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The 5 Most Important Personal Finance Lessons to Teach your Child

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Before you get ready to shove those kids of yours out of the nest, here are what I consider to be (based on my experience as a person, a Mom, and a Grandma) the most important things you (or someone) should teach them about personal finance. Nope, not even Mom and Dad will support you forever.

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3 Simple Office Supplies for Smooth Tax Prep

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We have our 2011 tax meeting this week with our accountant. We own an S corporation and have a few employees, so we have a CPA prepare our taxes every year. Honestly, he is worth his weight in gold; the tax rules make my head spin. In all honesty, tax season goes fairly smoothly for us. Are you prepared for tax season?

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Odd$ and End$

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Why I Hate Income Tax Refunds at MSN Money. Festival of Frugality at Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance Carnival of Personal Finance at Control Your Cash Food around the web : Lime and Ginger Poached Salmon at Calico and Cupcakes. I always wondered how they determined our numbers. Very Cute. Thanks for reading.

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Designate a Family Office Manager | Marriage & Money

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I also took on the role, because I had an interest in the topic of personal finance. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. Organize paperwork for tax preparation. If this list would be too overwhelming for one person, divvy up the duties based on personalities and interests.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November 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: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

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

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Melissa Batai presents 7 Ways to Use Your Freezer to Save at the Grocery Store posted at Mom’s Plans , saying, “This post gives seven ways people can use their deep freezers to help combat the rising cost of groceries. But is that even a legitimate reason to file a tax extension?&#.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. Corey presents Benefits of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage posted at Steadfast Finances , saying, “Have you ever considered an adjustable rate mortgage?

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