This week’s carnival had some really great submissions from around the finance blog-o-sphere.  StockTradingToGo.com was this week’s host, and offered some Online Broker Tips Suggestions.  Of course, my favorite is the one that came right from this blog!  Tisha Kulak’s  Take the Necessary Steps to Save on Auto Insurance.
 Other posts I enjoyed this week include:

Debt Freedom […]

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More than 40% of people in their twenties don’t have any type of savings account.  Other people say they would save, but they just can’t find any money in the budget to set aside.  Here are a few ways everyone can save some money without even realizing you’re saving it (and you aren’t likely to […]

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You’ve heard of Fantasy Football leagues, where participants create their own football teams by selecting players from the real-world NFL roster.  People join leagues and compete against one another; earning points based on how their selected players perform in the real games.
Now, you can join a Fantasy Stock Market, and practice buying and trading stocks […]

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For as long as most people can remember, looking for new jobs online involved keyword technology.  You’d go to a job listing database site, type in a few keywords that you think described the work you were looking to do; and hopefully you’d receive a list of matching job opportunities.
Employers would also use these databases to find […]

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If you are contemplating a party to celebrate a special occasion, the goal is obviously to have fun. For many, another goal is to not go overboard and spend too much money. Party hosts should be more concerned about the gathering of people and the memories created and not stress over the details of the […]

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One reason consumers fail to save money on their auto insurance is because they fail to review their policy every year. Only a very small percentage of consumers actually take the time and reap the benefits of this annual review. Look over your policy first to make sure it is still accurate and make sure […]

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If you have credit cards with balances, you’re paying more for the items you’ve purchased than they are actually worth. Even credit cards with “reasonable” interest rates will cost you a fortune over time, if you’re only paying your minimum amount month after month, and carrying your balance forward.
If it’s not possible for you to […]

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Having a baby will certainly change every aspect of your lives, especially if it is your first child. First-time parents often have a ton of worries, particularly those about the health of their baby and their own family finances. Couples are often heard saying that they are waiting to have a baby when the time […]

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As companies become more diligent in recruitment and hiring practices, there is a strong possibility that the job you are applying for will require a credit check. Why has this become a common practice? Well, it may not be common for all positions but the potential is strong if you are applying for a position […]

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Lately there’s been a new trend in fundraising activities, that seems to generate a sizeable amount of cash in a short amount of time.  It doesn’t involve going door to door with overpriced candy or wrapping paper, and instead of getting a few trinkets in exchange for your purchase; participants have a chance to win […]

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