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Here it comes, television's longest running game show, filled with tips and fabulous prizes, anyone can win, the Best of Money Carnival - Price is Right Edition!Today we are calling "blog reader" to come on down to contestant's row.Our first item up for bid is a six pack of steps to prepare you for wealth ...

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monticello 3 150x150 Interview with Tour des Trees and The TREE Fund

I am always happy to hear about organizations, not-for profit groups, and individuals working towards the greater good. Seeing people work together to make our world a better place in some way is truly inspirational.I am pleased to have Mary DiCarlo, Fund Development Specialist for the TREE Fund with us today for an interview. Me: What is ...

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Categories : Go Green

BuzzRaid hosted The Festival of Frugality #333 and included Marie’s post, A Green and Frugal Funeral.YFS’s post, 7 Time Management Tips that Will Help You Work More Efficiently was included in the Carnival of Personal Finance #358 hosted by Musings of an Abstract Aucklander.Marie’s post, It’s Harley Time, but Is It Worth the Cost? was ...

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Is seems like emergencies and natural disasters have been striking with a vengeance the last year or two. Just look at some of what has happened in March 2012 alone:M 5.4 strong earthquake Offshore Chiapas, Mexico (@ 85 km depth) with epicenter located just 17 km SW Acapetahua. The populated area Tapachula is located 74 km far from epicenter ...

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Categories : Get Organized

What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
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On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month.Why do we need yet another officially designated day, week, month – we have so many! There's Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Grandparents Day, Nurses Day, Bosses Day, Administrative Assistant's Day, Breast Cancer Awareness Day, Black History Month and ...

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iStock 000012947779XSmall 150x150 How to Save a Lot of Money by Making a Few Simple Drink Changes

Water is good for you, but let’s face it, water can get boring. As a result, nearly all of us drink something else as well. This may be tea, coffee, soda, beer, wine, and the list goes on. However, our quest to find interesting drink options, can lead us to spending more money than we ...

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The Dalai Lama describes the meaning of life this way – “…. the purpose of our existence is to seek happiness, to seek a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment.” Striving for these things is part of living a meaningful life but it can be difficult finding ways to put it into action.Many people chase monetary ...

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When Everything You Touch Turns to Dust

Friday, April 20th, 2012
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Have you ever had one of those weeks or months when it seemed that everything you did or tried was an utter and complete failure and it seemed that everything you touched turned bad?I've had a two week spell where it seemed that everything I turned my hand to failed. Laptop woes My laptop pc started throwing ...

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Categories : Get Healthy

Start Talking Cents hosted the Carnival of Personal Finance #357  and included my post, Why Being Rich Is Overrated.Jana’s post, Factors to Consider When Accepting a Job was included in the Yakezie Carnival – Severe Weather Edition hosted by Money Qanda as well as the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #8 hosted by 20’s Finances.Many ...

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iStock 000013983391XSmall 150x150 How to Choose an Ethical/Green Financial Planner

Many people choose to use a financial planner for choosing and managing their financial portfolio, especially where investments are concerned. This is even more true for ethical investments given the additional effort and knowledge needed to thoroughly research companies during the screening process to assess their suitability and make sure that they match your ethical ...

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