Although I thought July was a great month at GRS, I liked August even better. First, we had some terrific articles from the Staff Writer candidates. While they were sharing their thoughts, I was able to spend time digging deep into some subjects myself. There weren’t a lot of “how-to” posts this month, but we had some excellent discussions.
Speaking of Staff Writers: Please welcome April and Baker aboard as official contributors at Get Rich Slowly. This was a tough choice to make. All of the candidates were great — and I hope that they’ll each contribute guest posts from time-to-time.
April and Baker will each contribute one article per week, which will allow me to free valuable time as I begin to work on my first book. (I “met” my editor on Friday, by the way.) I believe they both have a lot to offer GRS readers, and I’m glad to have them on staff. Rumor has it that Karawynn may provide regular guest posts, as well.
Before we move into September, however, here are some of my favorite articles from August:
- August 3rd: How to use Couchsurfing to see the world (a guest post from Baker)
- August 8th: The benefits of starting a side business (a guest post from Neal Frankle)
- August 12th: How a haircut led to a handy acronym (a guest post from Lynn)
- August 14th: How to earn free plane tickets and cash back by shopping online (a guest post from April)
- August 16th: Discovering (and challenging) your financial values (a guest post from Karawynn)
- August 17th: Frugality in practice: Alternate modes of transportation
- August 21st: Mr. Market’s wild ride
- August 24th: Understanding the federal budget
- August 25th: The seven enemies of financial success
- August 28th: Ask the readers: How do I prioritize medical bills?
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Let me be the first to welcome the new contributors. I know they will make this great site even better.
Thank you!
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I just want to say I have been reading this blog for over 2 years but of late it is not like it used to be. Maybe the articles are not so much geared towards get rich slowly…. I have to look for another finance blog to read……..
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Welcome to the new contributors as well. May we all get rich slowly!
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Great job April and Baker – looking forward to your articles!
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Well I’ve been reading this blog for 2 years and I say it just keeps getting better! Keep up the good work, and welcome to the new staff writers – they were my favorites of the bunch, though I enjoyed many of the articles. Cheers!
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Awesome! Bakers a great choice – he’s def passionate about his work
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congrats to April and Baker – excellent choices! good luck with the book, JD.
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Great choices JD! Almost all of them were deserving, but Baker was #1 in my book!
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Congrats to April and Baker, and thank you J.D. for the audition opportunity
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it was really great reading the guest posts. Great choices JD. Look forward to another successful month of quality posts!
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Yay! April is so cool. Everyone did a great job. Can’t wait for the new posts
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i have no complaints. for the few weeks i have been reading this blog, i have gained a lot of knowledge,a gem of wisdom now and then, and a few ideas for my blog as i am new. keep up the good work man.
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Welcome and congrats to Baker and April! It will be interesting to hear some fresh new voices here.
And on that note, I have only been reading this blog for about 2 years, but I disagree with Ann at #2. Perhaps JD is delving into some territory that is atypical of GRS, but the philosophy (and community) is still there. And posts like Mr. Market’s Wild Ride and Understanding the Federal Budget are not only very interesting, but important for any citizen to know. Too often personal finance gets too personal – there is a world out there, and what happens in it matters very much.
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Hello guys, I want to give you an advise and a request
, it would be great if you start to writing things that are not so local. I mean, writing about things that can be done in any country not just in states. I know you do a lot of this kind of writing(alot not ever) and that is the reason I read this blog, but this is just a reminder
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Congrats by the great work done!
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Good choices, and congrats to the new writers.
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Grats to the new writers, I’m looking forward to the new content.
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My favorite was August 25th: The seven enemies of financial success. I’m also glad you have grown enough to add contributors. I’m sure they will provide great posts.
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I will be sure to go back and look at these articles.
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Hey JD,
I think you made an excellent choice in choosing both of these very talented candidates whose writing seamlessly compliments the nature, style and context of your own, as well as the theme and concept of this site.
Congratulations April and Baker!
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