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US Presidents and Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Grant also did poorly in personal finance. In more recent times, President Truman also did poorly on the personal finance front. Not all of the US presidents were bad at personal finance. Read more about this on Yahoo Finance article The 10 Richest U.S. Presidents. Money Tips'

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. If any of you have seen me host carnivals before you know that I like to add in some funny clips about personal finance for your enjoyment. I hope you enjoy them and the great articles they support. I love this list. It is so practical.

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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. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? Control Your Cash from Control Your Cash boldly says Your Smart Car Isn’t Saving the World. It has gone on for generations. What do you think?

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Your Car Insurance Rates Can Be Lower If…

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I’ve found that one of the most annoying aspects of being a car owner is the insurance. Anti-lock braking systems , airbags, traction control, all these things make your car safer. If your car is safer it’s less likely to swerve off the road, hence the insurance company will go easy on you. I think it’s just plain evil!

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Money Matters - How to Build Healthy Financial Habits and Prevent Future Debt

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Source : freepik.com Managing finances can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming endeavor. So, when “unpleasant surprises” arise, like a car repair or medical bill, you’re confident that you have enough money set aside to cover these. There are also many resources available, from books and articles (like this one!)

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Friday Links – Back Linking Again Edition

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Here are some great articles from this week. If you’re in the market for a new car, make sure to read Grayson’s post where he wonders, Should You Pay Cash or Finance Your Next Vehicle? If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy.

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Friday Links – Long Weekend Edition

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Not to mention, one of our cars died twice so which was not helpful. I have been able to read some great articles this week. Don’t miss Melissa’s post at My Personal Finance Journey if you Think You’re Sacrificing to Pay Down Debt? It has been a week of curveballs for my husband and I. Think Again. PET Archives.

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