Best Personal Financial Planning and Personal Investment Articles this Week from Personal Finance Blogs Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #163 – October 29, 2010
Welcome to the October 29, 2010 Edition #163 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 and Economics
Roshawn Watson presents Economists Blame ME for the Slow Recovery posted at Watson Inc, saying, “We are responsible with our money, yet instead of admiration (or even understanding), these efforts garner contempt as the frugal once again get the blame for dismal economic activity.”
The Skilled Investor presents Save More posted at Personal Financial Strategy, saying, “Budgeting and self-control in consumption is far more important than clever investing. Expenditure control and budgeting works, while “clever” investing usually is counter-productive.”
Estate Planning
Jeff Rose, CFP presents The “Someday File” for That Inevitable Day posted at Jeff Rose, saying, “Here are a few simple steps to make things easier on your descendants in a time of grieving.”
Financial Planning
Rachel presents Is Diversification Good? posted at MomVesting, saying, “Most of us worry about how to be diversified, but is that the right worry?”
Dividend Tree presents Building Core Competency for Long Term Survival posted at Dividend Tree, saying, “whether it is running a business or individuals investment portfolio, it is important to build a core competency for long term sustainability. In my case, I focus on good quality companies that consistently pay or have potential to pay growing dividends over time.
freefrombroke presents What To Do With Your Money In Your 20s, 30s, And 40s – Ideas From Generation Earn posted at Free From Broke, saying, “Ideas for your money in the decades of your 20′s, 30′s, and 40′s from author Kimberly Palmer’s new book Generation Earn.”
FMF presents Credentials versus Accomplishments posted at Free Money Finance, saying, “When you hire a financial planner, which matters more, credentials or accomplishments?”
PT presents Meeting with a Fee-Only Certified Financial Planner, Part 2: Planning Session and Retirement Recommendations posted at Prime Time Money, saying, “My experience with a fee-only CFP. This is part two, and contains what the meeting was [...]