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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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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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What Makes a Saver?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I also saved – maxing out 401K contributions to build up the retirement funds. As a retiree, I started out as a saver, unsure how the finances were all going to work out (especially since I retired during the last recession).

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Frugal Tip Monday: It's Not What you Make but What You Spend?

Fashion Without Guilt

Finance is another true love of mine. Mind you that is a bit excessive but again with a healthy salary and a nice standing in his 401K and real estate invesments he is sitting pretty. Check out another Frugal Tip Monday tips about creating a budget and tools to help manage your finances.

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Investment Methods

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). When I retired, I used this method to re-invest the proceeds from my company 401K (that I had rolled into an IRA). Instead, they had to be sold within the 401K and the proceeds reinvested in the IRA. My copy has a copyright date of 2008.

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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? Guest Post Author Bio: This guest blog was written by Marcelina Hardy, a personal finance blogger spreading the knowledge of gold investing. Add Gold to Your IRA. You could always invest in a gold backed IRA. So, do you invest in gold? If so, how? Please share.

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