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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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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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The Prairie Eco-Thrifter Giveaway Extravaganza: 2nd Anniversary with an iPad 3 and over $200 Cash To Be Won Plus a Bonus Prize

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While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. This site, like life, has taken me on a journey.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

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For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. On their personal finance site, US News suggested that some kids get games they don’t want and can’t be returned. We get desperate to find gifts for everyone on the list. I know I do. In fact, I did today! Winter clothes.

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P.E.P. for the Week of March 7-11/11- Spending Time With Family Update Edition

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Going Frugal. Last week I told you that my hubby and I were headed to BC to visit my grandfather whom I hadn’t seen in 8 years. Well this week I wanted to give you an update on how the trip went. It went FABULOUS!! We had such a good time. We got to catch up on so many things that have gone on. It felt so great to see him and bond.

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P.E.P. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition

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Retirement lingo can get confusing if you are just starting out learning about finances. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how we can save money where we least expect it. The Superbowl for me is like Christmas but even better.

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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. Put an ice cube in your mount until your mouth becomes cold. Remover the cube and plant a big kiss on your partner. It is sure to send a thrilling chill. The one who finds the item gets credit toward one kiss.

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

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I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. While in some cases this is true, FruGal has a point here.