Links To Make You Think- Wishing for Spring Edition

Last week the thermometer pushed into the 40s but this week we were blasted with bitterly cold air that left me wondering what had happened.  Spring Break is on the horizon and a much needed break from academics is almost here.  Warmer weather is just around the corner and offers a beacon of hope for better days.  Today I present you with some “Links That Make You Think”.  They are some of the more interesting and relevent things I’ve come across on the Internet lately:

While traveling this past summer I noticed some very thought provoking images scattered around some of the airports depicting statistics in an entirely different way.

Jennifer at Broke-Ass Student writes about how we are Robbing Ourselves to Pay for Tomorrow through use of credit cards.  She outlines a way of building wealth over the long-term through consistent savings, frugality and goal definition.

A reader at The Simple Dollar asks about savings and what is right for him.  Trent’s response is right on target when he answers that it all depends on what your goals are.

JD at GetRichSlowly talks about his financial turnaround in an article called A Candle in the Dark.  His story is very similar to mine in many ways.  I look forward to continuing transforming my relationship with money and articles like these give me hope.

In a couple of weeks a global phenomenon called Earth Hour will take place.  While I feel that such an event is nothing more than a feel good gesture for those participating, it is a start.  Raising awareness is the first step, but we have a long way to come.