BB’s Editor’s Picks:

• Doug Warshauer: How Much Should You Spend on Your Car?.


• In Search of Salt:  Nearly Everything I learned about Investing I Learned from My Father.


• Financially Poor: The Path To Financial Freedom: Start Counting.


• The Best Money Blog: Saving Money For Opportunities.


• Generation X Finance: Everyday Philanthropy: Simple Ways You Can Start Helping Others Today.

His Favorites:

Budgets Are Sexy: U.S. Presidents and Their Net Worth.

Oblivious Investor: Calculating Real Estate Investment Return.

Good Financial Cents: 5 Steps to Fix Your Credit Score Fast.

Foreigner’s Finances: The Pros & Cons of Credit Unions.

The Digerati Life presents Combine Credit Cards To Earn Up To 4% In Rewards.

Pop Economics: Does being smart make you better with money?

Thanks to all our contributors and please be sure to link back to the Carnival!

Next week’s Carnival will be hosted by Beating Broke: submit your very best article by 5 pm EST Sunday!

Her Editor’s Picks:

AllFinancialMatters.com: Ten Questions for Jason Kelly, Author of “Financially Stupid People Are Everywhere”

Free Money Finance: Great Offense AND Great Defense are the Keys to Wealth

The DoughRoller: Which Netflix Plan is the Best Netflix Plan

Investing Thesis: Correlation of mortgage rates with real housing prices: How increasing inflation could affect housing prices

Wealth Pilgrim: Will I Lose My Home If I File Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Home Tool Review: Best Place to Buy Used Tools

Money Smarts: 10 Resources to Check Before Renting an Apartment

Be sure to check out all the other fine contributions to this week’s Carnival and link back if you were included.

Next week’s Carnival will be hosted by NerdWallet: submit your very best article by 5 pm EST Sunday!

His Editor’s Picks are:

RabbitFunds: Freedom Week: My Financial Declaration of Independence

Dividends Value: Finding Low Risk Dividend Stocks

Oblivious Investor: 3 Good Stocks to Buy Right Now

Kimmunications from Kim Snider: The role of luck in a financially secure retirement

Thanks to all who submitted and please be sure to link back to the Carnival!

Next week’s Carnival will be hosted by Funny About Money: submit your very best article by 5 pm EST Sunday!

The Editor’s Picks are:

Wanderlust Journey: Checked Baggage Fees List
Stumble Forward: Buying A Timeshare Vs All Inclusive Resorts: Which Is Better
Eventual Millionaire: What I Learned from the Prosperity Game
Budgets Are Sexy: To DINK or Not to DINK
Provident Planning: Raising a Cow for Beef: Month 10

Be sure to link back to the Carnival if you were included in this week’s edition and submit to next week’s Carnival by 5 pm EST Sunday!

The Editor’s Picks are:

Frugal Dad presents Raising a Frugal Dad: A Open Letter to My Son

Kevin from The Red Stapler Chronicles presents Does Going to Work Actually Cost You Money

J. Money from Budgets Are Sexy presents Talking About Money Before Marriage (DO IT!!!)

Be sure to link back to the Carnival if you were included in this week’s edition and submit to next week’s Carnival hosted by Suburban Dollar by 5 pm EST Sunday!



His Editor’s Picks:

Bargaineering: Is Goldline a Scam?.

Gen Y Wealth: How Would Your Life Change if your Income Doubled?.

The Sun’s Financial Diary: Can I Really Diversify My Lending Club Loan Portfolio?.

Be sure to link back to the Carnival if you were included in this week’s edition and submit to next week’s Carnival hosted by Personal Finance Journey by 5 pm EST Sunday!

Her Editor’s Picks are:

MoneyCrush: Yes, You CAN Afford to Contribute to Your 401K

Foreigner’s Finances: Dollar-Cost Averaging Takes the Stress Out of Investing

Surviving and Thriving: Frugal materialism

ChristianPF: My Personal Financial Checklist

One Money Design: Tips for Your Financial Life After College

Many thanks to Nicole for hosting!

Be sure to link back to the Carnival if you were included in this week’s edition and submit to next week’s Carnival hosted by Pop Economics by 5 pm EST Sunday!

My Editor’s Picks are:

DanielleLiss.com: My Money or My Health

Funny about Money: A PF Blogger’s Glass Ceiling?

Magical Penny: Should I Invest Using Pre-Tax or Post-Tax Money?

Be sure to link back to the Carnival if you were included in this week’s edition and submit to next week’s Carnival hosted by Rainy-Day Saver by 5 pm EST Sunday!

His Editor’s Picks are:

Live Real, Now: Garage Sale Management

Pop Economics: Trick Yourself Into Saving for Retirement

Consumerism Commentary: Should We Discourage Students From Attending College?

Be sure to link back to the Carnival if you were included in this week’s edition and  submit to next week’s Carnival hosted by me at A Gai Shan Life by 5 pm EST Sunday!

His Editor’s Picks are:

Good Financial Cents: Is Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Always the Best Option?

Green Panda Treehouse: 14 Essential First Time Home Buyer Tips

Budgets Are Sexy: It’s True: I Only Shop on Sale

The Oblivious Investor: Is Simplicity Overrated in Investing?

Eliminate the Muda!:  Are You Married To A Gambler?

Be sure to link back to the Carnival if you were included in this week’s edition and to submit to next week’s Carnival hosted byAdam of Money Relationship by 5 pm EST Sunday!

Here are her Editor’s Picks:

Early Retirement Case Study – Sandy Aldridge and Dale Lugenbehl

Choosing Between 30 Year Mortgage Rate Vs. 15 Year Mortgage Rates

Ten Steps you Must Take before Beginning and Investing Program

What I Learned at the Berkshire Hathaway Meeting

I Just Sold My Blog!

Be sure to link back to the Carnival if you were included in this week’s edition and to submit to next week’s Carnival hosted by Canadian Finance Blog by 5 pm EST Sunday!

This little piggy (Patricia) went to market.

This little piggy (Patricio) stayed at home.

This little piggy (Pumpkin) has roast beef,

This little piggy (Parma) had none. [Because he was bad with money and needed an intervention.]

And this little piggy (Petals) cried “Wee! Wee! Wee!” all the way home.

Be sure to link back to the Carnival if you were included in this week’s edition and to submit to next week’s Carnival hosted by My Dollar Plan by 5 pm EST Sunday!

His Editor’s Picks include:

Eventual Millionaire: How I Quit My Job and Now Live My Passion

Funny about Money:Why Being Passionate about Your Career Can Drive You Nuts

Provident Planning: Advice to a Young Professional

Generation X Finance: Payday Loans – Ripping You Off One Fee at a Time

Be sure to link back to the Carnival if you were included in this week’s edition and to submit to next week’s Carnival hosted by Well-Heeled by 5 pm EST Sunday!

His Editor’s Picks are:

Financially Poor: Why You Never Make Time To Start A Budget.

Len Penzo dot Com: Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline and Others: What’s the Best Travel Search Engine?.

One Money Design: Do Females Have a Fear of Finances?.

The Wisdom Journal: 14 Reasons You’re Living On The Financial Edge

Congratulations to the Editor’s Picks and be sure to link back to the Carnival if you were included in this week’s edition.  (And even if you just love us!)

Be sure to submit to next week’s Carnival hosted by Studenomics by 5 pm EST Sunday!

His Editor’s Picks are:

Frugal Dad: Parents Should Teach Kids Finances, Not Just Schools

Squawkfox: How to Set Financial Goals – 3 Financial Goals Worksheets

Rocket Finance: Top 10 Smarmy Financial Products on TV

Good Financial Cents: How To Select a Guardian for Your Children

Personal Finance Ninja: Why You Don’t Need to Rush Out and Take Advantage of the Expiring Housing Credit

Cash Money Life: FTC Changes Free Credit Report Advertising Rules

Budgets Are Sexy: Get Your Cash Flow Up, Baby!

Congratulations to the Editor’s Picks and be sure to link back to the Carnival if you were included in this week’s edition.  (And even if you just love us!)

Be sure to submit to next week’s Carnival hosted by Debt Ninja of Punch Debt in the Face by 5 pm EST Sunday!

His Editor’s Picks:
Bargaineering: Six great ways to kill your credit score
Eventual Millionaire: How I Paid Off Over $70,000 in Debt and Quit My Job
My Dollar Plan : Rejuvenate Your Finances
FIRE Finance: Where Did All The Money Go? Looted!

Be sure to submit to next week’s Carnival hosted by Ron of The Wisdom Journal by 5 pm EST Sunday!

His Editor’s Picks:
The Oblivious Investor: Backtesting Investment Strategies
Len Penzo dot Com: 8 Stupid Fees Consumers Hate to Pay (But Often Do Anyway)
The Wisdom Journal: 5 Ways to Disaster Proof Your Finances
If I Were a Wealthy Girl : Envelope alternatives
Gen Y Wealth: All About Asset Allocation,
PT Money: 20 Tips for a More Affordable Auto Insurance Policy
Squawkfox: Free Budget Worksheets and Household Net Worth Spreadsheet
Debt Free Adventure: Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

Be sure to submit to next week’s Carnival by 5 pm EST Sunday!

His Editor’s Picks rise above the fray:
Weakonomics: Comparative Advantage: Why You’re Not A Plumber
Free Money Finance: Making the Most of Your Most Valuable Financial Asset
Budgets Are Sexy: What NOT to do after filing for Bankruptcy
Science And Money: The Argument Against Investing in a 529 Fund

Once you’ve cleared off the gore spatter, link to the Carnival and spread the word.

Be sure to submit to next week’s Carnival by 5 pm EST Sunday, hosted by Four Pillars!

Her Editor’s Picks were:

Magical Penny: Are 0% interest Loans Really Free Money?

Studenomics: Why Parent’s Shouldn’t Pay For Their Kids’ College Education

Everyday Minimalist: Are you living the life what you want?

Personal Finance Ninja: Life Style Inflation: Why Your Savings Is Not Growing as Fast as Your Income.

Tip your tour guide, link up to the Carnival if you were included or if you enjoyed it, and be sure to submit to next week’s Carnival by 5 pm EST  Sunday, hosted by Amateur Asset Allocator!

CashMoneyLife explains how they manage money in their house.

Modern Gal advocates continually learning new skills.

Good Financial Cents explains what happens when you let your life insurance policy lapse.

Fiscal Geek explains how to make a paper budget for your pocket.

The Digerati Life reviews options for mutual fund investing.

Your next host is Lynnae of Being Frugal; please be sure to submit your best articles by Sunday, 5 pm EST!

Dan’s Editor’s Picks were:

Personal Finance Ninja: Automation: Why You Don’t Have to Feel Bad About Spending Ever Again
CashMoneyLife: Writing a Financial Mission Statement
Amateur Asset Allocator: Do Credit Cards Increase Your Spending?
Bargaineering: How to Dispute a Credit Card Charge
Provident Planning: Raising a Cow for Beef: Month 6
You Have More Than You Think: 12 Personal Finance Bloggers Answer – New or Used Car?

Your next host is Mary of Simply Forties; please be sure to submit your best articles by Sunday, 5 pm EST!

J’s favorites were:

Magical Penny: Financial Lessons of a Cheese Pedlar
Mighty Bargain Hunter:Would you out a friend’s spending patterns on Facebook?
Len Penzo dot Com: Taste-Test Experiment: Bottled Waters vs. Filtered Tap
Amateur Asset Allocator: Does Money Prevent Happiness?
Money Beagle: Did The Banks Force You To Sign Your Mortgage?

Your next host is Taking Charge; please be sure to submit your best articles by Sunday, 5 pm EST!

Len’s favorites were:

Cheap Healthy Good: Food Money Matters: Why Healthy Eating Doesn’t Have to be Expensive
Pop Economics: What I’ll tell my kids about the Great Recession
Miss Bankrupt.com: Making Up with Chase Bank
Personal Finance Ninja: Roth 401(k) and Roth IRA’s – Why the Roth Is Better for Young People
Ask Mr Credit Card: What The Japanese Taught Me About Defeating Credit Card Debt

Your next host is J. Money of Budgets are Sexy; please be sure to submit your best articles by Sunday, 5 pm EST!