Making a budget, checking it twice (Tulsa World)

Is your money really going where you want it? Why live on a budget? "Five dollars a day on Starbucks isn't going to kill you" ($1,825 per year). "Eating out twice a week with the wife and kids isn't going to, either" ($7,280 per year).

Prosser utility rates going up, but by how much? (Yakima Herald-Republic)

This feature is under development and will be available soon. PROSSER -- If you live in Prosser, expect a higher utility bill. How much higher is still up for debate.

Malaysians are now paying petrol tax (Malaysia Today)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Samad revealed today the government has stopped subsidising petrol since Nov 1 and has been effectively collecting taxes instead on petrol consumption.

Tips for managing your Christmas spending (Scoop.co.nz)

Christmas often puts families under increased financial pressure but careful planning can help reduce the stress, according to Retirement Commissioner Diana Crossan.

Joel Greenblatt buys Herbalife Ltd., The Buckle Inc., Chiquita Brands International Inc., Polaris Industries Inc., ... (Guru Focus)

Ever wonder why Joel Greenblatt does not use his Magic Formula for his own portfolio? Here we go. Instead of a very concentrated portfolio, he bought 156 stocks with a $63 million portfolio. Now let's see how a real magic formula portfolio works. These are the details of the buys. New Purchases: ABC, ACN, ADTN, AG, AIMC, AKAM, ALV, ANF, AOB, AP, ARM, ARO, ASIA, AYI, BARE, BBI, BEAV, BGP, BJ, ...