This is our weekly roundup, where we share some interesting posts written by personal finance bloggers we follow. As always, when we list a post in this roundup we stick with our favorite themes: setting up a budget, household expenses, lower debt, and general personal finance topics that can aid in reaching financial goals. We hope that you enjoy the insights of these blog posts!

Setting up a Budget and Household Expenses

Spend Less Than YOU Make: Taking Responsibility by Saving for Serenity.

Tips for Hosting a Dinner Party by fivecentnickel.com.

My First Budget: Drafting a Plan for Discretionary Spending by Get Rich Slowly.

Should you try to reduce your rent? by Wisebread.

How to create a workable budget by Blunt Money.

Savings

Build An Emergency Fund To Avoid Financial Crisis by Moolanomy Personal Finance.

Lower Debt

Debt Reduction – It’s Not the Method, It’s the Plan by Suburban Dollar.

Investing

Joining An Investment Club? Watch Out For Groupthink by Manshu of MintOne.com on Digerati Life.

How My Retirement is Currently Doing? (June 09 Update) by Green Panda Treehouse.

When to Adjust Asset Allocation by The Oblivious Investor.

Miscellaneous

How in the world did I get here? - An historic roadmap to better personal finances by Gather Little by Little.

Would you fire me? by OneMint.

How Your Personality and Past Affect Your Money Habits by Man vs. Debt.

Three Steps to Choosing a Financial Adviser by Free Money Finance.

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