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The Deadly Sins of Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Lots of people will say that there’s no real formula for personal finance, because it’s personal. Too much of any of these following behaviours will kill anybody’s finances, and, not only that but may lead to poor behaviours in other areas as well. Consumerism. Of course consumerism is a deadly sin of finance.

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Friday Links – Week Three of Chaos

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads from the Blogosphere: Read how Emily and Kyle have helped their finances by sharing a car at Evolving Personal Finance. Check out Jennifer’s post at Broke-Ass Mommy about her techniques for curbing that pesky consumerism itch.

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5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 1

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that will run every Tuesday for the next few weeks where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. This week, Flexo at Consumerism Commentary shares his thoughts on this matter. The entire series can be found under Money Tips.

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5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 2

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that will run every Tuesday for the next few weeks where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. Last week Flexo at Consumerism Commentary shared his thoughts on this matter. The entire series can be found under Money Tips.

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P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. He just turned 50 this week. Happy bday!!! Going Frugal.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

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We get a visual picture every month of where are finances are and what we have spent our money on. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? I knew his determination and focus was something to remember, but I never thought of it in relation to finances. Now on to the PEP’s of the week.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

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The Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us 10 lists he hopes none of us follow when it comes to our money management. Canadian Dream shares with us the stages of personal finance. DINKS Finance talks about financial survival of the fittest. Canadian Finance Blog breaks down the basics of RRSP’s.

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