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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? I am so passionate about going green that this post just hit me on the head. The disrespect of authority and lack of appreciation is nothing new.

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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. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? There were 50 submissions this week.

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

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Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how they make healthy lunches from home and save. Going Green. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us statistics on the inflation of gas and how hybrid options are needed. Personal Finance by the Book askes if we should borrow from our 401K?

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The Best Investments For the Over 40s to Start Now

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For USA Investors An employer-matched 401k allows you to contribute up to $22,000 if you’re over 50; whatever amounts your employer adds to this is basically free money. You purchase when the price is low and sell when it goes up, thus making a profit. Traditional IRAs allow your contributions as a tax deduction while you are working.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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Green Panda presents 2 Great Reasons Why Young People Need Life Insurance Too! posted at Green Panda Treehouse , saying, “Why you should purchase that plan. KT presents In Debt Consider Paying Cash for Your Purchases posted at Personal Finance Journey , saying, “Are you in debt besides the mortgage?

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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. Ramsay presents Borrowing From Your 401k. Save Money this Spring: #2.