Link roundup: Crazy weather edition

It’s either pouring rain or absolutely beautiful. Basically, if we don’t like the weather, we just have to wait a minute and it will change.

Here are some links of interest from the MBN and other blogs in my reader:

Consumerism Commentary thinks that a $2.99 gas guarantee with the purchase of a new car is a bad deal. (I agree. Money off the top is loads better than promises to pay in the future.)
Five Cent Nickel calls out the would-be savers of their stimulus checks and says it probably just ain’t gonna be so.
Free Money Finance posts a reader’s upside-down mortgage dilemma. (There’s going to be more of this.)
Get Rich Slowly discusses how to attack health care expenses as an independent businessperson. (This is not a trivial issue and should be carefully considered if you’re thinking about stepping out on your own.)
No Credit Needed released a free debt reduction ebook.
Wise Bread considers whether living frugally hurts the economy. (Absolutely not.)
All Financial Matters discusses someone’s decision to trade in a gas guzzler for a new, more fuel-efficient vehicle.
Sun’s Financial Diary considers some potential mental roadblocks to college saving.
Digerati Life talks about the pros and cons of going into foreclosure.
Generation X Finance lists ten steps to take if you’re in financial trouble.
Money Smart Life saved nearly 12% on his gas.
Lazy Man and Money puts forward four investing ideas for your rebate check.
Paid Twice gives some things to consider if you’re weighing whether to build up an emergency fund or reduce your debt.
Think Your Way to Wealth says that college students may actually be better at managing wealth than middle-aged folks.