Consumerism Commentary
Categories: Personal Finance Blog
Description: Consumerism Commentary is a personal finance blog started in 2003 by Flexo to "hold himself accountable for his finances." Flexo's background is varied including a undergraduate degree in music education and an MBA. Smithee, an interactive designer, recently joined Flexo. Both Flexo and Smithee co-write the articles and feature news in the blog. Articles are posted daily, with a wide range of topics including the latest market and economic news, advice about saving and investing, and Flexo's and Smithee's take on their own personal finances.
Features: The site features an ongoing "Carnival of Personal Finance" of posts by other personal finance bloggers and the monthly tracking of Flexo's net worth.
Notable Awards/Recognition: Consumerism Commentary has been mentioned in The Wall Street Journal and quoted in BusinessWeek Online. Yahoo! named Consumerism Commentary as one of the "Ten Money Blogs Everyone Should Read." Most recently, Consumerism Commentary was named "A Must-Read Blog" by Kilpinger's Personal Finance Magazine.
Bottom Line: Flexo and Smithee write with passion about finance products and services offering a fresh perspective on money and debt most useful for reflecting on your own personal day-to-day personal financial management.