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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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Money and Life in Your Forties

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your kids (if any) are most likely old enough to be somewhat self sufficient, and you are approaching the prime time of working life – functioning with ease, skill and experience, perhaps having opportunities you never dreamed would come your way for advancement, travel, monetary and other rewards. You are in the sweet spot of life!

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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

percent unemployment rate among 18-29 year olds , being financially savvy is a skill that gets you much farther than those humanity electives you took in college. They also didn’t deal with a massive housing bubble or an economy that requires a college degree for many higher paying jobs. Car Buying. Tackle Student Loans.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The College Investor : Best Defensive Stock Sectors The best stock sectors for playing defense in a rough market. If you want to help your kids get off to the best start in life, it’s vital to consider them when you make financial decisions. Family Money Values: Who Manages Your Money?

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

I had been at my previous job for 17 years (straight out of college) and it had turned into a very toxic situation. 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. Being consistent.

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

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Jester presents The Importance of Vacations For Kids posted at The Ultimate Juggle , saying, “This article explains the reasons that we prefer to take destination oriented vacations for the kid’s sake. companies should not treat workers this way. If you are considering getting a new pet, make sure to consider these costs.

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