I’m spending some time today trying to clean out my inbox again after successfully achieving Inbox Zero for maybe 8 days. Buried in the gloomy economic updates and spam, there are some e-mails introducing money-related links you might want to check out if you’re b-b-b-bored.

Mark your calendars, folks. America Saves Week starts Feb. 22nd.

Curious about how economic downturns affect young people’s risk tolerance and investment behaviors over their life spans? Two professors in Cali. were and came out with a study about “Depression Babies” 18 months ago. For the Cliffs Notes, here’s the story from Financial Advisor Mag. I’ve often wondered how entering the stock market in high-flying ‘99 influenced my ideas about investing. Part of me is blase about market losses, but then I look at that $1,000 Roth IRA I opened that year and its current value of $855 and think, “man, this really was a lost decade for stocks.”

Sick of how little money you’re earning on your bank CDs? Then make them fight for your deposit. That’s the idea behind MoneyAisle.com, a site that’s signed up more than 108 small and mid-sized banks to bid for your money. The bank offering you the highest interest rate wins. And so do you.

Popping the big question this Valentine’s Day, but don’t want to blow a wad of cash on the ring? Check out I do now I don’t, a site where jilted lovers can resell rings to hopeful ones. Similar to Shakopee-based Be Iced.

If, like me, you always have the nagging feeling that you aren’t allocating your charitable contributions in the best way possible, check out the Donation Dashboard. It’s a nice concept, but not even small or local charities for my taste.

Any links you’ve run across lately that you found enjoyable or informative? Well, don’t keep them to yourself. Do share!

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