Carnival of Financial Planning - August 2 2008 Edition

Carnival of Financial Planning - August 2 2008 Edition

Welcome to the August 2, 2008 edition of the Carnival of Financial Planning.

The Carnival of Financial Planning takes a long-term view of personal financial planning for individuals and families. We focus on efficient and sustainable personal financial planning practices that can lead to lifetime financial security.

This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you can browse efficiently.

Enjoy!

The Skilled Investor

Budgeting

David B. Bohl presents Get Out of Debt to Find Greater Happiness posted at Slow Down Fast Today!, saying, “If you find yourself spending sleepless nights worrying over money, or if you are fighting with your spouse over excessive debt or your long hours at the office, try these simple tricks to cut back on your spending and free you from debt’s evil clenches.”

Anna presents Creating a Budget posted at To Be Debt Free.

Larry Russell presents Living Expense Tracking Methods posted at Pasadena Financial Planner.

Financial Planning

Bret Frohlich presents Sticking With Your Financial Plan posted at Bret Frohlich.com, saying, “If you have lost money in the recent market correction, now isn’t the time to blink. Learn how to use the current market downturn to your advantage.”

Larry Russell presents Financial Planning Reading List posted at Pasadena Financial Planner.

Decision Care presents 5 Essential Habits to Avoid Financial Disasters posted at DecisionCare, saying, “An important article about using simple tips to prepare for financial crises. Thanks for reading!”

Fitz Villafuerte presents How To Choose The Right Bank For You posted at Ready To Be Rich, saying, “Banks are an important part of our financial life. Choosing the right one that can fulfill your needs is crucial in planning your finances.”

KCLau presents The Money Book: A CAP Guide to Managing Your Money posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “Published by Consumers Association of Penang (CAP), a run down on how to manage your money and a list of what the money book discusses.”

Larry Russell presents Objective Personal Finance Answers Are Hard to Find posted at THE SKILLED INVESTOR Blog

Barb A. Ryan presents Your Personal Financial Planning Skills posted at Pasadena Financial Planner.

Financing Health

Shaheen Lakhan presents The Ugly Ramifications of Health Insurance Costs posted at Brain Blogger, saying, “Did you know that most of America is under insured when it comes to health insurance? And this is causing many problems such as bankruptcy and patients not getting the tests and procedures that they should be getting for their well-being.”

Financing a Home

Joe Manausa presents Tallahassee Real Estate - Market Graphs Updated posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “A compilation of real estate market graphs that shows different segments of the real estate market and how it is performing.”

Income

FMF presents Why I Love My Blackberry posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “A great tool for growing your career.”

Investing

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Why Most Investors Don’t Make Money In The Stock Market posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Find out why most people don’t make money in the stock market.”

Helen Anderson presents 4 Reasons Why Investors Should Avoid Hedge Funds at All Costs posted at Bankaholic.

Lane Wright presents Three Forex Trading Strategies posted at Awesome Forex Alerts.

Shane Wilson presents Beginning Investors Guide To Making Money in 2008 posted at Michael Shane Wilson.

FIRE Getters presents Digging for Gold - Online! posted at FIRE Finance.

Dividends4Life presents Stock Analysis: Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) posted at Dividends 4 Life, saying, “Consolidated Edison, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides electric, gas, and steam utility services in the United States serving parts of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Linked here is a detailed stock analysis of ED and commentary.”

The Stock Teacher presents Ouch- CROX Just Taught Me A Lesson posted at Stock Investment, saying, “Author looks back on the lessons he learned from his investment in Crocs.”

Walter W. Fouse presents Vanguard Index Mutual Funds Versus Vanguard Managed Funds posted at Best No Load Funds.

Richard M. Rothschild presents Bond Market Index Funds posted at Bond Market Index Funds.

Frank Vertin presents Top 10 S and P 500 Index Funds posted at NO LOAD INDEX FUND.

Managing Debt

Phil B. presents Stop Using Credit Cards « Phil for Humanity posted at Phil for Humanity, saying, “Save money by stop using credit cards.”

The Hoss presents Good Debt Bad Debt posted at Hoss Cents Free Financial Money Magazine, saying, “The Hoss explains what is good debt and what is bad debt. When to use a credit card and when not to use a credit card. A must read for anyone who uses a credit card or otherwise accumulates debt.”

Steve Faber presents - The Right Debt Management Solution – How It Can Help You Succeed Financially posted at DebtBlog, saying, “Your skill at managing debt, the amount of debt that you have, and its composition is a great predictor of your future financial success or failure.”

imarketing4s presents Why You Should Opt For Debt Management Programs To Avoid Filing Bankruptcy posted at Free Debt Consolidation: Qualified Financial Management.

Retirement Planning

David B. Bohl presents Is There Life After Retirement? 5 Secrets to Living Successfully Ever After posted at Slow Down Fast Today!, saying, “Having purpose and vision during retirement is one of the most important determinants of mental, social, spiritual, and physical well-being in later life.”

sophiesperana presents Prepare for Retirement posted at Holy Cash Cow, saying, “3 simple tips on planning your retirement!”

Super Saver presents Make Money from Hobbies in Early Retirement posted at My Wealth Builder, saying, “Early retirees are turning their hobbies into micro businesses, and adding profit to the fun.”

rothira presents Social Security Affected by Roth IRA Conversions posted at Roth IRA Explained.

Risk Management and Insurance

Wilfrid presents Money In The Bank - How Much Of It Is insured? posted at Your Finish Rich Plan, saying, “Your coverage can often exceed the advertised $100,000″

Savings

nickel presents FDIC Insurance Coverage: Limits and Strategies posted at fivecentnickel.com, saying, “With bank failures occurring with increasing frequency, I decided to put together a rundown of FDIC insurance limits along with some strategies for maximizing your coverage.”

Hanna Kassis presents Budget Series, pt. 3: Savings posted at College Finance 101.

Larry Russell presents The Top 25 Low Cost Best US Money Market Funds posted at THE SKILLED INVESTOR Blog.

Taxes

Barb A. Ryan presents Asset Allocation, Investment Asset Tax Location, and Emergency Cash Management posted at Pasadena Financial Planner.

Miscellaneous

The Shark Investor presents Financial Wisdom From India posted at The Shark Investor, saying, “How people in India manage to be happy with little money”

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