At 1 o’clock, my phone began to vibrate with a flurry of text messages:   LD 1020 has passed in Maine! Though a small group is expected to protest, marriage will be legal in Maine in mid-September. It was pretty inspiring to see the dedication of Equality Maine and those they recruited to help support equal marriage for all.

Sunday is also Mother’s Day, so be sure to celebrate your mother or maternal figure in your life. Now, the roundup.

  • Want to read more about the bill? Check out this recent coverage by The Advocate.
  • Trent has released an awesome PDF called “Everything You Ever Really Needed to Know About Personal Finance On Just One Page” AND you can download it for free. (Read it at The Simple Dollar)
  • Saving money can sometimes feel like the diet from hell. Dumb Little Man has some advice on How to Be Frugal Without Being Miserable. (Read it at Dumb Little Man)
  • Serena recently wrote about stocking your pantry, and in a similar theme, Slate examines whether it is worth it to make some of your pantry staples. (Read it at Slate)
  • Speaking of food storage, the New York Times reminds the readers of the benefits of using your freezer to make cheaper meals. (Read it at New York Times)
  • A lot of people across the country are in the process of graduating or have done so recently. Consumerist has a list of five money lessons for new grads that everyone should follow. (Read it at Consumerist)
  • Wise Bread details how odd job income can help you buy shiny new things without the guilt. (Of course, buying shiny used things is good too.) (Read it at Wise Bread)

Queercents Flashback: Speaking of graduation, Adam has some personal finance recommendations for new grads.

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