I’m about to head off to Maryland to meet with my Dad and help him move into his new apartment. After being given early retirement from his job, he took a mini retirement and was then able to get a new job working in pollution control. Before I go though, a roundup.

  • The other week I was just talking about the benefit of libraries, and it turns out there were a couple of points I missed. (Read it at Consumerist)
  • A customer at our bank makes weekly deposits into what he calls “The Slush Fund,” an account he deposits the weeks change and a few bills. After a few years he’s built up a solid emergency fund. Using a similar method, one woman, mentioned in the Boston Globe managed to save thousands of dollars. (Read it at Get Rich Slowly)
  • Philip Brewer also has some thoughts to contribute about whether or not you track your expenses. (Read it at WiseBread)
  • Buried in the middle of the article are three fantastic tips for leading a more fulfilling life. I’ve been working on them myself, and I have to say that it’s led to the best summer I’ve had. (Read it at The Happiness Project)
  • Trying to keep on top of everything you’ll be doing though if you decide to follow those general goals means you’ll be fitting a lot into a day. Fortunately, there are some tips over at Zen Habits that will help you out. (Read it at Zen Habits)

Queercents flashback: Speaking of career changes, careers may not be all they’re cracked up to be.