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The Carnival is Up!

by Luke Landes

Money and Values is hosting the latest Carnival of Personal Finance. There are some good articles this week, and here’s a selection: * Why Do We Save Our Money? from Binary Dollar * Is Financial Happiness Relative? from My Financial Awareness * Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is a Fantastic Deal from The Finance Buff ... Continue reading this article…

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Best Posts of the Week

by Luke Landes

Here’s a quick round-up of some of the posts that caught my attention over the past week, from the MoneyBlogNetwork and beyond. Blueprint for Financial Prosperity describes the difference between loan deferment and forebearance. AllFinancialMatters warns us of foreclosure scams. FreeMoneyFinance points out five 401(k) mistakes to avoid. Mighty Bargain Hunter says coin collecting is ... Continue reading this article…

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Saving for a Wedding Next Year

by Luke Landes

Word must be getting around the office that I’m up on the current personal finance issues in the world. A coworker who I don’t normally work with came to me to ask my opinion the other day. She’s saving for her wedding, seven months from now. The soon-to-be bride, who received some money earmarked for ... Continue reading this article…

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Interview Questions and Last Week’s Giveaway Winner

by Luke Landes

It was actually two weeks ago that I posed the question about the “biggest weakness” question that we’ve all experienced in some form in job interviews. Some great responses followed, and one was randomly selected to win my copy of The Smartest Investment Book You’ll Ever Read, which I reviewed earlier this month. Here’s a ... Continue reading this article…

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Money Magazine: 8 Smart Year-End Moves, Part 2

by Luke Landes

Here are four more smart year-end money moves, according to Money Magazine. I only conditionally agreed with the first four, so let’s see how the magazine did with the remaining tips. 5. Set your sights clearly. They suggest deciding well in advance the destiny of any year-end bonuses. This will prevent splurging to some extent. ... Continue reading this article…

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Ending the Week

by Luke Landes

It was a bit of a light week for me in terms of blogging due to my traveling and visiting with family. It’s time to get back into the swing of things. Look for a book review later this week, as well as an announcement about the winner of the latest giveaway. Here’s what has ... Continue reading this article…

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Happy Thanksgiving!

by Luke Landes

From all of us here at Consumerism Commentary (that is, me) to all who celebrate Thanksgiving today, have a happy holiday! I’ve been in California with my family for the last few days, and I’m thankful I have the means to travel to see them twice a year. Regular posting will return next week after ... Continue reading this article…

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Money Gifts Better Than Cash, Better Than Things

by Luke Landes

These gifts may be a good choice for younger people who are just starting to get interested in taking care of their financial lives, from Chuck Jaffe and MarketWatch. 1. Shares. Buying a newborn baby shares — or even just one share — of a certain company is a nice way to start off a ... Continue reading this article…

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