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What Makes a Saver?

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A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. The things that give us pleasure vary by temperament.

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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

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Bank Statements - One nice thing (among many) about the electronic age is that banks keep statements online up to a couple of years. Our personal bank has statements online all the way back to 2006. Permanent home improvement bills should also be kept while you still own your home. Check for any discrepancies.

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

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Moolanomy tells us how we can reach our savings goals by using virtual bank accounts. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how they make healthy lunches from home and save. Personal Finance by the Book askes if we should borrow from our 401K? Aspiring Millionaire tells us how to best sell our home. Going Frugal.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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A plan B is a must in any home. Often times, home buyers may not be aware that free money for a down payment on a house is still available for qualified buyers. Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. I have unfortunately gone down this road in the past and learnt my lesson.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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Linsey presents How Do I Work from Home with No Skills? posted at 1099 Mom , saying, “Many women want to work from home — need to work from home — but they hold no official schooling or don’t feel qualified to have a professional career from their domicile. Real Estate.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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After all it was not the people who caused the problem so why should they suffer while the banks get off scot-free? ” Liana presents Review: Bank of America’s New Travel Rewards Credit Cards posted at Card Hub , saying, “Bank of America just made travel a whole lot sweeter for their customers.

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

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1 Bill-Paying Priority posted at One Money Design , saying, “In the past, Americans would pay their home loans first, then their credit card and finally their car loans. Without insurance, this could literally break the bank for many people. Thanks to NCR, using your smartphone to make withdrawals at an ATM is on the horizon.

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