, motivational speakers, or writers who assume their audience either needs a lecture or is stuck at a fourth-grade reading level. I don’t like being sold something when I read an article, even if the article was witty or helpful. I choose when I speak to a salesperson; I don’t like surprises.

I’m not normally a negative person, so that’s enough of what I don’t like. I do like knowing that the opinions and thoughts described in articles are not significantly influenced by commercial enterprises, even if they are earning money from the website. I prefer blogs that are still operated by their original owners, because there is a sort of passion that a blog often loses when its founder sells, if he or she doesn’t take special care.

I’d like to share seven blogs that I think, today, feel right for me as a reader. I’m excluding a few of the bigger excellent blogs that you may already have on your list or are now part of a larger corporation. The websites listed below are all, to my knowledge, still owned and operated by their founder. I’m also leaving out some great blogs written by financial columnists and authors, going for the truly independent, non-professional-writer voice, though I suspect one of the anonymous writers below moonlights as a professional financial columnist.

If you read other blogs about personal finance, feel free to leave comments about your favorites or disagree with my picks.

These are in no particular order.

Weakonomics. Philip’s background in economics and IT makes him an ideal finance blogger to me. Note that his background does not include marketing. His grasp on economic issues is more complete than I’d ever expect, or want, mine to be. I particularly like his recent open letter to James Dyson, the vacuum cleaner technology inventor who stars in his own company’s commercials. Also, check out his article here, The Greatest Loss of the Recession.

Pop Economics. While we’re on the topic of economics, let’s not forget Pop. No, he’s not Ben Bernanke in disguise. Pop often focuses on behavioral economics, which I find fascinating — much more than, say, macroeconomics. Check out his articles on Consumerism Commentary, The Wrong Reason to Dollar-Cost Average and Creating a Risk-Free Retirement Plan. Pop thoroughly researches and contemplates his articles, and this provides a lot of value to his readers. Read his article on 2011′s job market, definitely one of my favorite articles of January, anywhere.

Frugal for Life. Let’s switch gears from the economy to the personal. Dawn’s been writing about her frugality since at least 2004 or 2005. Frugal for Life started as a way for her to organize all the ideas she was reading about frugality, a concept she fell in love with after reading The Tightwad Gazette. Frugal for Life is more than just a compendium of tips for saving money, it has a personal touch, without the feel of most “frugal” blogs that are more interested in sharing “deals” (ie., ways to spend money), that make you wonder whether they’re being paid by Wal-Mart or some other company to encourage consumerism. Here are 41 things that Dawn has learned from living frugally.

Blonde and Balanced. You may think Amber is new to this scene, but she had been blogging about money under a different title (Carrie… on the Cheap) for a while before coming back to take the blogosphere by storm. Her writing flows naturally and her personality shines through. That’s a refreshing approach at a time I’m constantly reminded that “content farms” are taking over the Internet. I am not the only one who sees value in Amber’s writing; she has unsurprisingly picked up freelance gigs everywhere I look. Here is her excellent short article, Who Cares If Resolutions Don’t Work?.

Bad Money Advice. Unfortunately, Frank Crumudgeon has been spending most of his time lately looking for a new job, so we have not been treated to many new articles. When he returns, which I hope he does, readers will enjoy more of his critical look at mainstream financial advice, including stuff I write about here. He’s commented on and criticized a few of my articles and ideas on Consumerism Commentary, which is always welcomed and encouraged, and it got my attention. I like his criticism of The Millionaire Next Door and the discussion that followed, as well as his contribution to Consumerism Commentary, Thinking is Not Enough.

Well Heeled Blog. The author says she has a nerdy interest in personal finance, but her articles don’t reflect nerdiness at all. Even though she freely admits a love for “stuff” like shoes, she is taking a stab at minimalism. I have no criticism of either approach to living, and I think it’s great when people have an open mind and try new approaches, particularly when they can share their experiences publicly. Her recent article about non-traditional engagement rings inspired a good discussion, and here on Consumerism Commentary, she asked if men paying for dinner is more romantic. The intersection of relationships and money always fascinates me; while I’m not private about my finances, for the most part, I tend to keep my own relationship experiences to myself.

Psy-Fi Blog. I minored in psychology for two semesters in college until I realized that I had no time for a minor. I still find psychology fascinating, and I wish I knew more about the subject. That’s why I like the Psy-Fi Blog. Psychology plays a significant role in personal finance and the decisions we make, and I am interested in reading more about why human brains function the way they do. More importantly, the best information we can take away is how we can use what we know about psychology to make better decisions with our money. I have enormous respect for a writer who can work Schrödinger’s cat into financial decisions, as he did in his recent article, Quantum Consciousness is Market Uncertainty.

I know that when reading any of the above websites I won’t be distracted by the thought that there are ulterior motives at work. I don’t mean to say that other blogs are not trustworthy; I’ve picked just a few of my favorites to highlight a small number of blogs that I like and that I believe deserve attention. What are your most trusted personal finance blogs and websites?

7 Independent Personal Finance Blogs You Can Trust is an original article from Consumerism Commentary.

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Zero hedge is truly an amazing blog with some serious insight into the economy and the financial sector.  While much of the information might be over the head of your regular personal finance blog reader, I believe it is good for individuals to expand their knowledge and read about some more complex topics.  Additionally, one of my favorite aspects of zero hedge is the informed readership; as such, you can learn as much from the many comments for each post as you can from the post itself in many cases.

Who should read zero hedge:

• Individuals looking for in depth analysis on the markets, the economy and monetary policy
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Early Retirement Extreme is the journey of an individual who “retired” very early in life by slashing his expenses down to the bare minimum and living on the money he saved while working.  The author discusses his journey to financial independence which included saving the majority of his income over several years and exchanging a materialistic lifestyle for one of frugality and freedom.  He provides great advice on how to save money in various areas of life and a great perspective on living a very frugal life.

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