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The Deadly Sins of Personal Finance

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Lots of people will say that there’s no real formula for personal finance, because it’s personal. Everyone has different circumstances to take into account, whether it’s their family structure, personal situation, luck (or lack thereof), and their values. Wastefulness.

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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. Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. I love this list.

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Financially Savvy Saturday

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Welcome to Financially Savvy Saturdays, a blog hop created specifically for personal finance writers! If it ties into personal finance, we want to read it! This week’s feature is “ 6 ways to look expensive on a budget ” from The Thrifty Issue. We welcome all things money here. Tweet about it.

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The Prairie Eco-Thrifter Giveaway Extravaganza: 2nd Anniversary with an iPad 3 and over $200 Cash To Be Won Plus a Bonus Prize

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While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. In addition a couple fantastic personal finance books are also up for grabs. Bonus Prize Yes there is a bonus.

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Friday Links – Day Off Edition

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With next week full of family affairs for the holidays, a weekend to ourselves is going to feel great. If so, don’t miss Mike’s post about the 5 Costly Mistakes Contractors Make When Starting a Home Remodel Project at Personal Finance Journey. Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel. How about you all?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Many Carnivals Over the Past Few Weeks

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Penniless Parenting hosted the Festival of Frugality – Life Stages Edition and included YFS’ post, Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel. Many thanks to Young Adult Finances who hosted the Yakezie Carnival – Mardi Gras Edition and included my post, African Safaris, Gorilla Treks and Blogcation.

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P.E.P. for the Week of March 7-11/11- Spending Time With Family Update Edition

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Sustainable Personal Finance tells us to stop smoking. Young & Thrifty asks us if we are living a rock star lifestyle. Family Matters. How to Save Money clarifies for us what is appropriate to discuss with our children when it comes to our finances. Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance - $25 Amazon Gift Card.