This was a slow week for me. Labor Day made everything slow down at my corporate client. Little Buddy had a head cold, so the evenings were muted. Things have been quiet. I’m not complaining a bit, though. Here’s a few of my favorite articles from wandering around ye olde blogosphere this morning.

The Costs of a New Home: It’s More Than Just the Mortgage AND Are Prescription Co-Pays Ripping You Off? by A Penny Closer. I knew when I bought my home it would be more expensive, and I tried to plan for it, but there were many expenses I was unprepared for. Improvements were tough – we spent a lot on fixing up our new-construction townhouse. And to be honest, I never even considered the possibility that my co-pay wasn’t the best possible price. Two excellent articles.

Despite myself, I liked the What I Learned from the 2001 New England Patriots from Lazy Man and Money. I’m from New York, so I’m almost required by law to loathe Boston sports teams. This year is the Jets’ year!

Should You Listen to Financial Gurus? from Financial Dominance. Oh, Kiyosaki. The financial guru who has sparked a thousand arguments… I like him, but I’m always willing to listen to the anti-Kiyosaki point of view (and this is a good analysis).