Personal-Finance Blogwatch

Personal-finance blogs offer financial organization tips and plans to get ahead in the New Year. Some come from financial experts, others from regular Joes, and still more from George Washington and "Saved by the Bell."

Here's a sampling of current postings of note:

Have a holiday spending hangover? Millionaire Money Habits offers tips on how to recover.

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The Frugal Duchess shares a list of financial organization tips.

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George Washington's past words offer financial lessons for today.

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Learn five real ways to make more money this year.

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Improving productivity may mean an improvement to personal finances.

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"Saved by the Bell" taught Mary Pilon a few things about money.

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Get six tips on protecting your greatest asset.

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Building wealth isn't only about gaining money.

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Get a plan for the future and whatever it may hold.

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Elsewhere, here's a look at the national averages for various banking products:

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