July, 2011

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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. This past weekend I headed out west with my husband, brother, and his girlfriend to help my parents move into their new house. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be.

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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

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Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. A lot of people think being environmentally friendly costs a lot. If you get the big things like solar panels and water tanks, they do cost initially, but if you are staying in your home for a long period they are worth it.

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Are You Investing or Gambling?

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This post was written by Derek. . What are your current views on investing? Do you consider yourself to be a conservative investor or somewhat of a risk-taker? Do you track your investments often or do you visit your investments once a year with your broker? What is it that makes your practices any better than a homeless man that clutches a lottery ticket?

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Is it Time to Switch Auto Insurance Companies?

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Many auto insurance policyholders pay far more than they ought to for their insurance coverage. There are plenty of ways drivers can work to save money on their premiums and reduce the cost of being insured. Whether you are an experienced or newly licensed driver, you can greatly benefit from exploring all of these different options. When renewal time approaches, review the specifications of your coverage to make sure it reflects your needs.

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Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er?

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This post was written by Marie. A lot of us frequent garage sales. After all, we know there can be great bargains to be had at them. But once you have made your millions – would you still go garage sale-ing? Why would a millionaire want to continue to shop at garage sales? Here are nine reasons they might! To Find Bargains. Millionaires love a bargain.

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My Weight Loss Journey So Far

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This post was written by Crystal. . Before I start posting about my specific attempts to shave off some pounds , I figured you may all want to know where I am coming from. I am 5’2” tall, average build with a natural hour-glass body, have wide shoulders for a woman, and have a naturally high muscle mass in my legs and arms thanks to my Irish and German ancestry.

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I Didn’t Buy an iPad (and am proud of it, too)!

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This article was written by Denise. . Where I work, everyone seems to have jumped on the iPad craze. And why not? IPads are cool. I mean, they are REALLY cool. For a long time I coveted those iPads. I’d see a coworker using one and I’d start to drool (a la Pavlov’s dog)! What internet addict like me wouldn’t want a cool new way to access the net while on the go, right?

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