Just a note to let you know that the latest edition of the Best of Money Carnival is up at My Life ROI. Congrats to all participants and especially the winning post, Why I Invest with Vanguard. (I even made the top 10 with my post How You Grow Your Income by 10% or More a Year.)
Check it out -- lots of great posts in one spot!
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some pieces I found especially worthwhile and some of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
This week's Best of Money Carnival was held at Bible Money Matters. Winning post was Powerful Ways to Improve Your Life.
EDITOR'S CHOICE! Carnival of Debt Reduction - The King of Debt
AllFinancialMatters has a huge how to roundup.
The Sun’s Financial Diary trades carbon emissions with ETFs.
Lazy Man and Money discusses alternative streams of income.
BripBlap tells how to get a job on Wall Street.
My Dollar Plan tells how to get control of a budget.
Money Smart Life discusses Quicken Online Mobile.
The Digerati Life tells where to get some cheap vacation deals.
Smart Spending discusses retiring in a small town.
Carnival of Pecuniary Delights - 10 Pricey Cities that Pay Off
Festival of Frugality - How to Save $200 on Your Car Insurance
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Just wanted to let you all know that the Best of Money Carnival is up this morning at Bible Money Matters. It includes the top ten personal finance posts of the past week -- great reading for those of you looking for "the best of the best."
Congrats to all participants and especially the winning post, Powerful Ways to Improve Your Life.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some pieces I found especially worthwhile and some of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
This week's Best of Money Carnival was won by the post Identify & Overcome Money Anxiety & Stress in Relationships.
EDITOR'S CHOICE! Money Hacks Carnival - Buy High, Sell Low: The Basic Instinct Driven Error of Investing
EDITOR'S CHOICE! Carnival of Top PF Posts - The Best Way to Maximize Your Investment Return
Financial Highway gives some honeymoon planning tips.
Steadfast Finances talks about the pros and cons of investing in ETFs.
Debt Free Adventure says to follow through on financial goals.
The Quicken Blog tells how to quit your job and travel the world.
Free from Broke asks if you keep money secrets from your spouse.
Festival of Frugality - Do You Fly or Drive on Summer Vacation?
Carnival of Debt Reduction - Managing Student Loans: 5 Ways to Make Repayment Less Painful
Carnival of Pecuniary Delights - Interview Lessons from a Video Contest
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Just wanted to let you all know that this week's Best of Money Carnival is up at Gather Little by Little. Congrats to all participants and especially the winning post, Identify & Overcome Money Anxiety & Stress in Relationships!
Next week's carnival will be held at Bible Money Matters. Click here to submit a post.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some pieces I found especially worthwhile and some of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
This week's Best of Money Carnival was won by the post FREE Online Money Management Tools!
EDITOR'S CHOICE! Carnival of Debt Reduction - How NOT to Improve Your Credit
EDITOR'S CHOICE! Carnival of Top PF Posts - Nine Tips on How to Advance in Your Career
The Digerati Life needs a new credit card fast.
The Sun’s Financial Diary tells what you can expect to see on your credit report.
Lazy Man and Money talks about poor money choices made by his wife's parents.
BripBlap covers financial behavior.
My Dollar Plan tells us Microsoft Money is gone.
Money Smart Life discusses your money and your health.
Smart Spending lists seven tips for dining out.
AllFinancialMatters hates taxes.
Consumerist says that being lazy costs you money.
Carnival of Personal Finance - What I Plan to Do During Retirement
Festival of Frugality - How to Ask for and Get a Discount at a Chain Store
Money Hacks Carnival - Investment Strategies Part 3: Rebalance Regularly Between Asset Classes and Subcategories
Carnival of the Road to Financial Independence - Three Steps to Choosing a Financial Adviser
Carnival of Pecuniary Delights - Are You Tempted to Spend MORE When Money's Tight?
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
The Best of Money Carnival #4 is up at Bargain Babe. As usual, it features the 10 best money posts from the last week. Check it out if you want some good stuff on money.
Congrats to all participants and especially the winning post, FREE Online Money Management Tools.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some pieces I found especially worthwhile and some of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Surprise! I was the winner of this week's Best of Money Carnival with my post titled The Most Useful Thing Students Can Do to Prepare for the Job Market!
EDITOR'S CHOICE! Festival of Frugality - Four Home Upgrades Worth the Tax Break
EDITOR'S CHOICE! Money Hacks Carnival - Three Ways to Get the Most from Your Credit Cards
EDITOR'S CHOICE! Carnival of Debt Reduction - Seven Ways to Wreck Your Credit
WalletPop suggests paying off half your credit card debt.
Free by 50 details miscellaneous perks from work.
Free from Broke confesses.
Debt Free Adventure tells how to make laundry detergent.
Wealth Pilgrim tells how to protect yourself from others' financial insanity.
The Weakonomist gets his first returned check fee.
Financial Highway tells how to spot a bad credit loan scam.
Carnival of Money Stories - Should You Let Your Car Idle or Turn It Off?
Carnival of Pecuniary Delights - How Do You Decide When to Get a New Car?
Enjoy!
The Best of Money Carnival #3 (Rolling Stones Edition) is up at Wealth Pilgrim. As always, it features the 10 best money posts from the last week. Check it out if you want some good stuff on money.
This week marks two milestone's for me -- I actually made the carnival and I was selected as having the best post! The carnival host said he would have rather I not win as it looks like favoritism (and I feel the same -- I wanted to just make, not win), but it must have been a slow week so I got the #1 spot. :-) Anyway, if you'd like to read it, the winning post is The Most Useful Thing Students Can Do to Prepare for the Job Market.
Congrats to all the participants!
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some pieces I found especially worthwhile and some of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Winner of this week's Best of Money Carnival as the best money post of the week was 55 Best Ways To Save Money: Frugal Ideas From Our Readers!
EDITOR'S CHOICE! Carnival of Debt Reduction - Seven Ways to Wreck Your Credit
MainStreet tells how to save money on funerals.
Smart Spending tells of an airline charging for the bathroom.
Bargain Babe asks if you would work for Wal-mart.
Money Smart Life likes good customer service.
The Digerati Life covers stock trading software.
The Sun’s Financial Diary discusses rate changes at Ally Bank.
Lazy Man and Money tells which loan to re-pay first.
BripBlap had an unexpected change.
My Dollar Plan lists 10 tips for grads.
No Credit Needed discusses dealing with trial periods.
Carnival of Personal Finance - Why Even the Best Investors Can't Pick Winning Actively Managed Funds Consistently
Money Hacks Carnival - How to Make Money by Becoming a Referee
Carnival of Pecuniary Delights - What are Your Three Money Do-Overs?
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
The Best of Money Carnival #2 is up at Debt Free Adventure. This one's even better than last week and features the 10 best money posts from the last week. Check it out if you want some good stuff on money.
Congrats to all participants and especially the winning post, 55 Best Ways To Save Money: Frugal Ideas From Our Readers!
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some pieces I found especially worthwhile. After that, I have a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Winner of this week's Best of Money Carnival as the best money post of the week was How To Avoid Foreclosure: Keep Your House In Troubled Times
Man vs. Debt asks what are you willing to consistently pay more for?
My Life ROI suggests 11 tips to get ready for your road trip.
Green Panda Treehouse tells how much house you can afford.
Debt Free Adventure talks about downsizing.
Mighty Bargain Hunter tells an interesting story.
The Simple Dollar has a podcast.
Squawkfox tells how to save money.
EDITOR'S CHOICE! Carnival of Debt Reduction - Five Ways to Use Credit Cards Wisely
Carnival of Personal Finance - Investment Strategies Part 1: Rebalance into Stable Investments in an Appreciating Market
Carnival of Money Stories - And Yet Another Reason to Hate Etrade
Carnival of Pecuniary Delights - Achieving Family Harmony in Estate Planning Part 2: Make Sure Your Plan Fits Your Unique Needs
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
It's my pleasure to host the first ever Best of Money Carnival, the blog carnival that recognizes the top 10 personal finance posts each week.
I had over 100 articles submitted this week, though many of them did not qualify. Why not? Because they did not follow the carnival rules and include a short description of their post. So for those of you wondering why you didn't make the top 10, it may be because you were disqualified before you even got started. There's nothing to fear though since I'm sure you'll get it right next week.
That said, here are the ten best accurately submitted posts for this week, in countdown order, along with each author's description of their post:
10 - Debt Tsunami: The Ultimate Method For Paying Off Debt - When it comes to debt reduction methods, chances are you've heard of the Debt Snowball, as well as paying Highest-Interest First. However, when contemplating how best to attack your debt your best bet may be the Debt Tsunami! The Debt Tsunami is a hybrid approach, which focuses on eliminating the debt with the greatest emotion impact. This post contains a thorough explanation of benefits/drawbacks, as well as detailed step by step instructions for getting your Tsunami into action!
9 - Pay Off Mortgage Early? Or Invest? - Should you pay off your mortgage early? Or should you focus on investing with your spare cash? This is one of the most hotly debated topics in personal finance, with vocal proponents on both sides. In this article, I take a look at this issue from both angles and then share our approach with you.
8 - How to Save Money on Your Wedding - We go through the big day at least once but many people think it's one of the most expensive days of our lives. Here are some tips that will help reduce the expenses of this important day.
7 - 25 Traits Of The Not So Well To Do - One thing I've noticed among folks I know that are cash-strapped is that they have a number of traits in common. I've compiled a list of 25 things I see in what I call the Not So Well To Do. Check it out!
6 - Spend $.42 And Achieve Your Goals in 2009 - It’s Not Too Late - Even if you write down your financial goals, you may find it difficult to achieve them. Here's a very easy trick you can play on yourself that will boost the chances of actually achieving your goal.
5 - Using Financial Aid to Graduate Debt Free - A guide to help college students and parents navigate through the financial aid maze. The post details the different types of grants and loans. Also goes over the expected family contribution and how that is calculated.
4 - How to Review Your Equifax Credit Report - This is a detailed post discussing the various parts of your Equifax credit report, including how you can save the report and how you can dispute any errors.
3 - Amish Finances - A look into one of the most secret personal and community-wide financial systems in the world through interviews with Amish and my father, a personal Amish driver for over ten years. "Amish Finances" is filled with takeaway lessons that will leave the reader wondering whether or not they should shed hundreds of years of progress in order to get their finances straight.
2 - 10 Economic and Business Pro Tips from World of Warcraft - The economic recession, investor panic, and the numerous bailouts might have been avoided if only CEO's and Wall Street traders weren’t n00bs, and had played World of Warcraft to learn these Pro Economic and Business lessons.
1 - How To Avoid Foreclosure: Keep Your House In Troubled Times - These days, people are thinking that walking away from their home may be the solution to escape their financial burdens. But before you do something like this, make sure you've tried everything! We cover some of that reasoning in this article.
And there you have it -- the top 10 personal finance posts of the week and the conclusion of the first ever Best of Money Carnival.
If you'd like to be considered for the carnival next week, here are details on how to submit a post. For those of you interested, the carnival will be hosted next week by Debt Free Adventure.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some pieces I found especially worthwhile. After that, I have a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
My Dollar Plan is going to court.
Money Smart Life provides a stock market index cheat sheet.
The Digerati Life lists some tough jobs.
The Sun’s Financial Diary details how to build and maintain a good credit history.
Lazy Man and Money discusses the influence of friends.
BripBlap tells how to have a happy childhood.
MainStreet tells how much you can get from a reverse mortgage.
Smart Spending agrees with me that it's an end of an era.
Carnival of Money Stories - What I'm Doing Now with My Credit Cards
Money Hacks Carnival - More Thoughts on How to Have a High Net Worth
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
As regular readers know, I am a weekly participant in blog carnivals. I've detailed both the benefits of participating in and hosting blog carnivals and have done both throughout the life of this blog. I enjoy and recommend many of the current blog carnivals and I submit something to many of them weekly. And when I'm feeling especially energetic, I agree to host one.
The problem with hosting though is that the most popular blog carnivals have 70 to 80 articles included each week (for example, see my recent hosting of the Carnival of Personal Finance), making them a bear to both host and read. While I applaud their "everyone's in" philosophy, I must admit that they've grown a bit too big for me. Sure, I could read only the three to five editor's picks each week, but that doesn't do it for me as well.
That's why I'm starting the Best of Money Carnival. Yep, that's right, I'm starting a new carnival. The world does not need a new blog carnival for the most part -- and yet it does. Maybe this one is it. We'll see.
Anyway, here's what makes the Best of Money Carnival different than the others:
It features only the ten best (in the opinion of the carnival host) money-related posts of the week -- giving readers the best of the best in personal finance.
In case you're interested, here's what a sample carnival looks like.
Furthermore, I wanted to spice things up a bit, so I added some extras for those involved. Here are the extra advantages of being a host and a participant in the carnival:
I will be awarding $1,000 each at the end of the year to the best host and the best post (based on my opinion) payable to the winners' favorite charities.
The top 10 posts (as selected by me) will earn automatic bids in my March Madness competition next year.
Details on both of these points can be seen here for hosts and here for participants. One key note for partipants: you MUST submit a summary with your post -- one that tells in two or three sentences what your post is about. If you do not, you will not be considered for the carnival.
In addition, hosts and participants receive the same benefits as hosting and being in any other carnival. And readers get a sifted-through list of ten great personal finance posts each week.
If you want details, visit the Best of Money Carnival site and page through the "about" section listed on the homepage.
How You Can Get Involved
There are two ways you can get involved with this carnival:
If you're a blogger and want to host a carnival, send me an email. I already have a list of initial hosts, but we'll need more soon. Remember, there's much less heavy lifting required with hosting this carnival compared to others.
If you want to participate in the first carnival (hosted here at Free Money Finance and posted on June 1), you can submit your post via Blog Carnival. Be sure to follow the suggestions for participants to give yourself an advantage in being selected for the top 10.
As always, I welcome your suggestions and thoughts. I suspect the carnival will be in flux for a bit as we decide what works, what doesn't, what's the best overall process, etc., so stay tuned to the carnival's site for updates if you're interested.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some pieces I found especially worthwhile. After that, I have a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Squawkfox lists best money advice from bloggers.
Debt Free Adventure talks about money mentors.
Wealth Pilgrim answers a tough question.
Gather Little by Little started a vegetable garden.
Bargain Babe gives the lowdown on free markets.
Bible Money Matters discusses home refinancing.
My Life ROI tells how to get a job with the federal government.
Carnival of Debt Reduction - Is the Chase Freedom Card Cutting Benefits too?
Festival of Frugality - How to Ask Your Doctor, Hospital, or Dentist for a Discount
Money Hacks Carnival - Achieving Family Harmony in Estate Planning Part 1: Leave Your Estate in the Right Hands
Carnival of Money Stories - Do You Respond to Solicitations?
Carnival of the Road to Financial Independence - And Yet Another Millionaire Says the Same Thing
Carnival of Pecuniary Delights - What's the Worst Thing that's Ever Happened to You Financially?
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some pieces I found especially worthwhile. After that, I have a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
BripBlap says America loves entrepreneurs.
My Dollar Plan tells new grads how to get a job.
Money Smart Life lists cheap summer activities.
The Digerati Life details an Amex bill you won't believe.
The Sun’s Financial Diary is an investor.
Lazy Man and Money says turning off your TV can save money.
Bargain Babe learned something on Mother's Day.
MainStreet tells how to sabotage your financial plan.
Money Crashers tells how to find a contractor you can trust.
Smart Spending gives us the 10% rule.
Carnival of Debt Reduction - I'm Changing My Main Credit Card
Money Hacks Carnival - Another Example of How a Knowledgeable and Fair Sales Person Can Save You Money
Carnival of Pecuniary Delights - How I Use PowerPoint to Keep My Wife Informed on Our Finances
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some pieces I found especially worthwhile. After that, I have a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Money Energy asks how you will spend the money from your parent's estate.
Bargain Babe gives cruise deals.
Man vs. Debt discusses Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey.
Money Highway details the importance of wills.
Suburban Dollar tells what a mortgage broker is.
Frugal Dad gives the 10 commandments of frugal living.
EDITOR'S PICK Carnival of Pecuniary Delights - Getting Started with Investing
Carnival of Personal Finance - Who Are Kid's Gifts Really For?
Carnival of Debt Reduction - Help a Reader: Repaying HUGE Student Loans
Festival of Frugality - Yes, Warehouse Clubs Really Can Save You Money
Money Hacks Carnival - How to Make Money by Becoming a Referee
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some pieces I found especially worthwhile. After that, I have a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Lazy Man and Money gives an update from Finovate.
BripBlap discusses the COBRA premium reduction.
My Dollar Plan fired her nanny.
Money Smart Life reviews online brokers.
The Digerati Life likes stocks.
The Sun’s Financial Diary tells us that Prosper relaunches.
MainStreet likes slow money.
Money Crashers lists five money tips for people not struggling during the recession.
Smart Spending says to watch out for swine flu scams.
Wise Bread likes community colleges.
Carnival of Personal Finance - One Reason the Rich Get Richer
Carnival of Debt Reduction - For Now, Save, Save, Save, and Pay Off Credit Cards Later
Money Hacks Carnival - FMF Reader Saves Over 25% on Rent Simply by Asking for a Discount
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Here's my weekly reminder about the Free Money Finance giveaway e-newsletter. There's still time to register for the May giveaways. If you want to have a better chance to win more items as well as get the inside scoop on what else is going on at Free Money Finance, subscribe to my e-newsletter.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. This week, I selected the articles to share with you as submitted from some of my Twitter followers. After that, I have a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Wealth Pilgrim has some investment strategies that work.
Suburban Dollar tells how to set your budget.
Main Street says there's cash in that trash.
Five Cent Nickel tells how to get out of debt.
My Money Shrugged covers how to buy an engagement ring.
Weakonomics offers some thoughts on recession psychology.
Free from Broke gives 25 ideas for your tax refund.
Moolanomy asks if green and socially responsible mutual funds are worth it.
Carnival of Personal Finance - Nicolas Cage is Yet Another Example
Carnival of the Road to Financial Independence - True-Life Stories of Saving on a Wedding
Cavalcade of Risk - Seven Life Insurance Mistakes You're Probably Making
Carnival of Pecuniary Delights - You Don't Have to Save Every Penny
Carnival of Financial Planning - Social Security 6: The 70-66 Strategy
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Here's my weekly reminder about the Free Money Finance giveaway e-newsletter. April's edition is out, but there's still time to register for the giveaways I'll have in May. If you want to have a better chance to win more items as well as get the inside scoop on what else is going on at Free Money Finance, subscribe to my e-newsletter.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
The Sun’s Financial Diary asks how long it takes for your broker to answer the phone.
Lazy Man and Money discusses how to save money on baseball games.
BripBlap tells how to have no debt.
My Dollar Plan talks about taxes.
Money Smart Life covers personal finance questions answered by text message.
The Digerati Life loves chocolate Easter eggs.
MainStreet tells how to file a tax extension.
The Money Hawk tells how to make money by investing through the recession.
Money Crashers suggests what to do with your tax refund.
Smart Spending says to augment yourself, not your resume.
Festival of Frugality - Travel + Medical Procedures = Saving Money
Carnival of Personal Finance - Social Security 4: File, Repay and Refile to Get an Interest-Free Loan
Carnival of Debt Reduction - Pay Down Your Mortgage or Sock Money Away for Retirement?
Carnival of Pecuniary Delights - Is This Really that Great of a Savings?
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Another note about the Free Money Finance giveaway e-newsletter. April's edition is out, but there's still time to register for the giveaways I'll have in May. If you want to have a better chance to win more items as well as get the inside scoop on what else is going on at Free Money Finance, subscribe to my e-newsletter.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
The Strump tells how to dress well for less.
No Credit Needed talks about prevention.
Mighty Bargain Hunter learns some things about coins.
Wise Bread decodes the language of frugality.
The Simple Dollar wonders if Suze is right.
Smart Money compares new versus old cars.
PC Magazine lists the 20 best job search sites.
Carnival of Personal Finance - Negotiation Made Simple: A 7-Word Weapon of Your Own
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Just a quick note to say my post Pay Down Your Mortgage or Sock Money Away for Retirement? was selected as an editor's pick in the most recent Carnival of Pecuniary Delights! I'm honored!
Stop by and check out the carnival if you want some good personal finance reading today!
Before we begin, I just want to bring attention again to the Free Money Finance giveaway e-newsletter. Yesterday, April's edition went out and offered a total of 14 giveaway items (Quicken Deluxe, 10 Arby's Roastburgers, and 3 Mogul games) for newsletter-only subscribers PLUS they got first notice on what else I'll be giving away on the site in April. If you want to have a better chance to win more items as well as get the inside scoop on what else is going on at Free Money Finance, subscribe to my e-newsletter.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. For now, here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
The Digerati Life covers downsizing.
The Sun’s Financial Diary discusses car warranties from on-the-brink car companies.
Lazy Man and Money offers some ways to save money on medicine.
BripBlap talks about making choices.
My Dollar Plan wonders if the home buyer credit will come back.
Money Smart Life offers an investor's tax guide.
MainStreet offers ideas on DIY pizza.
The Wallet had a checking account hacked.
Money Crashers offers some last minute tax tips.
Smart Spending says that cable is not indispensable.
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter And for now, here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Bargain Babe says to hunt for fashion bargains.
Your Money Relationship talks average net worth numbers.
MSN Money lists secrets of successful savers.
The Digerati Life budgets Dave Ramsey style.
Lifehacker details 101 recession-busting free sites and downloads.
Carnival of Personal Finance - Trying to Earn More Money? Stop Wasting Your Time
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. And for now, here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Money Smart Life details the first-time home buyer tax credit.
The Digerati Life tells how to get a good home loan.
The Sun’s Financial Diary covers China ETFs.
Lazy Man and Money is tracking dog costs.
BripBlap wonders about lower salaries in hard times.
My Dollar Plan reviews leaving a job.
MainStreet lists six sites to help cut food prices.
Money Crashers discusses ETFs.
Smart Spending asks which is better: ugly and loaded or poor and hot?
Carnival of Personal Finance - Extreme Frugality: Car Edition
Carnival of Debt Reduction - Chase Freedom Lowers Rewards for New Cardholders
Carnival of the Road to Financial Independence - Six Places to Spend More Money
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. And for now, here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
MSN Money says you may end up taking care of your parents.
Kiplinger's warns about stimulus scams.
Prime Time Money covers life insurance and 529s.
Suburban Dollar says to organize your documents.
The Centsible Life got a puppy.
Festival of Frugality -- How to Feed Your Family for $1,500 a Year (Kind Of)
Carnival of Personal Finance -- Frugal Millionaires on Taxes and Accountants
Money Hacks Carnival -- How to Answer the "Tell Me About Yourself" Interview Question
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
For weekday updates of what I find to be some of the most interesting personal finance articles on the web, follow me on Twitter. And for now, here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
My Dollar Plan wonders about downsizing.
Money Smart Life gives career tips for a bad economy.
The Digerati Life wonders how you feel.
The Sun’s Financial Diary details the Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 Savings Plan.
Lazy Man and Money tells how to save on a wedding dress.
BripBlap says to help first.
MainStreet covers saving on swimsuits.
Money Crashers discusses iPhone money apps.
Smart Spending says to forget quick tax refund loans.
Bargain Babe suggests we trade homes to save on vacation costs.
I hosted the Carnival of Personal Finance.
Festival of Frugality - How to Save Money Using an Entertainment Book
Tax Carnival - Four Steps to Take Before You Hire a Tax Preparer
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
To be named an Editor's Choice post in a big carnival is a great honor, and I made it (somehow) as a selection in TWO of them! Here they are along with my posts that were included:
Lots of good posts on both of these -- stop by each of them for some great reads.
Welcome to this week's edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance.
For those of you who do not know what a carnival is, check out Best Practices for Driving Traffic with Blog Carnivals and How to Get Your Blog to 100,000 Visitors and Beyond, Step 13; Participate in Carnivals. This particular carnival is one where money bloggers submit their best recent posts. Readers then scan through the list and read the posts that interest them. If you need a more regular fix of great personal finance articles, see my Twitter blog where I list the best out of hundreds of posts each week.
If you submitted a post to this carnival and don't see it here, it's because: 1) it wasn't a post that was money related or 2) it appeared to be a spam or commercial post.
I'm sticking with my usual method of hosting a carnival -- listing a summary of each piece with the author's reason for submitting the post to the carnival (for those that submitted one) and/or a bit of the post itself as a summary -- so you readers know what to expect before you get to the post. In addition, I am posting the entries in the order they were submitted.
We'll start with what I consider to be the best posts from this week's submissions:
Living Beyond Your Means: School Bus Driver Losing Her $800,000 Home to Foreclosure - Maybe I’m wrong, but I was under the impression that anyone who drives a big yellow bus full of screaming kids is a few paygrades below a cardiac surgeon that invested 10 to 15 years of their life learning a highly specific tradecraft or a successful small business owner who busted their hump for 15 hours a day after 10 years of hard work.
Why It May Be Costly to Reject Paying Points - What I hope you take away from this article is simple: The idea that it may be to your benefit to pay points on a loan, and rejecting the possibility only encourages prospective loan providers to lie about what loan they are really going to deliver.
Commuting Cost Analysis: Bus vs Bike vs Car - Which mode of transportation is costs you the least? This analysis takes the cost of time as well as the more traditional costs associated with each commuting type into consideration in the analysis.
How We Cut Our Car Insurance Bill in Half - Last night we canceled our car insurance with Progressive and went with Ameriprise through our Costco membership. Progressive was $118/month. I shopped around and Amerprise offered a little bit more for insurance coverage for $58/month.
Stress at Work Getting You Down? How To Manage Job Burnout - These days, even those of us with just one job to deal with work twice as hard in our current positions to avoid the fatal pink slip. Unless you have an emotional suit of armor, you may very well end up burning out.
And here's the rest of the pack by the date/time they were submitted:
Control Your Own Finances - The bottom line is that it’s easy to become a victim of the financial services industry. The more you know about the industry and the more you make your own decisions, the less likely this will happen to you.
Are You Living 'Within Your Means' or 'Below Your Means'? - In this article I question the true meaning behind these two popular phrases.
Starting Your Own Business: An Interview With a Practical Entrepreneur - The following is a bit of insight from David, a small business owner / entrepreneur. David is an ideal example of what I like to call a, "practical entrepreneur"; that is, someone who sees opportunities in ordinary tasks no one else wants to do (like getting rid of a skunk underneath a deck).
Student Loans Driving Your Career? - Did you take a different job based on the sheer magnitude of your loans?
Self-Employed Income Plans - My new plan for my self-employed career.
YNAB (You Need a Budget Pro) Review - Review of You Need A Budget Pro.
Taxable and Non-Taxable Investment Accounts - A discussion of taxable vs non-taxable investment accounts.
Financial Stress Resolved - Godfather Style - This article explains how to make your financial stress "sleep with the fish", like Luca Brazzi.
Why Tax Free Municipal Bonds are Great Investments in Obama’s America - Whether one agrees with the president’s politics or not, there are some new realities that investors will need to face in the coming years and adjust their portfolios accordingly.
Preparing for Job Loss - Be Proactive - This post focuses on proactive steps you can take ahead of time to be prepared should you lose your job, rather than waiting until the ax falls!
My Thoughts On Foreclosure Bailouts - I've been feeling frustrated by the foreclosure bailout discussion lately, and wanted to put my conflicted feelings into words.
Essential Recession Skills - This article talks about three basic skills people can use to save money in a down time. They can also learn new skills that will benefit them financially in the long run.
What Would Mario Do? 9 Money Lessons from Super Mario Brothers - Here are 9 money lessons I’ve learned from playing Super Mario Brothers.
Stick it to The Man: 15 Things You Should Never Pay For - 15 things that you should never pay “the man” for.
Understanding AGI - Adjusted Gross Income - What is AGI?
Homeowner Refinance Bill Is A Waste Of Money - This plan will cost about $75 billion and I really have to say that it is a complete waste of money.
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early? - Tackles the question of whether or not to prepay your mortgage in this economy.
Cheap Healthy Homemade Meals - Here are some cheap eats real fast that I have created for you—and get this you do not even need a recipe for my ideas—there is no measuring needed!
Avoiding Time Sinks When Working from Home - After being accustomed to a large office environment, working from my home office can feel isolating; and it’s very easy to let distractions pile up and discover that very little work was accomplished by the end of the day. It’s taken me some time to evolve practices that have helped me stay focused and more productive. So, I thought I would share these.
Economic Stimulus - What’s in it for me? - Is the new stimulus a big deal for you?
Layoffs or Not, How Some Ways Companies Let Employees Go - Be humane and let employees go the right way!
Timing Your Message - Great tip to increase your negotiation abilities.
My Hail Mary Pass - Well, I am embarassed to admit, I made my own Hail Mary pass a week and a half ago. But I didn’t buy shares in some unknown company with a $10 million market cap. No, I am embarassed to say that I bought more shares in Bank of America.
Financial Crisis: Can You Spare A Dime For My Wealthy Friend? - After careful research I have determined this financial downturn is so bad, that even the well-to-do are suffering - at least in their own way.
Is Now The Time to Refinance? - Refinancing considerations.
Investment Changes after the Market Crash - I plan on continuing traditional investments in stocks and bonds once I decide I have enough of an emergency fund, but probably in a reduced capacity.
COBRA Subsidy? Maybe Not - If you've been laid off in the past 6 months, your employer may be on the hook for 65% of your COBRA insurance premium.
Don’t Donate Money To Charity - Four reasons why you shouldn’t donate money to charity.
Diamonds Becoming A Girl’s Best Friend, In a New Way - Diamonds are “a girl’s best friend” for two reasons now. On the one hand they get attention and feel glamorous, on the other they can sell the old stuff if money gets tight. Like an emergency fund you wear.
Verify your Retirement Account's Beneficiary - New Supreme Court Case making it clear you better check your beneficiary status on your qualified accounts.
Is Rationalization the Key to Happiness? - Rationalization is a powerful defense mechanism which comes at the cost of self deception. Does honesty with oneself comes with a price in happens?
Shared Work: It Has Some Advantages - If your employer cooperates you can get unemployment compensation for those days that you’re not paid on your job.
The Upside of a Down Economy - Five simple things to be thankful for in this economy.
First time home buyer tax credit explained - Looking at purchasing a house this year, I am interested in the $8000 tax credit. I decided to get the facts about it and this is what I found.
What the Down Economy Really Means for Your 401k - A graphical look at what the drops in the market mean for your investments based on where in your plan you currently are.
My Tale of First-Time Homebuyer Panic - I’m confident that once I start looking for real, I’ll get over some of my fears, but I’m having a hard time taking the next step.
Obama's Plan to Rescue Mortgages - On February 18th, President Barack Obama announced a plan meant to stabilize the faltering housing market. The plan is already labeled as the “backyard bailout” by many.
What to do When a Credit Card Application has been Refused - What should you do if your credit card application has been refused?
Top 5 Ways to Save Money in Retirement - These are simple things, but can save so much money. Not only that, but they will make your retirement years that much more enjoyable.
It's Deductible! - Review of TurboTax's FREE It's Deductible program. Previously available only for purchase, It's Deductible allows you to quickly and easily organize your charitable contributions for the maximum benefit.
Understanding Bonds: What Purpose do they Have? - Understanding bonds, and the role they play in your portfolio is essential to any financial plan.
Recent incidents where I didn't spend money and it was bad - or not - The fourth category of spending/non-spending that I've been thinking of lately is times when I should have spent money but didn't. And you know what? There's no incident that comes to mind.
My first financial Mistake - What was your first financial misstep?
Ohio Cash Advance Stores Skirting Law with "Payday Clones" - See how some Ohio payday loan providers are skirting the law.
I'm growing up: My first collections letter - It’s pretty horrifying to receive a letter with the words “collections department" on it, but it was easier to deal with than I thought since it was a mix-up.
When will the Recession End? - Already 14 months long, when will the recession end? Here's one prediction.
Peak Oil. What is it and why should you care? - “Peak Oil” is the point where world oil production begins to decline. M. King Hubbert first created and used this theory in 1956 to predict that peak oil production in the United States would occur between 1965 and 1970, a prediction that was correct.
Using Google Calendar To Pay Bills On Time - Ever missed a due date on one of your bills? Here's a way to help keep track of the due dates!
How to Weed Out Bad Consolidation Companies - While the process of going through a debt consolidation may not be overly difficult, the process of find a legitimate company to do your consolidation through may be an entirely different story.
98 Ways to Save Money - 98 practical ways for people to save money on household expenses.
Do you think showering together REALLY saves water? - There is a rumor that showering w/ another saves you money...I try to prove this wrong for some interesting reasons ;)
Why the Stimulus Bill is a Boost for Real Estate Investors - The stimulus plan may be a big boon for real estate investors if they know how to use it.
Recession in America - Abandoned Subdivisions - How the recession is impacting unfinished subdivisions in America.
At Least 25 Lazy Portfolios You Can Use - Lazy investing means investing in a passive method through index funds and ETFs. This article highlights 10 of those lazy portfolios.
Financial Freedom Phase Two: Solidify the Defence - This is the second phase in my journey to financial freedom.
Has The Recent Market Turmoil Affected Your Risk Tolerance? - There's some concern the current economic crisis will breed a generation of extremely risk-adverse investors. Have you adjusted your portfolio in response to recent market turmoil?
Finding Jobs To Match Your Skills Using Web 3.0: Can Climber.com Deliver? - A lot of us are familiar with LinkedIn, the social networking site for professionals. Today, I’m taking a look at a similar site known as Climber.com.
High-yield savings accounts for safe investments, good for emergency funds - One of the best alternatives for the risk-adverse is to store the money in a high-yield savings account.
The Dreaded Bi-Weekly Paycheck - About five years ago, my company switched from paying me monthly to bi-weekly. Troubleeeee! I was running especially close to the wire then, and this change reeked havoc with me getting my monthly bills paid on time.
Consumer Safety Resources from the Government on SPAM, Scams, Fraud, Phishing and Identity Theft - A guide containing almost 100 links to consumer protection resources from government agencies around the web including recognizing and avoiding scams, identity theft, SPAM, phishing, where to report fraudulent activity, victim assistance and more.
Can We Have an Economy without Losers? - Can government rescue and stimulus plans convert all losers into winners? I think not.
Inflation and Retirement Investing - If you are in the home stretch toward retirement, investing for inflation protection should be part of your game plan.
Why I Love Debt - Let’s just make this clear: I don’t love all debts. I don’t love yours; you can keep them! But in truth, mine will always have a special place in my heart. This is why.
Interesting Phone Call From My Tenant - I received an interesting call from my tenant yesterday. This call made me feel really good.
Don’t Let Last Year’s Stimulus Check Mess Up Your 2008 Tax Return - According to the IRS, approximately 15% of tax returns filed so far have an error relating to the stimulus checks sent out last spring, the Recovery Rebate Credit.
“Fun” With Starwood Amex - I guess I am putting up with Amex’s shenanigans yet another year.
What About Poor Customer Service? - As you may know by now, I had my Cannondale stolen and subsequently replaced it with a used Bianchi which I am still adjusting to. But in the meantime, I ordered a replacement bike from Nashbar, one of the most well known of bicycle mail order outfits. Since then, dealing with that order has been a fiasco.
I really can't get mad at Experian - So Experian isn't allowing consumers to see their score anymore. So what?
4 Reasons Why Money Brings Happiness - Some people might see me as an evil capitalist; I think I am just being realistic.
When investing becomes a big giant gamble - Recently, investors have been gravitating towards two main feelings; fear and hope. Which is worse? In my opinion, both can have tragic impacts on a portfolio.
Little Things Part 3 - Budget Practice And Correcting Mistakes - Getting used to budgeting and returning mis-priced items.
US Workers Have the Worst Severance Packages - This article highlights how the US stacks up in comparison to other countries with respect to employee severance and examines the reasons why.
Value Investors on Twitter - Discover other value investors on Twitter. This post also includes a basic guide to using Twitter.
8 unusual things to hold in your IRA - Most people know that you can hold mutual funds and stocks in your IRA, but here's a list of some unusual things you can hold in the IRA.
The Cost of Delay: Don't Put Off The College Savings Plan - Late-grade penalty flashback: I recently registered my children in a state-run prepaid college savings plan. And I am feeling the sting of delay and regret. There's a financial penalty for procrastination.
No-Load Mutual Funds: Earn More and Spend Less - recent years, people are choosing no-load funds over the load mutual fund because they don’t want to pay for extra charges. While this may have an advantage on a short-term basis, one can never tell if the investor can actually manage his or her investment in the long run.
Guaranteed Frustration: Credit Card Regulations, Credit Accessibility, Consumer Protection and a Recession - All I can say is that, on the level of personal finance, there’s never been a better time to pay off your cards, chop them up into tiny plastic shards and walk away from them.
Job Seach - Find a Freelance Job - Part of a series on finding a job in bad economic times.
The Power of Changing Things Up - So, here is the result of (mostly) taking a week off my job search.
Retirement Planning- Canadians more confident than Americans - Review of Sunlifes Unretirement survey. Comparing Canadian vs American results, Canadians seem to be more confident about their retirement plans than Americans, they also seem to be more optimistic about the economy.
Let’s Talk About the Weather…Economic Bad News Skews Individual Risk Assessments… - Remember when the weather was the preferred topic of smalltalk? I used to get tired of chatting about whether a cold spell was going to break or the old “heat vs. humidity” conversation. Now, I long for them.
Lending Club Note Trading: Another Way for Peer-to-peer Lending - Even though it appears to me that risks of peer-to-peer lending is acceptable and the earning potential is quite big, I don’t expect to make much money from it
How I Make Money Blogging - I’ve received plenty of emails and questions lately about it, so I thought I would address how the blogging business model works as a way of bringing in income.
American Express To Pay You To Cancel Your Cards - This may not be a desperate move, but definitely sent a clear message to cardholders: They no longer appreciate your business. In fact, they will even pay you to leave. As unbelievable as it sounds, that’s what one credit card company is doing now and maybe more issuers will take similar action.
Reduce Spending without Sacrificing Lifestyle #5 - Enjoy What You Already Have - There are lots of entertainment opportunities that somehow aren't fully used by us in our daily lives. Since we already have them, we can reduce spending by just using them more often.
Thanks for visiting the Carnival of Personal Finance!
As you might imagine, I read (or at least skim/review quickly) hundreds of personal finance articles every single weekday. I can only feature a handful of those pieces on this blog and a lot of great stuff goes to waste. I've tried to combat this in part by having a weekly roundup of what I've called "star money articles" -- articles from around the web that I thought were especially good -- but a lot of good stuff still goes without a single mention. I think I now have a solution for that.
I've started to post pieces I find interesting on a Twitter account I just started. I list a few words of commentary and then a link to what I consider to be interesting posts, but ones I probably won't cover here at Free Money Finance. If you're interested in checking these out, simply visit my Twitter site or follow along on the bottom left side bar of this blog. In addition to personal finance articles you may get a bit of insight into my private life, for those of you interested in that sort of stuff (not too much of that -- and mostly on nights and weekends.) I know there's only so much kids/soccer/chess posts that people can handle. :-)
I'll still post some links here every other week or so, but for now this will be my main way to get through all the good stuff I find in a week. I may throw in a giveaway or two there, so keep your eyes open!!!
For now, here is the list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Festival of Frugality - Paying Off a Mortgage by Brown Bagging Your Lunch
Carnival of Personal Finance - My Thoughts on the Economic Stimulus
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Just a notice that I'll be hosting the Carnival of Personal Finance next week (if you don't know what a carnival is, check this out). Like I've done in the past, I'll be posting the submissions in the order that they are submitted. (And in case you don't know, the posts earlier on in a carnival get more exposure/traffic.) So if you want to make the most of this carnival, get those submissions in quickly (you can submit them here.)
For readers, be ready for some GREAT articles next week. The Carnival of Personal Finance has somewhere around 70 different posts per week, so there's lots of good stuff in each one. I'll select my favorites, but you'll want to check many/most of them out. Should be a good time for all!
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
BripBlap considers the empty house.
My Dollar Plan discusses an exit strategy.
Money Smart Life wonders if Valentine's Day flowers are a ripoff.
The Digerati Life reviews ING Direct.
The Sun’s Financial Diary covers gold and silver ETFs.
Lazy Man and Money is considering renting versus buying.
MainStreet suggests moving to India to save your job.
The Wallet tells how to know if a CD is safe.
Christian PF named FMF one of the top Christian financial websites.
Smart Spending suggests saving money with regular home maintenance.
Get Rich Slowly details Bankrate's tax guide.
Carnival of Personal Finance - What to do When You Have a Job Offer but Are Waiting for Another One
Carnival of the Road to Financial Independence - Safeguard #3: Insist on Publicly Priced and Traded Investments
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Debit vs. Credit thinks I'm a rockstar!
My Wealth Builder likes free stuff.
Christian PF has tips for surviving a layoff.
Wealth Pilgrim shares his story.
Domestic Cents offers frugal Valentine's Day ideas.
Being Frugal offers ideas on a tween birthday party for under $100.
Five Cent Nickel tells us that stamp prices are increasing.
Carnival of Personal Finance - The Never-Ending Debate on the "Weakness" Question
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Lazy Man and Money lists ten ways to save money.
BripBlap gives a grim view of the future.
My Dollar Plan talks about getting out of debt.
Money Smart Life recommends the best tax software.
The Digerati Life asks how much debt do you have?
The Sun’s Financial Diary explains the Fibonacci rule.
MainStreet lists a common tax mistake among early filers.
Money Crashers covers phone interviews.
Smart Spending lists seven tips for starting your own vegetable garden.
Darwin's Finance has the best posts from 2008.
Kiplinger lists a money calendar.
Bargain Babe is surviving on one salary.
EDITOR'S PICK!!! Festival of Frugality - Frugal Millionaires on Cars and Marriage
Carnival of Personal Finance - Do You Expect to Get Fair Market Value out of Gift Cards You Receive?
Carnival of Debt Reduction - Visa Answers My Dave Ramsey Question
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Consumerist tells how to write a resume.
Financial Fellow discusses employee stock purchase plans.
Your Money Relationship wonders about a 401k match.
M is for Money discusses the debt breaking point.
Moolanomy says this is NOT free.
Festival of Frugality - Can You Pay for a Costco Membership by Eating Free Samples?
Carnival of Personal Finance - Personal Finance Success is Rather Simple, but Not Easy
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Thanks goes to the following Free Money Finance sponsors this week:
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
The Sun’s Financial Diary discusses debit card protection.
Lazy Man and Money hates a great idea.
BripBlap is looking through new eyes.
My Dollar Plan doesn't want to pay to change her name.
Money Smart Life has failed.
The Digerati Life covers working full time in college.
MainStreet compares eBay vs. Craigslist vs. thrift stores.
Money Crashers tells how to get your tax return faster.
Smart Spending covers coupon bonding.
Christian PF lists some helpful articles.
EDITOR'S CHOICE! Money Hacks Carnival - All About "Free" Money Making Seminars
Carnival of Personal Finance - Four More Uses for Gold Dollar Coins
Carnival of Financial Independence - Frugal Millionaires on Investing and Mortgages
Carnival of Debt Reduction - Frugal Millionaires on Investing and Mortgages
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Thanks goes to the following Free Money Finance sponsors this week:
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Funny about Money suggests swapping houses instead of selling.
Everybody Loves Your Money tells about free coffee and doughnuts.
Truhst asks, "why can't you make on-time payments?"
Get Rich Slowly reviews Million Dollar Portfolio.
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
The Digerati Life covers business cycles.
The Sun’s Financial Diary does a net worth review.
Lazy Man and Money lists 20 tips to be successful.
BripBlap says free time doesn't lead to productivity.
My Dollar Plan is resolved.
Money Smart Life discusses lending money to friends and family.
20 Something Finance tells how to beat inflation.
No Debt Plan has goals as does Cash Money Life.
Financial Reflections lists four places to sell your stuff online.
Carnival of Money Stories -- Don't Let Shipping Fees Sour a Good Deal
Carnival of Personal Finance -- The Cost of Commuting -- Balancing Time Versus Money
Carnival of Debt Reduction -- What to Do When Relatives Ask for Loans
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Alpha Consumer talks about charging interest on family loans.
Crackerjack Greenback is going through premarital counseling.
Money on My Mind outsources.
Boston Gal's Open Wallet tells the story of a reporter who became the news.
Money Crashers gives a personal review of 2008.
Smart Spending has some tips for surviving cold weather.
AllFinancialMatters says being a landlord isn't all it's cut out to be.
Carnival of Money Stories -- Employee Stock Purchase Plans: Great Investments
Carnival of Personal Finance -- Is Buying a Title of Nobility an Investment or a Scam?
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Money Smart Life lists the best cities to live in.
The Digerati Life covers cheapskates.
The Sun’s Financial Diary reports on FNBO Direct's rate change.
Lazy Man and Money says home prices continue to fall.
BripBlap has some insights on recent financial events.
My Dollar Plan concludes her digging adventures.
Carnival of Money Stories -- Money Stereotypes: The Dutch, Indians, Jews, and More!
Tax Carnival -- Owners of Second Homes: Beware of New Tax Laws
Carnival of Personal Finance -- How to Sell a Coin Collection
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Wise Bread has six simple tips for buying great affordable wine.
The Wallet says the IRS is your new refinancing pal.
Vik Dulat lists 7 rules for grocery shopping.
Smart Spending discusses a Christmas shopping spree.
AllFinancialMatters is having a giveaway.
Tough Money Love addresses the topic of homes being investments.
MightyBargainHunter compares store brands to name brands and finds a big savings.
The Simple Dollar is already planning next year's garden.
EDITOR'S PICK!!! Carnival of Money Stories -- Menards Makes Cents
Carnival of the Road to Financial Independence -- Be Careful of Car Dealers Trying to Add on Needless Sales
Enjoy!
P.S. Carnival Hosts -- If my post is in your carnival in a given week, please send me the URL to the carnival and I will include it in my weekly roundup.
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Enjoy!
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Wise Bread says flexible holidays are much cheaper.
Studenomics discusses delayed gratification.
Money Crashers covers wardrobing.
Smart Spending gives advice on how to rebuild your finances after divorce.
Credit Karma tells how to manage your finances after a natural disaster.
Scordo covers replacing old windows.
Money Hacks has some advice for Obama.
The Simple Dollar covers the costs of school activities.
Get Rich Slowly details 10 steps to take before you're laid off.
No Credit Needed lists 10 ways to cut out the paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle.
EDITOR's PICK!!! Carnival of Financial Goals - Why AAA is Worth the Annual Fee
Carnival of Personal Finance - Are You Using (or Will You Use) Dollar Coins?
Enjoy!
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
The Simple Dollar has some GREAT thoughts on financial advice.
Five Cent Nickel asks about checking accounts.
BripBlap wonders if you need a bailout.
My Dollar Plan warns about administrative errors.
Money Smart Life compares Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
The Digerati Life asks when it's the right time to start a business.
The Sun’s Financial Diary discusses the FDIC problem bank list.
Lazy Man and Money saves money and the environment.
Crackerjack Greenback asks if you can trust your financial advisor.
Think Your Way to Wealth likes delayed gratification.
High Fashion Girl has a guide to personal finance.
Free by 50 asks how much you should spend on an engagement ring.
Dividends 4 Life tells how to manage your portfolio in a down market.
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
The Wallet says to save your receipts.
Money Crashers tells how to save on a holiday party.
Smart Spending didn't spend a dime of their windfall.
AllFinancialMatters wants our 401ks left alone.
Consumerism Commentary is running a great series on taking control of your finances.
Festival of Frugality - The Best Way to Save Money On Eating Out (Plus Four Other Money-Saving Tips)
Carnival of Personal Finance - Why AAA is Worth the Annual Fee
Carnival of Financial Independence - The Economics of Braces (And How to Save Money on Them)
Carnival of Money Hawks - How to Demonstrate that You Deserve a Raise
Money Hacks Carnival - What I Learned from Almost Buying a House
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Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Enjoy!
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Clever Dude prepares for a long trip.
Money Beagle decides what to do with $2,700.
Free by 50 hates payday loans.
Miss Money has a way to make money.
Here are some recent interesting posts from around the web as well as a list of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week and my posts that were included:
Generation X Finance says to set aside $1k now.
Lazy Man and Money discusses Credit Karma.
BripBlap says the math hurts.
My Dollar Plan asks about credit.
Money Smart Life tells how to cut moving costs.
The Digerati Life likes change.
The Sun’s Financial Diary wonderswhat's going on with gold.
The Wallet shares a fun video.
The Money Hawk gets into Vanguard.
Money Hacks Carnival - Why You Should Take Practice Interviews
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Thanks goes to the following Free Money Finance sponsors this week:
I had an article named as an editor's pick (or "Blackjack" in this case) in today's Finance Fiesta. It's my post titled Why You Should Take Practice Interviews. Check out the Fiesta if you're interested in seeing a whole host of good personal finance articles.
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