Archive for March, 2009

Good morning! Today’s edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance has been posted at Wide Open Wallet. This edition features a number of world record holders. Here are the highlights, selected by Ashley, the host:

• How to Avoid Prepayment Penalties
• Money May Satisfy But It Does Not Bring Happiness
• Using a Monthly Report to Discuss Money With Your Spouse
• 9 Ways for Medical Students to Begin Building Wealth
• Will Housing Lead Us Out of the Recession?

Thank you to everyone who participated in this week’s Carnival. Please keep in mind that participants have the responsibility of linking to the latest edition of the Carnival timely for everyone’s benefit. ABCs of Investing will be hosting next Monday’s Carnival, the 199th weekly edition. Please submit your best article this week for consideration.

The 197th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance is live, hosted by Four Pillars. The focus this week is on basic investing topics including asset allocation, indexing, and financial goals. Here are the editor’s picks for the week:

• AIG Bonuses Have You Pointing the Finger in the Wrong Direction
• 6 Action Words That Makes Your Resume Rock
• Should the Government Use The Stimulus To Bailout Madoff Ponzi Victims?
• Budgets are Sexy in da Hizzouse!
• The Very Basics of Asset Allocation
• Should I Buy Pet Insurance?
• Grandma, Please Stop Spoiling Our Children

In addition to the above highlights, check out the remainder of this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. There are a number of excellent article to be found within the rest of the submissions.

The schedule for hosting the Carnival of Personal Finance through June has been set, and I’ve sent emails requesting confirmation from those selected. If you’re interested in hosting the Carnival, we’re taking requests for July through September. In the mean time, please continue participating by submitting your best article this week for consideration for next Monday’s Carnival of Personal Finance, to be hosted by Wide Open Wallet.