Welcome to the 83rd Carnival of Personal Finance!
Yes - it's finally my turn to host the Carnival of Personal Finance! This is, in fact, the very first carnival of anything I've ever hosted on this blog, so here goes. Nothing fancy, but I've tried to organize all 70+ article submissions in a logical manner, so you can pick the ones most appealing to you!
WORK
TyroInvestor shares some ideas on making some side income
Personal Finance for Students and Fresh Grads presents "Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers - Pt 1"
Work at Home Entrepreneurs shows us the first step
Personal Finance Junkie presents comparing job offers
Sick of Working thinks his boss is a tool
The Time and Money Group and the pursuit of happiness
COLLEGE
Poorer Than You explains why she left school
Money Smart Life exposes the top credit card mistakes made by college students
INSURANCE
Not Made of Money shows us how to save on medical expenses
Well-Heeled navigates health benefits
Living Almost Large asks "Do You Need Life Insurance"?
My Two Dollars reveals how losing weight can bulk up your savings
InsureBlog explains some Christian ministry plans
The Digerati Life presents the most dreaded financial task
Frugal Babe informs us on home owners insurance and credit scores
SAVING
Frugal Law Student is going to pass on the iPhone
The Probabilitist explains delayed gratification
Consumerism Commentary says forget the latte factor...
SmartCoolRich explains the 6 month cash reserve
Dirty Mechanism shares how the poor get rich
My Financial Journey presents Part 4 of a series on inflation's impact
FMF explains the biggest barrier to becoming wealthy
KCLau explains how income - savings = expenses
My Financial Awareness shows us how to recognize resistance to financial planning
The Million Dollar Savings Club is on Day 135
Wise Bread reveals how to save on beauty expenses
INVESTING
No Credit Needed shares his 2007 goals
Taking Control Over Money makes retirement planning easier
Roth and Co. explains why procrastination is expensive
Financial Tips for WAHMs tells us how to jumpstart your retirement planning days
Generation X Finance posts the weekly mutual fund review
FireFinance presents the magic retirement withdrawal triangle!
My Simple Trading System explains moving averages
The Sun's Financial Diary presents some dollar cost averaging
Money and Values discusses socially responsible investing
BioHealth Investor explains the 30 years of industry failure
Queercents reminds us not to put all our eggs in one basket
Ask Mr.Credit Card explains diversification versus concentration
The Simple Dollar reveals the "crossover point"
TAXES
A Financial Revolution explains why you should get your taxes in early
The Money Tortoise presents some more tax changes
FRAUDfiles discusses a report on the IRS collections system
The Wandering Tax Pro explains the Roth 401(k) Dilemma
Blueprint for Financial Prosperity tells us not to optimize our payroll deductions?
DEBT
Blunt Money says don't text your $ away!
Blogging Away Debt asks 401(k) or debt repayment?
Cashout Refinancing Lowdown presents estimating costs in good faith
DebtFree asks why are I in debt?
Searchlight Crusade reviews deferred payment mortgages
BANKING
Scott on Money had some Prosper success
My Wealth Builder says pay your bills right away!
Banking and Finance explains how you can't beat the check to the bank
EveryDay Money reflects on how banking has changed
CARS
Money, Matter and More Musings debates Dave Ramsey's "Drive Free" Theory
NEW YEAR!
Money Walks discusses his new year net worth status
Trying to Get It Right proposes a clutter-free new year
MARRIAGE
Getting Green shows us how to prepare our money for marriage
PERSONAL FINANCE COUNTDOWNS
Your Credit Advisor exposes the Top 25 PF myths
Smart, Cool, Rich shows us five steps to millions!
Make Your Money Work reveals the 6 Rules of Money Management
Lazy Man and Money presents some pet peeves / tips!
The Retirement Blog unveils 10 Retirement Resolutions
Penny Pinching asks 8 questions that will curb impulsive spending
Mighty Bargain Hunter shows us 6 ways disorganization costs you $
Journey to Financial Freedom shares 36 Money Management Tools
Five Cent Nickel explains 10 steps to simplify your finances (pt 1)
Binary Dollar presents 5 steps to saving on groceries
Stubborn Capitalist shares 106 ideas to save cash
Wow. That was a lot of posting. Ok - now get reading!
OMG, almost 70 entries!
Terrific job...well laid out and easy to follow.
Thanks for hosting this week!
Posted by: hgstern | January 15, 2007 at 09:51 AM
Great job :), thanks for hosting.
Posted by: Golbguru | January 15, 2007 at 10:00 AM
Thanks for hosting! There were a lot of good articles this week.
Posted by: Flexo | January 15, 2007 at 10:01 AM
Great Job, wish I would have known I would have submitted my site. Looks great however!
www.millionsinthemaking.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jake Blake | January 15, 2007 at 10:08 AM
Thanks for hosting the event.
Posted by: Sun | January 15, 2007 at 10:22 AM
Good job hosting. Thanks for letting me be a part of the Carnival.
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Posted by: Tag | January 15, 2007 at 12:39 PM
Thanks for hosting!
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Posted by: ispf | January 17, 2007 at 09:45 AM
Kudos for the great hosting job!
Posted by: burningchrome | January 17, 2007 at 03:30 PM
Thanks for being such a gracious host!
Posted by: moneysmartlife | January 18, 2007 at 06:49 AM
Great job and thanks for including our post. Keep up the good work in your future posts and host of Carnivals.
Posted by: FIRE Finance | January 22, 2007 at 02:21 AM