If you are new to WhereDoesAllMyMoneyGo.com, every Friday I run a post called “A Lap Of The Blogs” which provides links to articles I found interesting and think that others may want to read for themselves. I also sometimes include some commentary on what’s going on in my personal life and a weekly “racing video” since my former life was in the auto-racing industry. The name “Lap of the Blogs” is in reference to “A Lap Of The Gods” which is an old video series which chronicled on-board footage of the world’s greatest F1 drivers lapping various racetracks from around the world. NOTE: you have to visit the actual website to see the embedded video – it may not appear in your email. Just click on the title of the email to see it…

Filming wraps up this Saturday for the pilot of a TV show in development with the W Network. It’s been a wild experience, and I’ve really enjoyed working with the crew. The next stage is to see if the network likes it and will order up a series. I’ll keep you posted, and wish us luck in the mean time! :)

From Around The Blogosphere

Canadian Capitalist is celebrating five years of blogging with a great giveaway of $100 gift cards to retailers of your choice! Five years is quite a milestone. My blog is only 2.5 years old, or 50% of CC’s blog. BUT consider this: when CC’s blog turns 10, my blog will be 7.5 years old, or 75%… so I’m catching him, and I may pass him eventually. :P

Thicken My Wallet discusses the taxation surrounding severance pay.

Canadian Dream wonders how much people spend on sex.

Ellen Roseman talks about those people who come to your door “telling” you that your water heater needs to be replaced. I had a guy recently come to our door at 8pm on a Friday night. He insisted he wasn’t a salesperson and I burst out laughing.

Michael James on Money explains how RRSP savings can negatively affect your GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement).

Million Dollar Journey lists some unlimited chequing account options for Canadians.

Four Pillars talks about the problems with property management.

Big Cajun Man wants you to know that if you give to charity on his behalf, you aren’t impressing him.

Larry MacDonald talks about risk assessment and asset allocation.

Mark Wolfinger explains his prerequisites for new option traders to be.

This Week’s Racing Video

When men were men… a tribute to the Group B rally cars. Back then, almost as fast as F1 cars, even though they were on gravel. Mind-boggling stuff. Enjoy!