Monthly Progress Report: Awesomeness Edition

Jan. Monthly Progress Report

Welcome to my first monthly progress report!

This is something new I’ve decided to start this year.

Each month I will feature other blogs, authors and posts that I enjoyed.

There are so many awesome bloggers, that share a wealth of information, I can’t help but share it. And I’ll be keeping track of my updates and progress for my anti-resolutions and goals, as well.

 

Top 5 Favorite Posts

Uses for Honey that Will Sweeten Your Wallet – ImpulseSave Blog

Do You Have the Courage to Be Wealthy - Watson Inc

Setting Freelance Rates: Hourly or Per Project? – Planting Money Seeds

5 Ways to Use Your Bank Account Wisely – DinksFinance

How to Raise the Next Millionaire Entrepreneur - Money Q&A by Thirty Six Months

 

Popular Staff Posts

5 Financial Statistics You Need to Know – PerkStreet Financial

My American Dream Was Built On Debt - Yahoo!Finance

Simple and Easy Changes to Start Your Financial Year Off Right – Twenties Hacker

 

Featured in the Media

I started off 2012 with the goal to get featured on a major media websites, like Lifehacker or the Consumerist. It’s the end of January and I completely knocked it out of the park!

Here’s this month’s list of articles I’ve written, that’s been featured in the media.

Earn Travel Rewards and Points Without Using a Credit Card – Careful Cents, featured on The Consumerist

Making an “Anti-Resolution” Resolution – Careful Cents, featured on The Consumerist

The Daily Commute: Maximize Time and Save Money - ReadyForZero, featured on The Consumerist

Turn Any Yard Sale Into a Money Making Success - ReadyForZero, featured on The Consumerist

Alternatives to Prepaid Debit Cards - Twenties Hacker, featured on The Consumerist 

 

Guest Posts

This year I plan to publish a guest post on a different site, every month for all twelve months.

Here’s the one for January.

Create Loyal Consumers with These 5 Customer Retention Tips – Dollar Versity

 

Other Awesomeness

My blog won the Totally Money award for Top 5 Blogs “To Watch“. It’s for blogs who made the biggest improvements to their overall stats last month.

I signed up for a Pinterest account, feel free to connect with me.

I was interviewed as part of an “Ask the Experts” series for Directbanc.com. I shared some Tax Tips and Advice for Self Employed and Freelancers.

Photo Credit: Horia Varlan

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  • http://twitter.com/moneyqanda Money Q&A

    Thanks for the mention. I really appreciate it.

  • http://twitter.com/MMarquit MMarquit

    Thanks for including me :) I’m so glad you liked my post. 

    • http://carefulcents.com Carrie Smith

      It was very helpful for me, and a question I needed an answer for. Your blog is always helpful and full of pertinent information. I love it :)

  • http://carefulcents.com Carrie Smith

    Thank you Michelle

  • http://www.roshawnwatson.com/ Roshawn @ Watson Inc

    I just received traffic from this site and noticed that you linked to my courage post. Thank you so much. I’m honored it was included in your round up. Cheers!!!

    • http://carefulcents.com Carrie Smith

      Thank YOU for writing such an inspiring post!