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Financial Planning and Personal Investment

Best Personal Financial Planning and Personal Investment Articles this Week from Personal Finance Blogs Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #203 – September 23, 2011

Welcome to the September 23, 2011 Edition #203 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

Jonathan from Debt Loans presents Tips for Teaching Your Kids about Frugality posted at Money Mum, saying, “Teaching your children about money can be a daunting task, especially in a world where consumerism and materialism are widespread.It’s important to be intentional and begin early. Here are some tips to get started:”

Steve Ryan presents The Frugal Bubble; How Long Will It Last? posted at Smart Wealth, saying, “A sense of fear has returned to households around the world. People are once again worried about losing their jobs, their houses, and their businesses. For many, being frugal is not an option, it’s a survival tactic.”

Kelly presents Healthy Grocery Shopping: A Budget-Friendly Plan posted at CreditDonkey.com Tips, saying, “budget-friendly options when it comes to healthy shopping. It starts with careful planning, and continues with smart shopping and storage.”

Rogan Seager presents Retirement Savings Calculator posted at Retirement Savings Calculator, saying, “Valuable future investment portfolio assets and future investment returns slip through many people’s fingers at the checkout stand every day, because they spend beyond their long-term means.”

Estate Planning

Marie@familymoneyvalues.com presents Are You Settling an Estate? – What to Do Right Away posted at FamilyMoneyValues, saying, “When a loved one dies, it is devastating. When you are also responsible for the deceased’s estate, it gets even harder. You are on the spot to make sure that your loved one’s affairs are handled appropriately without tearing the family apart. If you have never dealt with death, you probably don’t know where to start. Here are suggestions on what you should do right away.”

Carlos Sera presents A Required Rate Tale | Financial Tales posted at Financial Tales, saying, “The real question that should be asked is—How much stock should investors hold? Old or young has nothing to do with it. So, how much stock should investors hold? The answer [...]