Welcome to the February 19, 2010 edition #2 of carnival of the young and thrifty. It’s personal finance PARTAY Time!
Debt Links:
- oneadvice presents Single Parents Debt Advice posted at One Advice, saying, “Sometime money can be a struggle for single parents. But knowing how to make the most of single parents debt advice means that you can be back in control of your finances…”
- The Debtress presents The Benefits of Cleaning Out Your Wallet (or Purse) posted at - The Debtress Blog -, saying, “Stuffing napkins under your hip to balance a stuffed wallet? Throwing out your back just hauling around your purse? Some times cleaning out your purse or wallet makes financial sense.”
- Keith Morris presents What the Credit Card Changes Mean to You posted at LifeTuner, saying, “In 2009, Congress passed a new credit card law with much fanfare. Consumer protection groups generally praised the legislation as helping consumers. But what does that mean for you and me on a practical level?”
Investing:
- healthylivinggal presents The Problem With Dow ETFs posted at ETFdb.
- Deposit Accounts presents How to Build a CD Ladder (Infographic) posted at Deposit Accounts.
- Leslie Yoelson presents Ultimate Guide To Biotech ETFs posted at ETFdb, saying, “ETF investors looking to gain exposure to the biotech sector have a number of options to consider–five to be exact. While there are some similarities between these funds, there are also some significant differences that result in unique risk and return profiles and diverging returns. In this article, we profile each of the ETF options, highlighting the pros and cons of each.
- Patty Pedersen presents Fidelity Investments Offers Free ETF Trading posted at AlphaProfit MoneyMatters – Investing Blog, saying, “Following Schwab’s move, Fidelity is offering free trades on a wide range of ETFs. This article explains how can investors can prudently you use free trading of ETF to their advantage.”
Taxes:
- Peak Personal Finance presents Tax Time: Home Related Tax Breaks posted at Peak Personal Finance, saying, “These tax savings are a benefit of home ownership.”
- JJF presents IRS Imputed Interest Rules | IRS Tax Advice posted at The Personal Finance Blog.
Post-Valentines Day (likely many people got engaged!) Wedding Planning:
- Vicky presents Planning a Wedding in an Economic Recession posted at Affordable Wedding Planning, saying, “In an economic slump, the last thing you want to do is spend $20k+ on a wedding.”
- Steve Faber presents Propose To My Girlfriend » Cheap Wedding Plans – How to Save A Bundle of Money on Your Dream Wedding posted at Propose To My Girlfriend.
Saving Money, Job Hunting, and Good Stuff:
- Condo Blues presents Keep in the Heat: Insulate Outlets and Switches posted at Condo Blues.
- nissim ziv presents Job Interview Questions and Answers posted at Job Interview Guide, saying, “Anticipating the job interview questions is one of the best ways to get ready for an interview. Getting ready for an interview requires homework, but the hours of prep time will be worth it.”
- Honeypurple presents 100 Best RSS Feeds for Your Financial Literacy posted at Accounting Degree.com.
- Honeypurple presents 100 Important Personal Finance Posts for Women posted at Accounting Degree.com.
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