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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? Ken from Spruce Up Your Finances asks Need A Down Payment For Your House? Your City or County May Have Free Money For You.

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The Top Personal Finance Tips For Recent Graduates; From 10 different Finance Experts

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She runs MoneyZen Wealth Management , and has a financial blog geared toward helping women master their finances. How we handle our money early in life can impact us in future years- for example, young adults who rely on credit may find themselves continuing this pattern throughout life and consumed with debt.” Eleanor Blayney, CFP.

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Are Peer Loans Too Risky or the Way of the Future?

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The second-largest peer lending site originated its second billion in loans in just six months this year. A borrower fills out an application for an unsecured personal loan of up to $35,000 on one of the online lending sites which verify employment and other information. Credit is a tool in personal finance.

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How to Get Your Free Credit Reports From the Major Credit Bureaus

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Go to the correct site First, make sure you’re on the right site: AnnualCreditReport.com. Some other sites have similar-sounding names. Enter your personal information You’ll need your name, Social Security number, address and birthdate. Checking your score does not damage your credit.

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Calling ALL Bloggers ~ Guest Post Opportunities this Fall

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If you have a personal finance inspiring story where you have made a positive impact to your own Family Balance Sheet, then we want to hear it as part of my Inspiring Story series. If you are not a blogger, you may still submit your story. Your post may include one photo. Have you erased your debt? The guidelines: 1.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

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However, in reviewing the best things to wait to buy on various sites, I find that cameras are one of those items. You may decide you don’t need or want the item at all if you push yourself to wait to get a bargain on it! Stores also stock up on gift sets with cosmetics for the holidays and may need to move it fast in January.

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Ethos Life Insurance Review 2024

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While we adhere to strict editorial integrity , this post may contain references to products from our partners. Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. The information on this site does not modify any insurance policy terms in any way.