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We’ll be having a lazy Fourth today. Our big plans are…going to a movie. That’s it. Yay! I’m looking forward to spending this weekend relaxing with zero commitments.

As you may know, my blog is a member of the newly-minted Personal Finance Network. From time to time I’ll be sharing some of my favorite posts from network members (and other sites). So if you’re looking for some reading material this weekend, consider these posts:

Squawkfox shows us how to match your skills to employer requirements. Always a good thing to know, but especially useful in this economy. Every little advantage helps with job-hunting.

Clever Dude gets a grumpy look in exchange for an $850 check. Not what I would have expected!

Mr. Cheap at Quest for Four Pillars wonders how long you could go without a paycheck. It’s an alternative way of thinking about net worth that takes your spending into account. Hmm, how many years could I go?

Destroy Debt hosted the Carnival of Debt Reduction. The post that stood out for me from that carnival was Not the Jet Set’s story about how they are still debt free. (See? Debt free can be permanent!).

MoneyNing reminds us to use a little patience to avoid spending money unnecessarily. This is such good advice. A little patience can save you thousands, especially over time.

Canadian Capitalist points out that passive investing lets you have a life. I hadn’t heard the difference between active and passive investing explained before, so this topic was of interest to me. Besides, having a life is important.

Finally, Consciously Frugal doesn’t want all that free stuff!. That makes sense to me; I don’t want it either!