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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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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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Giving: Does It Always Have To Be About The Money?

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When many of us think about giving, the first thing that comes to mind is money. Whether you are asked to donate to charity , or whether your cousin needs a little help with his finances, we often get hung up on whether or not we have enough cash to help out. Instead, the money the charity does have can go toward helping more people.

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5 Reasons Mature Adult Offspring Fear “The Money Talk” with their Parents

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Talking about money with your family is hard, especially between different generations. Many of us fear having the money discussion with our parents. appearing to try to get their money from them. Are they surviving on beans and rice because they don’t have enough money? Why is that? Fear of angering parents.

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How to Say No When a Sibling Asks for Money

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We are raised by parents to be nice to our brothers and sisters, to care for them and about them and to share with them – after all, they are family. Perhaps your sibling has a drug problem and wants to buy more drugs with the money. We all know that giving or lending money to a friend or relative can be a recipe for disaster.

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Revenge Spending and Other Married Money Tricks

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The author of Kiplinger article ‘How Money Is Used as a Weapon in Relationships ‘ says: “Money is among the most powerful weapons of control in a relationship.” ” Money and control in a relationship is a complex and powerful topic. Watch for these other money tricks. Grabbing control.

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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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How Mindfulness Can Improve Your Life

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When you are mindful of what is happening with your money, you are far more likely to make decisions that matter to you. Paying attention to where the money comes from, as well as where it is going, can help you keep tabs on the situation, and ensure that you only spend money on items that are important to you. Get Healthy'

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