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.
about 6 months ago
You have just said "No" to the only two options available to you in this situation, unless you have a wealthy old auntie sitting in a corner who is willing to write you a check.
Engaging a bridge loan is exactly what you say you want to do, while saying you do NOT want to do it. I don't get it here.
about 6 months ago
way to risky
about 6 months ago
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