Archive for September, 2008

There has been a change in the Carnival of Personal Finance schedule. Next Monday’s Carnival will be hosted by DebtKid. Please submit your best article this week for consideration.

Also, we’ve determined the preliminary hosting schedule for the fourth quarter. If you’ve been selected, please respond to confirm your date as soon as possible.

Sound Money Matters is hosting the 171st edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance today, which celebrates the arrival of the Fall season. Here are Aryn’s choices for the best of the bunch:

• 29 Steps I Took to Leave the Workforce at Age 29
• Is Spending Wrong?
• The Test: Can You Handle a Troubled Economy?
• Personal Finance in One Simple Equation
• 10 Ways to Make Your Stuff Feel New Again

Thanks to everyone who participated this past week. Keep in mind that we are accepting applications for anyone who would like to host the Carnival of Personal Finance in October, November, or December. In just a few days, this window will cose so we can set the schedule for the remainder of 2008.

The Personal Financier has posted the 170th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance. Dorian filtered through all the submissions and picked these articles as his favorites:

• Commodities Prices: Who’s Holding the Cards?
• Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Asset Allocation
• 16 Arguments You Can Take to Your Boss on Why You Should Be Allowed to Telecommute

Dorian included throughout the Carnival “famous last words,” setting an ominous mood considering the current economic climate. Thanks as always to all participants.

Don’t forget that we are now seeking hosts for the Carnival of Personal Finance for October, November, and December. If you’re interested, find more information about hosting here. Next week’s Carnival will be hosted by Sound Money Matters.