Best Articles this Week from Personal Finance Blogs Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #225 – February 24, 2012
Welcome to the February 24, 2012 Edition #225 of the Carnival of Financial Planning.
The Carnival of Financial Planning — Money Management Edition 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, Editor
Budgeting and Economics
Jester presents Why I Prefer Online Purchases posted at The Ultimate Juggle , saying, “Shopping online offers many benefits. Find out how online shopping can save you time and money.”
Justin presents Tax Refund, What Are You Planning to Do with It? posted at Money Is the Root , saying, “Traditional personal finance wisdom is that tax refunds are bad. If you are getting a tax refund then you must have done something wrong. But you know what, I don’t care about that! I’ve gotten a tax refund every year of my adult life, and I’ve smiled every time.”
Estate Planning
Marie at Family Money Values presents Settling an Estate? Learn How to Make Your Job Easier posted at Family Money Values , saying, “Have your parents designated you as their estate executor – or perhaps their successor trustee – or both? If so, you have my condolences. Settling an estate is a lot of work. But, you can work now – while your parents are alive, towards making your job as executor less difficult when the time comes.”
Financial Planning
Joe Morgan presents Why A Mortgage Loan Without PMI Is A Bad Idea. posted at Simple Debt-Free Finance, saying, “Private mortgage insurance is one of those things homeowners love to hate, but some banks offer mortgages without it. Here’s why I think mortgage offers without PMI are a bad idea.”
Bill Smith presents Early Bird Gets the Worm: Planning for Retirement in Your Twenties posted at 2009 Tax, saying, “Thinking about the time when you give up work can never start too early.”
Dana presents Save Money by Sharing a Nanny posted at Not Made of Money , saying, “If you need full-time childcare, you may be shocked by the cost. When I worked full-time and my husband went to school full-time, we discovered quality [...]