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Carnival of Personal Finance #1

by Flexo

Welcome to Consumerism Commentary and the Carnival of Personal Finance! For an introduction to the Carnival, read this entry. For a schedule of upcoming Carnivals and their hosts, see this article. Below you will find the articles that have been submitted so far. The deadline was originally set for Sunday night at 10:00pm, but any ... Continue reading this article…

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Weekend Reading

by Flexo

I caught several interesting articles from Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. They’re good reads for the under-thirty set, like myself. Smartest Money Moves at Any Age offers advice about making the most out of your first job, what to do with finances when you get married, some tips for buying a first home, thoughts about having children, ... Continue reading this article…

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Money Magazine’s 50 Smartest Things

by Flexo

There’s a new feature on CNN Money from Money Magazine: 50 Smartest Things to Do With Your Money. I’d like to have a look through and evaluate their advice, but that’s going to take a little more time than I can spare while I’m in the office.

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How To Teach Your Kids About Money

by Flexo

Jonathan Clements from the Wall Street Journal offers some advice, or his experiences as an example, for teaching children about money management. (By the way, this article can be accessed for free, unlike most of the Wall Street Journal Online.) The first rule of writing these types of articles is “Know your audience.” And Jonathan ... Continue reading this article…

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Today’s Interesting Items

by Flexo

The Federal Reserve Bank raised rates to 3.0 percent. Will ING Direct, Emigrant Direct, and other high-yield internet savings banks follow? Seven rules for negotiation. Here is some good advice for negotiating anything, such as raises, car prices, and hostages. I wish I had read this when I first accepted my current position at this company. ... Continue reading this article…

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How to Loan Money to Family

by Flexo

Many people frown on lending money to family. Doing so runs the risk of hurting otherwise good relationships. In this MSN Money article, Liz Pulliam Weston talks about how to lend or borrow money from family while avoiding the pitfalls. When lending money to family, heed this advice:

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Tips For Writing Resumes

by Flexo

With the 70+ degree weather in my area of the world today, it’s clear that spring is finally here. That means it’s time to look at situations and opportunities with a fresh face. That leads some people to update their resumes and possibly join the hunt for a new job in their career… or a ... Continue reading this article…

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Dealing With a Bad Boss

by Flexo

Not that this has peronsal relevance, but Gerri Willis from CNN Money offers five tips for managing your manager. * Determine what it is you really don’t like. * Hold regular meetings and think about your manager’s career goals as well as your own. * Don’t be afraid to let the manager know about your ... Continue reading this article…

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