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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

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On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. According to the resolution, the intent of the having Financial Literacy Month, according to Congress, is to raise public awareness about: the importance of personal financial education in the United States and.

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

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Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. ” Squeezer presents Instructions on how to get started in dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs) posted at Personal Finance Success , saying, ” I give my thought processes and what to look for when wanting to invest in a dividend paying company.

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How to Quit Smoking Naturally

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You could also be sign up for a weekly yoga or tai chi class; these ancient arts are designed to still the mind and bring the mind, body and spirit into balance. Improving my mediation practice is one of my 2012 projects. Start a new fitness program. This is the perfect time to get fit, now that you are quitting smoking.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Read my social class dilemma! At the start of 2012 our net worth is $246,756.54!