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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. ” Harry Sit from The Finance Buff asks Tax Efficiency: Relative or Absolute? I love this list.

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Yakezie Blog Swap #3- Splurge Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Suba doesn’t think the rent is too damn high, in fact, Suba thinks it is worth it and shares at Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance. Kay Lynn spent her heart out on a new car with all the bells and whistles and you can read about it at Financial Success for Young Adults. Mr. and Mrs. BP spent a lot when they got a dog.

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How to Save Up for a Car Without Breaking the Bank

Penny Pinchin' Mom

You will find first-hand experience on how expensive or easy it is to maintain, the best auto shops for that model, and a lot on the car’s reliability or best practices to enhance that reliability. Pro Tip: If you aren’t too set on buying a new car, you can also find people selling their pre-owned cars in these forums.

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Go Slowly Towards Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Before you buy, stop and think – do you really ‘need’ the latest technology, that new car, that big house with more bedrooms than you need, or will something smaller and less-expensive fill your ‘needs’ just as well and be much easier to pay for? I don’t think possessions equal happiness even though things might be fun to have.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. As part of that, we have explored compound interest.

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What to Do With Money: A Mom’s Guide to Smart Money Management

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Set personal and financial goals for your savings. You could be saving for a vacation, a new car, or your kid’s Harvard education (yes, be specific with the school; find out how much tuition is and save towards that specific figure). This is particularly true if you are a results-oriented mom. They can be anything.

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