Here’s a quick look at articles from across the MoneyBlogNetwork and beyond that caught my eye over the past week.

AllFinancialMatters looks at the effect that buying a new car has on your net worth.

pfBlueprint tells us how to invest with only $100.

ConsumerismCommentary is earning cash back rewards for paying his rent.

FreeMoneyFinance thinks that you should pre-pay your mortgage. And if you don’t want to pre-pay your mortgage, I’d like to suggest that you pre-pay MY mortgage.

MightyBargainHunter wants to know if you’ve had any surprising experiences in the checkout line.

Get Rich Slowly comes to Warren Buffet’s defense. I have to say that I’m with J.D. on this one.

PunnyMoney gives us the lowdown on getting cash back on tuition payments. Who says education doesn’t pay? And guess what? You can also get 5% back on a snazzy pair of new shoes from Famous Footwear. Woohoo!

Finally, Everybody Loves Your Money points out that everything under $25 is now free at Wal-Mart.