Welcome to the December 13, 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
Christine presents Being Frugal in France: Buying Cheap Theatre, Opera and Dance Tickets posted at Me, My Kid and Life: An American Single Mom Living in France, saying, “Enjoying France on the cheap! It’s not always necessary to spend a bundle. Sometimes we just need to know our options. Saving big on theatre, opera and dance tickets in France in an option!”
Jesse Moran presents The Frugal Way of Living Blog posted at CompGifts – The Frugal Way of Living.
Carrie Kirby presents Timeshare a Nanny posted at Parenting Squad, saying, “Childcare is one of the biggest expenses for young couples. Timesharing a nanny can cut such expenses in half and provide a great experience for your child.”
Ryan Russell presents Q & A: Does Your Budget Have Breathing Room? posted at My Money Thinks, saying, “Monitor your finances regularly during the budget period. Put whatever money you shave off your weekly spending toward the next financial goal on your list”
Jesse Moran presents Big List of Budgeting Software posted at CompGifts – The Frugal Way of Living.
Economics
Ian Welsh presents 10 high probability predictions for the market meltdown posted at The Agonist, saying, “All bubbles pop. This one is currently popping, in slow-mo, before our eyes. How bad will it get? Here are 10 predictions for high probability events, the most likely at the top and the lowest, but still likely, at the bottom.”
Sagar presents How to Save the Dollar: Thoughts From 10 Experts posted at Currency Trading.net.
Kurt Brouwer presents Falling Home Prices Trigger Banking Crisis posted at Fundmastery Blog.
Financial Planning
The Investor presents Taking stock: How to Set out Your Statement of Affairs posted at Monevator.com, saying, “To get control of your finances, you need to know exactly what money you’ve got coming in and what’s going out, as well as what you own and what you owe. This detailed post explains how to do so with your own Statement of Affairs spreadsheet.”
Matthew Paulson presents Start Early- Teach [...]