Carnival of Debt Reduction: The Secret to Life Edition (#149)

July 21, 2008 By Debbie Dragon

American Consumer News is pleased to host the Carnival of Debt Reduction: The Secret to Life Edition (#149).  From the website for “The Secret“: The Secret explains with simplicity the law that is governing all
lives, and offers the knowledge of how to create - intentionally and effortlessly - a joyful life.  This is the secret to everything - the secret to unlimited happiness, love, health and prosperity.

This is the secret to life.

I’ve recently been introduced to The Secret; and thought it seemed fitting for those of us who are working hard to reduce and/or eliminate our debts in order to live a happier and more prosperous life.

Editor’s Picks:

Jason presents Becoming Debt Free: Identifying the Why posted at Frugal Dad.  You can’t do anything if you don’t know why you’re doing it - including why you’re working so hard to become debt free.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Loose Change Exchange (Limerick) posted at MAD KANE’S HUMOR BLOG. Part of The Secret is to understand that what you give out to the universe is what you’ll get back.  In this Limerick, I bet the guy who says “Yes I do” is in debt… and will always be in debt.

Kelly from Almost Frugal presents Falling Off the Wagon posted at Almost Frugal.  If you fall off, just brush yourself off and start again.

Spending

J. Money presents People who like to “split the tab” are no longer my friends. posted at Budgets are Sexy. I can definitely see the point here, and have experienced the “split the tab” annoyance a few times myself - but I don’t think I’d go so far as to un-friend them

Ryan Healy presents Why I Like Fixed-Rate Loans posted at Debt Reduction Formula.

Michael Geoffery presents Discipline Yourself to Spend Less posted at Debt Smackdown.

Joe Caterisano presents How To Save Money On Movies posted at Penny Pinching.  Even when you’re focused on getting out of debt, it’s important to allow yourself some entertainment time.

Freeroll Lover presents Using Freerolls to Build a Bankroll posted at Low Stakes Poker Player.

Kevin presents We Bought the Season Tickets Without Going Into Debt posted at No Debt Plan.

Savings

Debbie presents The Real “TRICK” To Saving Money posted at Destroy Debt. The Secret is big on the things you think about - and being positive will give you positive results. Think positive and try these tricks.

The Shark Investor presents Don’t Make Money Blogging posted at The Shark Investor.

Dorian Wales presents 10 Tips on More Efficient and Economic Use of Air-Conditioners posted at The Personal Financier.

Managing Debt

William Blake presents Understanding Your Debt Consolidation Options posted at Becoming Debt Free.

Steve Faber presents - The Right Debt Management Solution – How It Can Help You Succeed Financially posted at Get Debt Free.

Tom Tessin presents Repairing Your Bad Credit History posted at FSC Blog.

MoneyNing presents 7 Reasons Why We Need to Start Budget Tracking Now posted at Money Ning.

Rate Ladder presents Learning How to Make a Budget posted at Rich Credit Debt Loan.

Mr Credit Card presents Should You Take On New Credit To Repay An Old Debt? posted at Ask Mr Credit Card.

The Happy Rock presents They Are Worth It posted at The Happy Rock.

Stephanie presents Feeling the Crunch! posted at Stop the Ride!.

Prince of Thrift presents 401(k) and Debt Reduction Updates posted at Becoming & Staying Debt Free.

Money Answer guy presents How Do I Circumnavigate Tough Financial Times? - The Money Answer Guy posted at The Money Answer Guy.

Anthony Samuel presents Credit Card Debt Consolidation Loans - Important Facts To Consider posted at My Finance Butler.

Investing

KCLau presents How to Calculate Your Investment Portfolio Return? posted at KCLau’s Money Tips.

AndyS presents $aving to Invest: Debit Cards linked to your 401(k)! Danger ahead. posted at $aving to Invest.

Real Estate

Joe Manausa presents Housing Prices Decline Slightly - A Clear Picture Is Forming posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog.

LAL presents MP Regrets House… posted at LivingAlmostLarge.

FMF presents Beware: Your Home Equity Loan Amount Available May Have Been Decreased posted at Free Money Finance.

“Loose change”

Money Answer Guy presents Can Coupons Help Me Rein in My Spending? - The Money Answer Guy posted at The Money Answer Guy.

Connie Brooks presents What the Kung Fu Panda Can Teach You about Becoming a Millionaire posted at Money Smart Life.

Debt Freedom Fighter presents Don’t Let Desperation Destroy Your Financial Future posted at Discover Debt Freedom!.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Control Your Wild Wedding Costs! Set Up A Wedding Budget posted at The Digerati Life.

Todd presents Unpaid Student Loans = Garnished Wages posted at HarvestingDollars.

NtJS presents Buying The Presidency: Clinton’s Debt Has Caught Up With Her posted at not the jet set.

Ryan Suenaga presents Finally! My Stimulus is Here–What are You Doing With Yours? posted at Uncommon Cents. I wish I still had my stimulus check to look forward to!  When ours came, we used it as part of a down payment on a new vehicle.

Madison presents Ensuring a Good Interest Rate with On-Time Payments posted at My Dollar Plan.

KCLau presents Average Monthly Household Income in 2007: Is it enough? posted at KCLau’s Money Tips. If you focus on the teachings of The Secret, you can actually attract more to you with the power of your thoughts and beliefs.  In other words, don’t focus on “not having” enough, as you will always “not have” enough.  Instead, focus on feeling as if you already have all you have, and eventually you will actually have it.  It’s a bit like lying to yourself at first, I suppose, but there are millions of people who swear this stuff works.

A Get-Out-Of-Debt Product Review:

Joe Caterisano presents “Transforming Debt Into Wealth” by John Cummuta review posted at Till Debt Do Us Part.

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