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5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Gold

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While there has been a slight decrease in gold prices in the start of 2012, experts report that gold will bounce back and will continue to increase all the way up to 2014 and possibly beyond. There are benefits and disadvantages to each of them and it really depends on what type of investor you when you make the choice.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. If you are considering getting a new pet, make sure to consider these costs. If you are struggling to make your payments, one of the best things you can do is to stop using credit and begin to use cash. Readon for some great bonuses.

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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

Family Balance Sheet

In October 2003, I left a career as a department store buyer with a nice paycheck, paid vacation days, 401k match, profit sharing, and health benefits, to pursue a life of self employment with my husband where all of those things are up to us. I can’t believe it’s been that long. What were we going to do for health insurance?

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Welcome to the April 6, 2012 Edition #231 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you can browse efficiently.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #241 – June 15, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Welcome to the June 15, 2012 Edition #241 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Paul Vachon presents Frugal Living Made Easy posted at The Frugal Toad , saying, “Frugal living is all about making informed and deliberate choices in how to spend money. Well, not to worry.

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