Top 10 Realest Personal Finance Bloggers
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working with Amber from Blonde and Balanced on a great idea. We see a lot of Top Blog Lists popping up everywhere around the blogosphere, and while we both think they’re great, we wanted to make a list of personal finance bloggers who share their stories and interact with the blogging community on a more personal level.
To us, being a great personal finance blogger doesn’t necessarily mean being able to generate the most income, report the news, have thousands of subscribers, or even a lot of fame – it’s the connection you can make with your readers and the stories you are willing to share with the world that make you approachable and real.
So Amber and I came up with this list (in no particular order):
The Top 10 Realest Personal Finance Bloggers!
- Fabulously Broke in the City – I’ve known FB for a long time. Her blog has evolved a lot since she began writing, and I think she does an amazing job coming up with unique content every day that combines life and personal finance. She really takes pride on making her blog great – editing photos and creating a story behind each post.
- Well-Heeled – I’ve been reading her blog since I started PF blogging. I think we have a lot in common – especially because we were both unemployed at the same time earlier this year and both got jobs around the same time too. I really like how thoughtful and relavent her posts are.
- Girl Red Balloon – Red is a 20-something blogger finishing up her college degree. I enjoy her posts on being frugal and saving money because it always reminds me that, even though I’m almost 4 years out of college, living and budgeting like a college student can still be done in a fun way – and save you tons of money.
- Punch Debt in the Face – I heart Debt Ninja. His posts are always hilarious and unexpected – between his stick figure drawings to his personal finance ninja rapping, he always comes up with surprising ways to entertain his readers.
- Budgets are Sexy – I remember when J$ first came on the blogging scene, I thought to myself: “this guy is crazy!” And I was right. He makes personal finance fun in a very unique and engaging way. He very recently got laid off, and is now trying his hand at becoming a full-time blogger! He has the drive and ambition to succeed so I’m excited to read about his freelancing journey.
- Enemy of Debt – This is a great blog, and it is inspiring to know that he came from over $25k worth of debt and was able to eliminate it all in 18 months.
- Stacking Pennies – SP is amazing! She is a running machine, goes on amazing hiking trips (maybe one day BF and I will get to go hiking with her!), and is great at budgeting and saving.
- Small Steps for Big Change – SSBC writes an amazing PF blog about getting out of debt, saving, living frugally, and life in general.
- Young and Thrifty – She is a fellow Vancouverite who has just bought her first house! She blogs about investing (which I need to learn a lot about), savings and personal finance tips. I also cannot wait to hear more about her new place! Maybe … some pictures? Hint, hint.
- Paying Myself – She is a lawyer from Ontario who has set up her own practice. Her goals include getting out of student loan debt, saving and living frugally. I love how she blogs about her real life issues and problems with money. It’s interesting and refreshing.
You can check out Amber’s post about this Top 10 list HERE!
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i have read posts from almost everyone of your top 10 and I agree they all have something special to offer the blogging world.
Congratulations Girls and Boys.
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i have read posts from almost everyone of your top 10 and I agree they all have something special to offer the blogging world.
Congratulations Girls and Boys.
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Thanks for the list. There are a few on here I have not run across yet, so it's nice to have some new content to read through!
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Thanks for the list. There are a few on here I have not run across yet, so it's nice to have some new content to read through!
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As I read your list I found myself nod nodding in agreement. What a great list. There are several that are my first reads in the morning as I am still brushing the sleep out of my eyes. Yours is in there too, for me. thanks to all of them and you for inspiring lil folks like me.
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As I read your list I found myself nod nodding in agreement. What a great list. There are several that are my first reads in the morning as I am still brushing the sleep out of my eyes. Yours is in there too, for me. thanks to all of them and you for inspiring lil folks like me.
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I follow almost everyone on the list. Awesome bloggers, great people, wonderful insight. I read these every day, througout teh day at work and that includes yours as well. Thanks for sharing the list.
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I follow almost everyone on the list. Awesome bloggers, great people, wonderful insight. I read these every day, througout teh day at work and that includes yours as well. Thanks for sharing the list.
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Thanks a lot, Krystal! :) It's such an honor to be included in a list with these great bloggers!
Thanks a lot, Krystal! :) It's such an honor to be included in a list with these great bloggers!
Thank you so much!!!
I really have evolved but so have you :) You were one of the first blogs I ever read and I can't wait to see you in 2011. :D
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Thank you so much!!!
I really have evolved but so have you :) You were one of the first blogs I ever read and I can't wait to see you in 2011. :D
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Thanks for making me blush. I'm going to go cuddle with debt ninja now and rejoice ;)
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Thanks for making me blush. I'm going to go cuddle with debt ninja now and rejoice ;)
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This was an awesome idea, and not just because I made the top ten! Okay maybe a little. Haha! seriously though, thank you for putting me on such an awesome list of bloggers!
Here's to an even better 2011! :-D
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This was an awesome idea, and not just because I made the top ten! Okay maybe a little. Haha! seriously though, thank you for putting me on such an awesome list of bloggers!
Here's to an even better 2011! :-D
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honored to make the list. Would it be creepy if I heart
Krystal? hope not :) My recent post rel="nofollow">Seriously Girl Ninja
honored to make the list. Would it be creepy if I heart
Krystal? hope not :) My recent post rel="nofollow">Seriously Girl Ninja
Thanks Krystal for mentioning me! I feel so honoured
I’m going to put this mention in my “In the
Media” page LOL! I check your blog out every day, love it!
It’s truly like a personal finance diary :) I’m
like a GMBMFB stalker (online, not in person). LOL okay
I’ll show some pictures of the place once it’s
DONE. Right now it just looks like a gutted mess. :) My recent post
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Years
Thanks Krystal for mentioning me! I feel so honoured
I’m going to put this mention in my “In the
Media” page LOL! I check your blog out every day, love it!
It’s truly like a personal finance diary :) I’m
like a GMBMFB stalker (online, not in person). LOL okay
I’ll show some pictures of the place once it’s
DONE. Right now it just looks like a gutted mess. :) My recent post
rel="nofollow">Top 4 Things to Buy After Christmas and New
Years
Fab list! I haven’t heard of some of those
bloggers yet! My recent post rel="nofollow">Wedding Planning Update
Fab list! I haven’t heard of some of those
bloggers yet! My recent post rel="nofollow">Wedding Planning Update
A great list — I already follow (stalk?) a few of the
people mentioned, but will definitely check out the others. I think
the best is, everyone seems to have a good sense of humor when they
pick their blog names! My recent post rel="nofollow">Gift Cards- Show Me the Money!
A great list — I already follow (stalk?) a few of the
people mentioned, but will definitely check out the others. I think
the best is, everyone seems to have a good sense of humor when they
pick their blog names! My recent post rel="nofollow">Gift Cards- Show Me the Money!
What about Cynthia’s Debt Marathon a/k/a The Grass
is Greener? It seems like she is one of the few that still
meticulously budgets, explains her financial goals & budget
analysis, and answers the small timer’s questions. Her
link is: rel="nofollow">http://debt-marathon.blogspot.com/ She
is debt free now (are there any financial bloggers out there are
still in debt, like the rest of us?) except for a truck payment.
Anyway, love you guys – love the list.
What about Cynthia’s Debt Marathon a/k/a The Grass
is Greener? It seems like she is one of the few that still
meticulously budgets, explains her financial goals & budget
analysis, and answers the small timer’s questions. Her
link is: rel="nofollow">http://debt-marathon.blogspot.com/ She
is debt free now (are there any financial bloggers out there are
still in debt, like the rest of us?) except for a truck payment.
Anyway, love you guys – love the list.
Ack, it ate my comment. Anyway, as someone who’s
read your blog for what seems like years … watching you virtually
grow up in public … I think you should’ve put yourself
on the list. I’ve been reading some of the other blogs on
your list for almost as long, and you guys are so real, I feel fake
in comparison. Not quite true, as I’m so bloody real that
I don’t post as much as I should :) … But just wanted to
pass on an attagirl and attaboy to eveyrone mentioned. And the
phonies can just dream of your street cred. Big w00t to you. Good
show. Cheersch from the big ass. My recent post rel="nofollow">Christmas decoration – 2010
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Ack, it ate my comment. Anyway, as someone who’s
read your blog for what seems like years … watching you virtually
grow up in public … I think you should’ve put yourself
on the list. I’ve been reading some of the other blogs on
your list for almost as long, and you guys are so real, I feel fake
in comparison. Not quite true, as I’m so bloody real that
I don’t post as much as I should :) … But just wanted to
pass on an attagirl and attaboy to eveyrone mentioned. And the
phonies can just dream of your street cred. Big w00t to you. Good
show. Cheersch from the big ass. My recent post rel="nofollow">Christmas decoration – 2010
Flickr
Thanks so much Krystal! I love reading your blog too so
I’m very flattered. :)
Thanks so much Krystal! I love reading your blog too so
I’m very flattered. :)
I definitely agree with your list. I’ve read and followed some of these blogs and I must say they all give wonderful insights and share great ideas to their readers. Of course, your blog is on my list. :) One of these days, I’ll visit some of the blogs above which I haven’t gone into. Thanks for the list. This is surely helpful to those who are looking for great reads on personal finance.
I definitely agree with your list. I’ve read and followed some of these blogs and I must say they all give wonderful insights and share great ideas to their readers. Of course, your blog is on my list. :) One of these days, I’ll visit some of the blogs above which I haven’t gone into. Thanks for the list. This is surely helpful to those who are looking for great reads on personal finance.
I refound your site after losing it a year or so ago now. Its good to be back. I like the list. I have followed a lot of these bloggers for a couple of years now and its good to see their networth improving.
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I refound your site after losing it a year or so ago now. Its good to be back. I like the list. I have followed a lot of these bloggers for a couple of years now and its good to see their networth improving.
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Thanks for this list! Your blog is one my favourites (especially because you bring a Canadian perspective to it).
You're starting to make me think that I should get into the PF blogging arena (if for no other reason than it seems like there isn't a PF blogger from Toronto around here and a blog could help focus me further).
Thanks for this list! Your blog is one my favourites (especially because you bring a Canadian perspective to it).
You're starting to make me think that I should get into the PF blogging arena (if for no other reason than it seems like there isn't a PF blogger from Toronto around here and a blog could help focus me further).
Thanks so much for this list. There were a few Canadian bloggers that I didn't know about. I have signed up for their feeds now. I too am a Canadian blogger from Manitoba that also writes about living green, frugal, and saving money.
Thanks so much for this list. There were a few Canadian bloggers that I didn't know about. I have signed up for their feeds now. I too am a Canadian blogger from Manitoba that also writes about living green, frugal, and saving money.
Great list. I read almost all of em and picked up on the two that I didn't. Not your typical "Best Of" list. love it.
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Great list. I read almost all of em and picked up on the two that I didn't. Not your typical “Best Of” list. love it.
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Thanks for the list! Half of the people on my bloglist are
crapping out, giving up blogging, or don’t blog very often
anymore, compared to when I started 2 years ago! I need fresh
blood, and this should help. Having a blog about personal finance
is great, but it’s just as important to have motivation
from other blogs, and I dearly need that right now! Thank you thank
you! Oh, and I keep coming back to your blog over and over. I
should just add you to my ‘roll. Thanks krystal!
Thanks for the list! Half of the people on my bloglist are
crapping out, giving up blogging, or don’t blog very often
anymore, compared to when I started 2 years ago! I need fresh
blood, and this should help. Having a blog about personal finance
is great, but it’s just as important to have motivation
from other blogs, and I dearly need that right now! Thank you thank
you! Oh, and I keep coming back to your blog over and over. I
should just add you to my ‘roll. Thanks krystal!
I just found this post and it is awesome. I have posted a
link to it on my blog.
I just found this post and it is awesome. I have posted a
link to it on my blog.
Great list – Looks like some of my favorites made the cut!
Great list… maybe I could make it next year? ;)
I feel totally lame for not even saying thanks for creating this list AND including me on it! Better late than never! Thanks krystal!
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