My top five favourite personal finance links in no particular order

By Amanda Morrall

Most of you could probably guess them off the top of your head, however for those stumbling across this column for the first and last time, here's my top favourite personal finance blogs to keep you thinking, amused, saving and dreaming for today and the future.

1) Mr. Money Mustache

You'll never get bored of reading this blog and even if you disagree with his views on money and frugality you'll still get something out of his thoughts on getting out of debt (the faster the better), living within your means, living mindfully and finding meaning in money that transcends buying meaningless stuff that just breaks down or clogs up your closet.

Thanks Mr. Money Moustache. Hope to see you later this year in NZ.

2)  Monevator

For the most astute money manager, or least those with an avid interest in investing, Monevator is another blog you'll want to bookmark and come back to time and again.

Monevator does a great weekend reading round-up to save you the trouble and he's writing style is sharp, witty and usually right on the money.

3) Ramith "I will teach you to be rich" Sethi

If you disdain the idea of giving up your daily latte habit and refuse to make apologies for your designer handbag, shoe, expensive taste in cars (etc.etc) Ramit Sethi is your man.

He's the anti Mr. Money Moustache in that he focuses on growing your wealth, getting ahead and striving for income growth and expansion in every way possible (that makes most sense to your circumstances) as opposed to scrimping and cutting back. He's brash, bold and more cyncical than a veteran journo but he'll inspire you to go for gold and take stock of your assets both realised and yet to be fulfilled.

His latest on "crafting the life you want" is a goodie.

4) Marketwatch

For a broad mix of news, views, analysis on personal financial topics across the board, The Wall Street Journal's Marketwatch is where it's at.

Being American, you'll get indundated with 401K info but in most instances if you substitute KiwiSaver into the text and your thinking you'll find resonance.

5) Globe and Mail

A Canadian bias I suppose but I'd like it regardless of its origin. The Globe and Mail website (Canada's national newspaper) has one of the best personal finance sections I've come across in terms of practical, informative and sensible stories, interviews and case studies. Yes in some cases, the geography and context won't gib with Kiwi issues however broadly transferable. Smart and mainstream enough to appeal to readers of all levels of financial literacy and wealth. 

May each and everyone of you find your flow, prosper and be happy.  

Amanda