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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? Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey discusses Online Shopping – The Risks, Benefits, and How to Stay Safe. What do you think?

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Financial Lessons for Kids that Actually Worked

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While my spouse and I were in the throes of child rearing we didn’t think much about providing an intentional or structured set of lessons around personal finance. Take them to the bank and let them see you make your deposits. Buy them a piggy bank and help them remember to feed it when they can.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November 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. The College Investor: Top Five College Myths – Dispelled! There were 56 submissions this week.

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The Basics of Starting a Freelance Business

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Also, it will allow you to more easily track your businesses finances, as well as your own personal finances. To do this, simply go to your bank and open a business checking account for the business you legally created above. If so, how did you get started? Or, have you been thinking about starting one?

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

Family Balance Sheet

They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. ” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition.

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What Is A Personal Loan?

Savings Corner

Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation. You can get a personal loan from online lenders, banks and credit unions, and the funds are provided in a lump sum. You will also start to repay the money.

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Enter to Win $250 for Back to School + Free Credit Report

For the Mommas

Even prior to college, schools are requiring students to have all sorts of supplies. Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. TD Bank : Read 10 Books & Earn $10.00.

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