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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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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

Family Balance Sheet

The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off?

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. We paid off our last non-mortgage debt in September and have since sent that loan’s monthly payment to our mortgage principal. Plus, I was getting antsy for a new car. We’ll get through this crisis.

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Which Insurance Policies Should You Absolutely Have?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” The same is true of a car. Most of us can’t just pull out cash for a new car when the old one is totaled. Insurance helps you manage your finances. After all, one hospital visit could push your finances over the edge. Basic Types of Car Insurance Who Needs Umbrella Liability Insurance?

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Friday Links – Back Linking Again Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’re in the market for a new car, make sure to read Grayson’s post where he wonders, Should You Pay Cash or Finance Your Next Vehicle? at Debt Roundup. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy.

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Learning to live within your means

Discount Coder UK

We have a couple of friends who’ve re-mortgaged their house several times over the years to pay for long haul luxury holidays, new cars and so on. Finance cut debt live within your means' Too deep in the.

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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

Edmunds recommends that a new car payment be no more than 15 percent of your monthly take-home pay. A used car payment should be no more than 10 percent, but that number varies by expert. Lenders will look at your debt-to-income ratio, or DTI. Can you afford the car you want?

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