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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Family is there when you need a hand or some advice.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

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Forty-one percent of adults in the United States gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance (according to the 2011 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling).

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

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Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

November 188
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5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 2

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5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that will run every Tuesday for the next few weeks where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. But I have discovered no softer pillow than having money in the bank for emergencies. In 2011, life seems pretty complicated.

Money 124
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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

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As some of you know, one of my goals for 2011 is to become a certified fitness professional. Moolanomy tells us how we can reach our savings goals by using virtual bank accounts. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how they make healthy lunches from home and save. The goal was to be certified by summer. Going Frugal.

January 124
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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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Wayne presents Unexpected Costs of Pet Ownership posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Pet ownership can be quite expensive. After all it was not the people who caused the problem so why should they suffer while the banks get off scot-free? If you are considering getting a new pet, make sure to consider these costs.

Money 113
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P.E.P. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition

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It is just a fun night with friends and family rooting for their team and munching on whatever potluck treats were brought. Balance Junkie shares with us the nitty gritty on our personalities and how they really can effect how we manage our money. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how we can save money where we least expect it.

January 113