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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

We can decorate it however we want and then we post it on Facebook and have our friends and family vote on their favorite. Growing up we tended to be a paycheck-to-paycheck family. I just wanted to get away and I moved my 401K money to the advisor they referred me to. How did you get interested in saving money?

Iowa 168
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Publix ad 2/17 – 2/23 (Wednesday ad)

Coupons Do Work

Nabisco Snack Crackers Family Size, 12 - 20 oz - $2.25. - $0.75/2 Nabisco Snack Crackers Family Size, 12 - 20 oz. Michael Angelo's Family Size Entree, 20 - 32 oz - $4.99. Michael Angelo's Family Size Entree, 20 - 32 oz. Pero Family Farms Salad Peppers, 2 lb bag - $2.99. Pero Family Farms Salad Peppers, 2 lb bag.

Publix 100
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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

Your parents, especially if they are baby boomers, grew up in a vibrant economy that afforded them many advantages. This is especially important if you get a 401K match from your employer, as that’s free money. Don’t Compare Your Living Situation to Your Parents. Car Buying.

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Publix ad 2/18 – 2/24 (Thursday)

Coupons Do Work

Nabisco Snack Crackers Family Size, 12 - 20 oz - $2.25. - $0.75/2 Nabisco Snack Crackers Family Size, 12 - 20 oz. Michael Angelo's Family Size Entree, 20 - 32 oz - $4.99. Michael Angelo's Family Size Entree, 20 - 32 oz. Pero Family Farms Salad Peppers, 2 lb bag - $2.99. Pero Family Farms Salad Peppers, 2 lb bag.

Publix 100
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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

Family Balance Sheet

Instead I’m writing about my family’s experience with traditional health insurance and how it has affected OUR finances. We did take advantage of one benefit of a high deductible health plan: a Health Savings Account. We are a fairly healthy family who rarely sees a doctor for illnesses. What did we decide to do?

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Stock Market Basics: How Does 401k work Understanding 401k is a must to help you save money for retirement purposes plus it also helps you save taxes and get more cash in your hands. Family Money Values: Who Manages Your Money? Sometimes it works to its advantage to give products or services away.

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