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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

It’s still a tough economy, but these smart financial decisions help you stay ahead of the financial troubles that your peers face. Your parents, especially if they are baby boomers, grew up in a vibrant economy that afforded them many advantages. You avoid a large chunk of deprecation if you purchase used.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” Jay from Daily Fuel Economy Tip shares How to Save on a New Car , and says, “Are you in the market for a new car? Danielle from Saving Without A Budget shares 5 Smart Investing Tips for 2012. pfblogger from Personal Cents says Fall is Upon Us – Lower Your Heating Costs! .” ” J.P.