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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This week I as your host have chosen the theme of “November” and here is why. November to many of us means nothing more than turning on the heat, finishing the yard work, and beginning our hibernation from the cold. Here are some cool things that happen in November. On November 18, 1883, standard time began in the United States.

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The Economics of Selecting Vacation Days

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use them to your advantage. Monday, November 12. Thursday, November 22. Monday, January 2*. New Year’s Day. Monday, January 16. Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, February 20**. President’s Day. Monday, May 28. Memorial Day. Wednesday, July 4. Independence Day. Monday, September 3. Monday, October 8. Columbus Day.

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Investing with the Santa Claus Rally

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However, you should be informed of big economic movements like what is happening in Europe right now with Greece and the PIGS. Some investors are also buying stock as a gift for relatives before the end of the year to take advantage of tax benefits from gifting. But the markets are not always doom and gloom.

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

Family Balance Sheet

The magazine offers delicious recipes, step-by-step tutorials, meal planning tips, and high-value coupons–there were over $40 worth of coupons in the November/December issue. Use the card every time you shop to take advantage of the weekly sales. There is also a video library of recipes and step-by-step tutorials on the website.

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

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The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.

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