Best Personal Financial Planning and Personal Investment Articles this Week from Personal Finance Blogs Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #167 – November 26, 2010
Welcome to the November 26, 2010 Edition #167 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
2 Cents presents Book Review: The Fearful Rise of Markets posted at Balance Junkie, saying, “This book does an excellent job of explaining how global markets have become synchronized as well as the implications of this phenomenon.”
Rick Sincere presents Author Interview: Jim Bacon Predicts Economic ‘Boomergeddon’ posted at Book Reviews by Rick Sincere, saying, “In his new book, “Boomergeddon,” author James Bacon explores the coming federal credit crunch, which will “precipitate an unbelievable series of events,” starting with “a massive Keynesian contraction which will probably push the country into a steep recession, if not a depression.””
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.”
Jeff Rose, CFP presents Prepaid Debit Cards Usually More Expensive Than Checking Accounts posted at Jeff Rose, saying, “Prepaid debit cards and checking accounts both have sneaky hidden fees. If your goal is to choose the option with less fees we’ll help you make that choice with some useful information.”
The Skilled Investor presents How to 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.”
Ryan @ CML presents Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “Here are a few fun and inexpensive Christmas gift ideas for just about anyone in your family.”
MoneyThinking presents Out with the Gang: Going out on a budget posted at Money Thinking, saying, “We’re social creatures. As humans, we like to hang out, spend time together, and a lot of times, that involves spending significant amounts of money. This becomes more and more prominent [...]