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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. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? Ken from Spruce Up Your Finances asks Need A Down Payment For Your House? Your City or County May Have Free Money For You.

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Earning Extra Money Online With Paid Surveys

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Paid Surveys. One specific niche site I own discusses the topic of paid surveys online. I started this website after having experienced success with paid surveys myself (I talk about my specific exposure and experience with the world of paid surveys on my niche site). So is there truly money to be made?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Many Carnivals Over the Past Few Weeks

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Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #76 and included the guest post Staying Positive in a Bad Situation as did Thirty Six Months who hosted Carnival of Financial Camaraderie – Rain Man Edition. Girls Just Wanna Have Funds included Nelson’s post, Saving Money on Las Vegas in the Carnival of Personal Finance #351.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

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Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. When you do, go on tax free day. using tax free days. Here is site that has tax free days by state listed for 2011.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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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 : What Is An Emergency Fund? There were 50 submissions this week.

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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

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If you’re not into the social networking sites, then you can sign up for free updates that are delivered right to your inbox. FMF presents Five Retro Rules to Save Money posted at Free Money Finance , saying, “These tips from the past can save us all some big bucks.&#. Next week’s edition will be hosted by Roth IRA.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

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Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. Because I am a saver, I have now become financially free. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Six measly cents. .

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