Welcome to the February 7, 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.
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The Skilled Investor
Budgeting
Christine presents Is Moving to Abroad Right for You? posted at Me, My Kid and Life: An American Single Mom Living in France.
Economics
Michael Bass presents Dave Ramsey, Peter Schiff, and decline of U.S. Economy. posted at Debt Prison, saying, “There are two distinct differences in their perspectives concerning our U.S. Economy and monetary policy that I find puzzling. If the value of our U.S. Dollar were to crash – Gold would remain a viable investment (protecting an individual’s wealth by maintaining value on the global market). If Peter Schiff turns out to be correct about a Dollar meltdown – Dave’s investment strategies would fail (they’re based largely on Wall Street Economics).”
Financial Planning
KCLau presents Why Financial Planner will be the Hottest Job in 2008 posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “An article on why financial planning will be a hot job this year. Also the introduction of financial planning into various domains in life, eg. education”
Joshua C. Karlin presents The Best Fundraising Idea posted at Marketing & Fundraising Ideas.
Financing a Home
Raag Vamdatt presents “Settle” early in life – buy a home when young :: RaagVamdatt.com :: Financial Planning demystified posted at RaagVamdatt.com – Financial Planning demystified.
Financing Education
Phil B. presents A Few Humble Suggestions to Get Out of this Recession << Phil for Humanity posted at Phil for Humanity, saying, “The harsh truth is that the United States of America is probably in a recession… maybe even a depression.”
ChristianPF presents How to get textbooks for free posted at Money in the Bible | Christian Personal Finance Blog, saying, “This was a trick I discovered late in college, that I wish I would have known about earlier, it could have saved me thousands over my college years. It shouldn’t take more than a hour and could save you hundreds each semester.”
Ron Ruiz presents Make Money on the Internet Without Selling posted at The Business Ideas-Making Money Blog.
Income
FMF presents Make Money by Becoming a Writer posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “One way to earn some extra money.”
the simple nickle presents Work Hard + Work Smart = Wealth and Success posted at the simple nickle, saying, “While attending a university commencement, I received some sage advice that I will always remember.”
Kingsley Tagbo presents In Search Of A Mentor posted at HOW TO LEARN COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FAST OR GET A JOB EASILY.
Investing
Tyler McKinna presents It’s Time To Buy POT! posted at Dividend Money, saying, “Potash Corporation (POT) is trading at a steep discount to its fair value right now and is currently offering investors a great chance to profit from the high-demand for fertilizer worldwide. This article outlines several reasons why this stock has great potential at the current valuation levels.”
Warren Wong presents Why Compounding Returns Isn’t That Important posted at Personal Development for INTJs, saying, “Some reasons why compounding returns is less important than it seems.”
Donovan Snelleman presents Why Dividends? posted at ImprovedLife.ca, saying, “An article that explains reasons why Dividend paying stocks are the central theme to my investment strategy.”
Investing Angel presents Understanding Margin Trading posted at Stock Tips, saying, “Almost all stock brokers offer margin trading, which is essentially borrowing money from them to purchase more stocks. Investors do not understand margin trading or whether or not it is good for them. Deciding whether or not to borrow on margin is a business decision like any other.”
Jed Norwood presents Forex Trading Secrets | Building a Profitable Trading Account posted at Forex Strategy Secrets, saying, “A very good informational post on building a profitable trading account. Investing in the forex market is a smart move, if you take the time to learn how to do it well.”
Larry Russell presents The Fund Authority Score – A Better Mutual Fund and ETF Rating System posted at THE SKILLED INVESTOR Blog, saying, “With the Fund Authority Score system, individual investors can make concise and objective mutual fund and ETF comparisons. Fund Authority Scores are based on cost, performance, and other measures, which are correlated with better long term buy-and-hold investment results.”
Managing Debt
the1gofer presents To consolidate or not to consolodate…that is the question. | The Amatureist Financial Journey posted at The Amatureist Financial Journey.
Retirement Planning
Goldfish presents Retirement at 65 is the Wrong Answer posted at Contrarian Goldfish, saying, “Conventional thinking: I should sacrifice my life during my productive years, doing work I don’t enjoy and not taking any significant time off so that when I am 65 I can retire and have enough money saved up to finally enjoy life. Contrarian thought: You productive years also happen to be the years in which you can get the most out of the many activities and opportunities for enjoyment in life. Besides, there is no guarantee that you will live to 65.”
Kurt Brouwer presents $17.4 Trillion In Retirement Accounts posted at Fundmastery Blog, saying, “Retirement assets hit record high in 2007 of $17.4 trillion.”
Jesse presents People Have their priorities wrong when it comes to retirement saving posted at The Penny Saved, saying, “A look at the right and wrong way to save for retirement. Includes some humor and pictures.”
Savings
FMF presents Save Thousands of Dollars Doing Your Own Body Work posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “Many auto body repairs can be done much more cheaply than what a repair shop will charge.”
Taxes
the simple nickle presents An Overview of Tax Software posted at the simple nickle, saying, “”In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes,” said Benjamin Franklin. However, filing your taxes doesn’t have to feel like death, or make you wish for it.”
Wenchypoo presents Do-It-Yourself Fair Tax Plan (Super L-O-N-G) posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.
Jim presents Your Tax Return for 2007- your Tax Preparer may be getting personal posted at IRS Mind.
Miscellaneous
Ginger presents Cheap Alternatives for the Must Haves in your Life Pt. 1 of 3 posted at Girls Just Wanna Have Funds, saying, “Admit it. Being frugal isn’t something that you look forward to, after all it means that you’ll be giving up or cutting back on some or all of your favorite activities. What if you found a way to cut back without giving up those things completely? And best of all save money? I’ve compiled a list of cheap alternatives for the must haves in our lives.”
Rob Moshe presents Live Your Best Life By Serving Others. posted at Rob Schaumer
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