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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

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Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays).

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. 20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming.

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

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A Bankrate survey in October found more than half of working Americans (55 percent) say their retirement savings are not where they need to be, with nearly 35 percent saying they’re significantly behind. That percentage goes up with age, according to the survey. Geological Survey.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

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Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. As part of that, we have explored compound interest. Six measly cents.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Personal Finance Journey : Should You Leave a Life Insurance Policy to Your Kids?

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #241 – June 15, 2012

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” Income Squeezer presents My previous job as a pizza delivery guy posted at Personal Finance Success , saying, “During the summer-fall of 2004 I worked at a local Domino’s Pizza as a driver. ” Sam Puri presents Optimistic Stats Hide Deeper Debt Problems posted at Credit Card Help Topics Real Estate Miss T.

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