Has it been a great year? 2009 is perhaps one of the most financially challenging years that we’ve seen so far, and today’s generation will look back to the year that is about to end as a very tough economic lesson that will teach them a great deal about finance in the same way that the Great Depression of the 1930s taught us about the volatility of the financial markets.

Despite the economic hardships, with some great financial tips, we were able to get by in one piece. This time, as the year closes, we will take a look at some of the best MiCash Blog posts that you voted as your favorite.

In 8 Ways to Earn More Money, we’ve discovered some of the best practical ways to earn more money apart from our day jobs. Some of the lucrative prospects that we might have at our disposal include selling old stuff, doing freelance writing and Web designing, tutoring kids and even becoming a personal shopper. The key here is to find what you are passionate about, and turning your passion into something that can help you earn extra cash during lean times.

A Comparison of Prepaid Cards, Bank Accounts and Check Cashing takes a good look at the advantages of owning a MiCash Prepaid MasterCard and discussed the fees associated with owning one. It also walks us through some main points on why the MiCash Prepaid MasterCard is the best solution for your financial needs.

Trying to get your head around your money-saving options during tax season? Saving Money from Tax Shelters just may be able to help you understand the different legal means by which you can reduce the amount of money you owe to the government. You will find that the same tax advantages that big businesses enjoy are also granted to each individual earning an income.

The 4 Ps to Saving Money is an especially interesting post that shows you four great and smart ways of saving and spending your money. It offers very timely and practical tips on how to prioritize your spending by identifying the most important things that need to be purchased or paid. The post also gives advice on how to save some more by putting some cash aside, picking the right quality and quantity (when purchasing any item), and checking if the price of an item is right for your budget.

We also share with you some great tips on accumulating wealth through investing some of your hard-earned money in mutual funds in Better Than a Piggy Bank: Wealth Accumulation Through Mutual Funds. The post discusses the basics of mutual funds, a remarkable financial instrument that lets you save money and hit an impressive ROI.

In Money Mistakes You Should Avoid, we discuss with you some of the financial blunders that many people fall into, and go through the ways by which you can avoid them.

We hope that we at MiCash have contributed to your quest to becoming financially savvy. Please be on the lookout for more financial tips that will come your way as we greet the New Year with a bang. As the year ends, the MiCash family wishes you a prosperous 2010.