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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. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans. Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B?

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How to Build your Emergency Fund

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I’m a big fan of online accounts, like Capital One 360 , that you will connect to your local bank. Both books provided the blueprint for Our Debt Freedom Plan. Later in his plan, he recommends saving 3-6 months of expenses, but only after paying off the non-mortgage debt.

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Calling ALL Bloggers ~ Guest Post Opportunities this Fall

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If you have a personal finance inspiring story where you have made a positive impact to your own Family Balance Sheet, then we want to hear it as part of my Inspiring Story series. Have you erased your debt? Graduated from college debt-free These are just a few ideas, but the stories are endless. The guidelines: 1.

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Emergency Funds: Emergencies Happen When You Least Expect It

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Three to six months living expenses used to be what the personal finance experts recommended, but in today's environment, maybe six months to a year is more prudent. Which comes first: saving for an emergency OR paying off debt? Once that debt is paid off then start building up you emergency fund to your desired number.

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Odd$ and End$ - One Pesky Virus Can Ruin A Snow Day

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Personal Finance around the web: Festival of Frugality at Cash Money Life. How to Take Control of Your Finances in 2011 at Get Rich Slowly. I did get a little web reading done and my babe is feeling much better. Lots of great posts. A must read! Choose from a Wall or Desk Calendar to enjoy your favorite photos year round!

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

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I must say I am a fan of shorter mortgages. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how they make healthy lunches from home and save. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us statistics on the inflation of gas and how hybrid options are needed. Reducing Debt. Watson Inc. Going Frugal. Going Green.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

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Teach your children the importance of water and energy conservation and reward them for turning off lights and fans when they leave the room, or by limiting their personal water usage by taking condensed showers, turning facets off in the midst of washing hands or brushing teeth, and only washing dishes or doing laundry with a full load.

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