Star Money Articles and Carnivals for the Week of Jan 4

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And 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:

• Money Smart Life tells how to avoid tax return penalties and fees.
• The Digerati Life has tips for beginning investors. 
• The Sun’s Financial Diary lists the best savings account rates.
• Lazy Man and Money tells how to make smarter new year's resolutions. 
• FrugalDad says delaying savings could cost you big-time. 
• BripBlap lists eight questions to ask before buying stuff. 
• My Dollar Plan has a Lending Club strategy. 
• Smart Spending tells how to cut your cable bill. 
• The Oblivious Investor tells how to invest in a taxable account.
• Budget Pulse says some over-spending can be worth it. 
• Fabulous and Financially Savvy says the Roth IRA is the little black dress of retirement.
• Scordo has some candid advice for undergraduates considering law school.
• Money Crashers is having a big giveaway. 
• Festival of Frugality - Even I Have My Limits 
• Tax Carnival - 2010 Roth Conversion: Factors to Consider Before Making a Decision
• Carnival of Personal Finance - Marriage and Wealth 
• Carnival of Money Stories - The Big Clean

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.

Comments

[Ben]

Thanks for the mention!

[vince scordo]

thank you for including.

best,
vince