Best Personal Financial Planning and Personal Investment Articles this Week from Personal Finance Blogs Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #111 – October 16, 2009
Welcome to the October 16, 2009 Edition #111 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, Editor
Budgeting
Susan Savering presents Personal Budgeting posted at Family Financial Planners, saying, “When you don’t understand how much you spend and how much you save and invest, you do not have a financial plan. This dramatically increases your family’s long-term financial risk.”
The Smarter Wallet presents Internet Banking: Compare Online Banks For Your Savings Needs posted at The Smarter Wallet
Economics
Zach Scheidt presents Mortgage Crisis, Part Deux posted at ZachStocks, saying, “Commercial Mortgages continue to clog bank balance sheets and losses do not appear to have been recognized. Watch for weakness in regional banks with heavy exposure to commercial real estate loans.”
Roshawn Watson presents The Rich Get Poorer posted at Watson Inc, saying, “The implications of this recent recession have been far-reaching enough to put a big dent in American and world wealth. Both the magnitude of wealth and the number of millionaires decreased profoundly in 2008.”
Estate Planning
Ray @ Financial Highway presents Probate- Why and How to Avoid Probate Fees posted at Financial Highway, saying, “Probate fees can take up a large chunk of your estate, find out how to legally avoid probate fees.”
The Financial Blogger presents Estate Planning: 5 Reasons Why You Should Have A Professional Among Your Liquidators posted at The Financial Blogger, saying, “managing an estate is more complicated than simply writing a few checks! Fortunately, for those who can afford it, you can name a professional among your liquidators.”
Financial Planning
The Amateur Financier presents Is Your Child An Investment? posted at The Amateur Financier, saying, “A look at the costs and benefits of raising a child, coached in investment terms.”
Patrick @ Military Money presents How Much Life Insurance Do Military Members Need? posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “Military members may have different life insurance needs than civilians. Here is information regarding how much life insurance military members [...]