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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. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. The disrespect of authority and lack of appreciation is nothing new.

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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. Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt.

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Investment Methods

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Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). When I retired, I used this method to re-invest the proceeds from my company 401K (that I had rolled into an IRA). Instead, they had to be sold within the 401K and the proceeds reinvested in the IRA.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Gold

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Have you looked at your 401K and almost choked because of its decline? Guest Post Author Bio: This guest blog was written by Marcelina Hardy, a personal finance blogger spreading the knowledge of gold investing. Add Gold to Your IRA. You could always invest in a gold backed IRA. So, do you invest in gold? If so, how?

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

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My sister in law is getting married this year so I am going to show her these tips. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how they make healthy lunches from home and save. Stepcase Lifehack shares with us tips on how to live with 100 things or less. Personal Finance by the Book askes if we should borrow from our 401K?

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The Best Investments For the Over 40s to Start Now

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Big investment tip – never risk more than you can afford to lose. For USA Investors An employer-matched 401k allows you to contribute up to $22,000 if you’re over 50; whatever amounts your employer adds to this is basically free money. You purchase when the price is low and sell when it goes up, thus making a profit.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. Corey presents Benefits of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage posted at Steadfast Finances , saying, “Have you ever considered an adjustable rate mortgage?

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