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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ramsay presents Borrowing From Your 401k. Among the many benefits afforded to many 401k participants is the ability to borrow funds from the account for personal purposes. Kevin presents Canada’s Conservatives Win 2011 Election and Harper Wins a Majority Government. Read Kay’s article to find some alternate routes.