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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. 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? Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money.

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Frugal Tip Monday-My 401k/Retirement Dilemma

Fashion Without Guilt

Finance has always been a interest of mine ever since I can remember. Please formspring me and let me know, if you have any knowledge of 401k or just want to share your experiences. I will keep you updated on my progress in my 401k enrollment process and share some tips that I learn along the way. I think it runs in my viens.

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What Can Go Wrong – Naming a Beneficiary

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Being the smart person you are, you you sign up for a 401K with company matching and do the right thing by starting to pump as much into it as possible. In 5 years – you’ve married and had a baby, but your 401k still goes to Mom and Dad when you die. Have you seen the results of any messed up beneficiary designations?

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. Give your phone company a call and ask about better packages and lower rates.

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Investment Methods

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). Some folks don’t really bother to look at the data from the company itself, they instead rely on price movement in the financial markets. Instead, they had to be sold within the 401K and the proceeds reinvested in the IRA.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Gold

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have you looked at your 401K and almost choked because of its decline? The Internet is filled with scammers and with this type of investment you want to choose a company that you can trust. Guest Post Author Bio: This guest blog was written by Marcelina Hardy, a personal finance blogger spreading the knowledge of gold investing.

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