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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. I have no idea how I am going to understand this. Please formspring me and let me know, if you have any knowledge of 401k or just want to share your experiences. I have always been a frugal shopper at heart. 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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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

Family Balance Sheet

Instead I’m writing about my family’s experience with traditional health insurance and how it has affected OUR finances. I had no idea how easy health care was for us until I left that corporate job. Enter 2012: We had no idea how we were going to be affected when the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2012.

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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. Thanks Jeffrey for giving us some new ideas on how we can help others.

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10 Reasons You’re Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. If you make $50,000 a year after taxes and spend $60,000 a year, your finances are going backward. You know getting a second mortgage is a bad idea. Not pretend our finances are fine.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #241 – June 15, 2012

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No Biggie, As Long as You’ve Got Your Phone posted at Wallet Blog , saying, “Like the idea of using your smartphone for everything, but would rather use cash than make contactless payments and lose track of your budget? Se how you can do this any why you need to. Financial Planning Odysseas presents Forget Your ATM Card?

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