Welcome to the December 27, 2007 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
Niharika presents 50+ Ways to Cut Back on Your Christmas Bills Without Feeling the Pinch posted at Credit Card Lowdown.
poetloverrebelspy presents Hotel Ratings from Consumer Reports posted at Less Than a Shoestring, saying, “Are you surprised? Top budget hotel brands meet or exceed the ratings of a number of higher-priced hotel chains. Find out how — and the sneaky fees you need to look out for — in this post.”
Economics
Sagar presents Comparison: Major Presidential Candidates on Monetary Policy and the USD posted at Currency Trading.net.
Edith presents Sam Zell says Subprime Crisis Manageable posted at Stewart Hsu.
Financial Planning
Ryan-Careonecredit presents Bankruptcy – The Last Resort posted at Care on Credit, saying, “Are you considering filing personal bankruptcy? Before you decide to take this irreversible step, make sure you understand what bankruptcy is and how considering bankruptcy may affect you”
Matthew Paulson presents Why Going to a Financial Advisor Might be Financially Disastrous posted at American Consumer News.
Adfecto presents My Money Decisions: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly posted at Adfecto Abundantia – Aspire 2 Wealth, saying, “Like everyone else in our consumer culture, I have made financial decisions that make me cringe. My bad decisions have helped me pile up a sizable amount of consumer debt. My good decisions have put me on a path to become wealthy. Today I’ll share some of the highlights of my financial past that have brought me to where I am today.”
David presents I Will Teach You How to Become a Millionaire posted at Worldwide Success.
Financing a Home
Mitch McDonald presents Rent Back House Tips To Avoid Home Loss posted at FYI About.com.
Health Care
Raymond presents My Experience With Lasik Eye Surgery – Thoughts About Laser Vision Correction – Is It Worth The Cost and Risks? posted at Money Blue Book.
Income
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Pity The Poor Lawyer (Limerick) posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.
Tyler McKinna presents The Secret of [...]