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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 past weekend I headed out west with my husband, brother, and his girlfriend to help my parents move into their new house. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? It has gone on for generations.

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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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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

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Instead I’m writing about my family’s experience with traditional health insurance and how it has affected OUR finances. In 2004 when we were researching policies, we weren’t parents yet, but fully intended on having children. This post is not meant to be taken in a political way. Health insurance is a touchy subject.

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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?