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How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Post Author Bio: Elias Cortez, from Dallas, TX is currently a freelance writer specializing in writing on education and career information articles. View his latest articles on the University of Phoenix Birmingham and how to obtain a graphic design degree here. Plan for Financial Emergencies.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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These days, there is an ever-growing concern about the safety of our personal information when it is shared over the World Wide Web. Squirrelers from Squirrelers presents The Case for a Bigger Emergency Fund. Is the conventional advice of keeping a 3 to 6 month emergency fund still valid?

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. Take that information to your current provider and see if they are willing to match the other guys.

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Investment Methods

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). Author of Forbes article Why You Should Take Joel Greenblatt’s ‘Magic Formula’ Stocks Seriously , Charles Sizemore thinks it works, others don’t. I pick up a lot of them at garage sales for 25 cents to a $1.

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How to Place A Stock Order

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your job is secure, your emergency fund is in place and you are diligently saving for retirement. The Securities and Exchange Commission site has a couple of articles to help you understand more about the above in their Trading Basics brochure. How To Place Stock Orders.

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Find Out How Olivia & Her Husband Paid off Their Mortgage in 33 Months

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He still physically pays all the bills and keeps track of any information with those companies. The fact that you’re reading articles like this means you’re miles ahead of society. Make sure to have an emergency fund so you’re not put back into debt when something comes up. I highly recommend this for couples.

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