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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. If any of you have seen me host carnivals before you know that I like to add in some funny clips about personal finance for your enjoyment. Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money.

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Ethical Investments: Some Things to Avoid

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This involves selecting industries and areas that you definitely do not want to be involved with such as gambling or the arms industry. If you are currently looking to adopt an ethical approach to your finances, you have probably already got some areas that you want to exclude.

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5 Steps to Crush Debt in 2016 + FREE Debt Payoff Goal Tracker

Family Balance Sheet

I realized that we were spreading ourselves too thin and our finances were not as great as I thought they were. There are definitely things we’re saying no to, but there are also things that we won’t to give up. I’m sick of sending our hard earned money to the banks every month. What’s important to you?

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Is Filling the Tank Emptying your Wallet?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you need to run to the bank, the grocery store, or the mall, you can try to run all of those errands on the same day instead of separate days, and this will reduce your overall gas consumption. You can often get good financing and end up with a comparable payment (if for a longer term). Tips to Improve Your Car’s Mileage.

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American Express Prepaid Card Staycation

Nicoles Nickels

It’s from American Express, a trusted name in finance and in my life especially. You can load money from your bank account or with cash by purchasing a MoneyPak and adding the funds that way. I know some people don’t like giving their bank account information and so the MoneyPak may be the better choice for them.

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What to Do With Money: A Mom’s Guide to Smart Money Management

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Here’s why: It leaves you with more disposable income It gives you greater peace of mind It makes it easier for you to invest the extra cash When you don’t have crushing credit card debt to worry about, you can plan your finances better, invest more, and spend the excess cash on better insurance policies for yourself and your family.

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