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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? It has gone on for generations. What do you think?

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth 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. How is it possible that a couple making $200K don’t know where $60K is going every year?

October 200
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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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? I’m a geek, he’s not.

November 188
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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Five Carnivals This Week

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many thanks to Compounding Returns for including my post, Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Wind Power in Carnival of Personal Finance #336. Also, thanks to My Wealth Builder for including Latisha’s post, How to Invest for the Long Term in The Wealth Builder Carnival #54 .

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P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us 5 ways we can use the 2011 payroll tax break. Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. He just turned 50 this week. Happy bday!!! Going Green.

January 113
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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. How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. We personally use Quicken and we find it works great for reviewing our finances. The goal was to be certified by summer.

January 124