Saver in the City’s five for Friday

As the clock slooowwwly ticks toward the weekend, here’s a round-up of the articles that caught my eye or taught me something new this week. Because really, who works on Friday?

 

Jim at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity reminds us what to do if you’re ever in a car accident. Seriously, write this stuff down and keep it in your glove box…

 

In the “I learned something new this week” category, apparently human flesh can freeze in 10 minutes when temps hit -40 degrees. So, in case you’re in one of the areas affected by this week’s arctic freeze, prevent yourself from becoming a human popsicle with Ashley’s easy (and cheap!) recipe for Baked Potato Soup at Wide Open Wallet. 

 

Hmm, after reading Fabulously Broke in the City’s ideas for things to do when you’re stuck inside, I’m actually excited about all the cold weather headed to Texas.  

 

In these rocky economy times, building an emergency fund has never been more important, or more daunting. Simply Saving makes it look, well, simple, with her post about 21 ways to create an Emergency Fund. 

 

 

Finally, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard 2009 could be the year buying a new car trumps buying used. Deep discounts, incentives and lower financing options abound, but before you buy be sure to read Negotiation Training Info’s tips on buying a new car.

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