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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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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 return on this strategy is relatively paltry, as this calculator shows! Do you review your finances monthly?

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. calculator. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. Calculate the simple math equation: Income – Expenses = X. lined paper.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

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Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it. Food Related. Have younger kids help you find the items, have older kids compare prices, or track them on a calculator as you go through the store. Watching TV.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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Take a moment to watch them. After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Penge Snak!:

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Find out how Charissa and Her Husband Paid Off $7665 of Debt and Cash Flowed College

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She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . I had watched my parents pay off their debt, including their house, when I was a pre-teen, which really influenced me. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? Where are you from?

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10 Easy Ways to Save Money

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Watch for sales: Don’t ever buy items at full price. Many websites even have competitor calculators so you can see what you would pay somewhere else for the same service. The internet works great for things like insurance management, loan and finance management, as well as goods for the home.