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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? I’m a geek, he’s not.

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How To Get A Business Loan In 6 Steps

Savings Corner

Different loans serve different purposes, so researching loan options is a good starting point. Bank relationship Relationships can make a big difference in managing your business finances and getting a loan. Your lender may request information about your finances, background, other sources of income and resume. Business plan.

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Limiting the Financial Damage of a Data Breach

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the biggest stories offered recently was that of the Target breach in the Untied States. Even though I haven’t shopped at a Target in years, my partial data was stolen, and I’ll need to be vigilant when it comes to my identity. Millions of customers had their data stolen, including credit and debit information.

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Make Money Your Hobby

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Once you have a goal in mind, you need a roadmap for how you’re going to get from point A, where you are now, to point B, your goal. Once you’ve figured out how much you need total, find a way to break it down and include a monthly savings target in the budget. Put a System in Place. Another word for that roadmap is a budget.

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

For example, some companies offer rewards programs that give you points for purchases, which you can redeem for future discounts. You can also find deals on baby gear at big-box stores like Walmart and Target. It’s all about balancing providing the best for your baby and managing your finances.

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Thank You Shopping! How I Got $363 For FREE!

Saving Everyday

When I began to stress about finances, I remembered all these reward programs! Between all four programs, I had enough points to get $363 worth of gift cards!!! My advice is to find your favorite one (or two), and shop exclusively through that website to gain points faster. MyPoints proved to be my biggest win, with $175.

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Staycations Are For Suckers!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Also, smaller, less known discount travel sites like the ones that target specific areas might be able to offer better rates because they have less overhead and can therefore offer their customers better prices. These days, if you spend any time on most personal finance blogs, one of the author's main goals in life.

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