Carnival of Money Pros – Turkey Edition 2013

Happy Thanksgiving week!

I hope everybody has a great holiday, but still checkout the great articles below!

Speaking of great articles, I actually went through and tried to reduce the number of articles to around 50 or so.  Unfortunately, this week there were so many great articles submitted, I had a hard time doing so.  I finally started randomly picking a few… Yep, they are all that good!  I wonder if the pf bloggers are the best in the blogosphere?

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If they aren’t the best, they must be near the top!

Hank @ Money Q&A writes Four Ways Small Business Owners Talk Themselves Out Of Success – Have you always wanted to start your own business? It is resistance keeping you from your goals. You can achieve small business owner success.

Roger the Amateur Financier @ The Amateur Financier writes 3 Big Advantages of Using Saving Accounts – A short guide to several advantages to using savings accounts, including safety, providing interest, and allowing easy withdraw.

Bargain Babe @ BargainBabe.com writes Top Five Budget-Friendly Things to Consider While Redecorating the Living Room – Top Five Budget-Friendly Things to Consider While Redecorating the Living Room offers tips on saving money every day.

Eva Baker @ TeensGotCents writes Shopping Addiction – Shopping With Sarah – Is it possible that you have a problem with shopping? As in a shopping addiction? Sarah reveals the concerns that you should look out for in your own life.

Mike @ Personal Finance Journey writes Easy Ways to promote a small business – Easy and cost affordable ways you can promote your small business and gain that edge over your competition.

Tushar Mathur @ Everything Finance writes 4 Alternative Christmas Presents for Kids to Avoid Toy Overload – We have too much stuff, especially kids’ toys. I’m guessing you can probably relate. Honestly, we don’t buy many of our children’s toys.

SavingMentor @ How To Save Money writes $1000+ Cash HUGE Christmas Giveaway! – You read that right! I’m giving away $1000 of my own hard earned money in cold hard cash this Christmas in what I hope will be one of the biggest giveaways the Canadian personal finance blogging scene has ever seen.

Maria @ The Money Principle writes Credit card confessions: Brits reveal truth behind their secret spending – Some people seem to do a lot of secret spending. This research from MoneySuperMarket tells us what they spend on and with what consequences.

JP @ My Family Finances writes Managing Money: 5 Retirement Expenses to Budget For – You may have heard people tell you that it’s never too early to start saving and planning for your retirement.

Crystal @ Budgeting in the Fun Stuff writes Budgeting for our First Home and KILLING IT!!! – Hi everybody! I’m Lindsey from This is How I Roll, which is a lifestyle blog that has a little bit of everything on it.

Ryan @ Cash Money Life writes Resisting the Hard Sell – How to Say No to a Slick Sales Pitch – A good salesman know which points to push in order to make a sale. We show you some of the big things to look out for so you can avoid the hard sales pitch.

CAPI @ Creating a Passive Income writes All That Glimmers: The Truth Behind Cash For Gold – There are a lot of scams out there when it comes to cash for gold. Read for necessary information to know the legitimate companies from those that scam.

SFB @ Simple Finance Blog writes Why Do You Need Renters Insurance and How to Save Money on Getting One – While most of us consider health insurance, car insurance and homeowner’s insurance to be vital, rental insurance is one policy which is often omitted or else given least importance until it is too late.

Cindy @ MidLife Finance writes Unsettling News On Healthcare – Obama himself was puzzled why the White House hadn’t realized how complicated applying for insurance can be. He also wondered why the problems hadn’t been addressed and ironed out much earlier.

Wayne @ Young Family Finance writes Debt Tips: The Light at the End of the Financial Tunnel – Your debt may seem daunting, but there’s a way out as long as you stay calm and positive. Read here for tips to find the light.

Tony @ We Only Do This Once writes The Freedom of Doing Away with a Monthly Phone Contract – The Freedom of Doing Away with a Monthly Phone Contract Do you find yourself constantly checking your smartphone during your waking hours, and even

SBB @ Simple Budget Blog writes Tips for gambling responsibly on a budget – Gambling is big throughout much of the world as online gambling options have introduced it to a much broader customer base – including many younger people. There is nothing wrong with this as long as those gaming online do so responsibly, which these tips should help you to do.

Lindy @ Minting Nickels writes Born With a Savings Account: 7 Expenses Your Child Should Save For – Not everyone is lucky enough to be born with a trust fund. Most of the time, people have to work hard and save to get the things they want or need.

Brent @ PersonalFinance-Tips writes Four Reasons You Should Invest In Real Estate And How To Get Started – Real estate is an interesting sector of the market to be invested in. There are a variety of ways to make money from a real estate investment, and even a novice investor can learn how to get the best return on his or her money.

Debt Guru @ Debt Free Blog writes Should You Gamble Your Way Out of Debt? – Individuals in debt who are motivated to get out can be desperate to get back on track. Anything and everything is fair game in the eyes of someone wanting to live in the black. This can include a variety of nontraditional ways to pay off your debt. While there are good ways to get out of debt and bad ways, everything deserves a discussion, including using gambling to pay off your debt.

Don @ MoneySmartGuides writes Inexpensive Things To Do – Are you looking for inexpensive things to do with friends and still have fun? I highlight 5 things that my friends and I love to do to have fun and are cheap.

Tushar @ Start Investing Money writes Who Do You Trust When Making Investment Choices? – I bet that isn’t a question you have ever asked yourself. And yet it is one of the most important questions you will ever need to answer. We sometimes hear stories of people who have lost thousands of dollars in a bad investment.

Minimalist @ Minimalist Finance writes How to Get Free Firewood – Having a wood burning fireplace can save a lot of money on heating for home owners in the winter, however, much of the cost savings are eaten up by the cost of firewood.

Ted Jenkin @ Your Smart Money Moves writes Is December The Best Month To Buy A Car In Georgia? – It’s become pretty common knowledge that the end of the year can be one of the better times to go car shopping.

Suba @ Broke Professionals writes Low Cost but Highly Treasured Holiday Gifts for Parents – Your parents have had a lifetime (yours!) to find and obtain the things they want and need.

Corey @ 20s Finances writes Smart Holiday Shopping Tips – It’s November, so that means retail stores have had Christmas trees and music playing for about four months now. Just kidding. But, I was at the mall this past weekend and Christmas music was being played in the stores. There are all sorts of tips for saving money and being smart with your spending every holiday.

Mrs. Accountability @ Out of Debt Again writes In Control of the Money? Could You be Accused of Abuse? – Handling money in relationships is so tricky – money issues are one of the leading causes of divorces, and yet all too frequently, a completely neglected topic.

IMB @ Investing Money writes Investing in Internet Security Companies – Internet security is one of the biggest problems facing government and business activity. Read here for more information regarding internet security.

Luke @ Learn Bonds writes Asset Allocation of Bonds – Take the confusion out of what percentage of your income portfolio is to be devoted to bonds with our comprehensive investment guide.

Kyle @ The Penny Hoarder writes Franchise Brokers 101: Who, What and Why? – Buying your own franchise may appear to be pretty easy. After all, the franchisor basically tells you what to order, how to set up your business, and in many ways, how to run it. They provide training and equipment and sometimes even help you find the right location.

Cat Alford @ Budget Blonde writes Good Financial Habits Are Way More Important Than Net Worth – Read about my BIGGEST PET PEEVE and why I think good financial habits are way more important than net worth. Do you agree or disagree?

Tushar @ Earn More and Save writes How to Make More Money At Your Current Job – You’ve been working hard and just hoping for a raise at your current job but it’s never come. You’ve read about others starting side businesses but you know that’s not for you.

Crystal @ Married (with Debt) writes 10 Rules to Eliminate Debt Revisited – One of the first things I did after starting this site was to create an anchor – 10 Rules to Eliminate Debt and Change Your Life. Here’s an update.

Lauren @ L Bee and the Money Tree writes What I Would Do With a $1,000 – How would you invest $1,000? I get asked a version of this question fairly often, read what I would do…

Daisy @ Suburban Finance writes Giving When Money is Tight – Holiday giving is a great feeling, but sometimes money is tight and giving is not in the budget. There are many ways to give back on a budget.

Dominique Brown @ YourFinancesSimplified writes Thanksgiving on a Budget-Gimme a Break! – Around this time every year the internet is flush with budget tips for the Thanksgiving feast and budget tips about holiday gift shopping, which is well and good, but give me a break!

Daisy @ When Life Give You Lemons writes How to Save Money on a Wedding – When You’re a Wedding Guest – If you’re someone who has been invited to seven weddings this summer, you may not be feeling so excited. In fact, you may be feeling downright hateful at this point. After all, all that fun and excitement does not come cheap.

Kurt Fischer @ Money Counselor writes Should You Add a 100-Word Statement to Your Credit Report? – Is there negative information on your credit report that you think doesn’t tell the whole story? You’ve got the right to add a 100-word statement.

Ben Luthi @ The Wealth Gospel writes Student Loans are Toxic – I have never heard someone look at their student loans and say it was worth it, and most students have no idea what they are getting themselves into. They give you a false sense of security and can push you into more debt later on.

Roger Wohlner @ The Chicago Financial Planner writes 1% a Small Number with Big Implications – It’s amazing how a small number like 1% can have such a big impact on your investments and the amount you’ll be able to accumulate for goals like retirement. Here is a look at the impact of saving 1% on your investment expenses.

Jay @ The First Million is the Hardest writes Buying an Engagement Ring Online – My Blue Nile Experience – How buying my engagement ring online instead of a traditional jewelry store saved me a ton of money.

Daniel @ Make Money Make Cents writes Investing is Key to Beating Inflation – Investing is the key to outpacing inflation and keeping your financial security on track. Consider that that $20 a 100 years ago would be equivalent to over $300 today and you can see the glaring impact of inflation.

Oscar @ Money is the Root writes How to Fight Back against Zombie Debts – If you think zombies are only found in the movies and in popular TV shows then you are dead wrong. (Pun intended.) The fact is, zombie debt is any debt that just does not seem to ever die or go away.

Jay @ Daily Fuel Economy Tip writes Obtaining an Offshore Bank Account – Have you ever thought about getting an offshore bank account? If not, allow me to give you some reasons why they are an important financial tool for your portfolio.

Matt @ Budget Snob writes How your Upbringing Affects your Money Habits Part 1 – Something that most people do not realize is that how they were raised as children can actually have a big impact on how they make decisions as adults, especially with money.

Jack @ Money Saving Ethics writes Top Tips for Earning Extra Cash During the Holidays – Well boys and girls the Holidays are practically upon us once again and, if money is tight, you may be looking for some ways to bring in some extra money so that you will be able to finance all of those holiday gifts, parties and so forth that you are excitedly looking forward to.

Amy @ Money Mishaps writes 6 Excellent Tips to Lower Your Car Insurance Costs – For many consumers one of the most expensive aspects of owning an automobile is the car insurance. Depending on where you live in the United States, you could be paying anywhere from $500 up to $1,500 a year just for one vehicle, and the national average is $120 a month approximately.

Lenny @ Best Money Saving Blog writes Avoid these Common Mistakes or you will Always be Broke – While being broke may just be the fault of your circumstance because you are out of work, underemployed or just went through bankruptcy, the fact is that most people are broke all the time because they make a lot of financial mistakes.

Hadley @ Epic Finances writes Increase your Retirement Savings without a 401(k) – One of the unfortunate facts of working today is that over 70% of smaller businesses do not provide their employees with any type of retirement savings plans at all.

Andrea @ So Over This writes Tips for Moms who want to Tackle their Financial Insecurity – A recent report shows that moms who are financially insecure report feeling a lot more tension, stress and anxiety than moms who consider themselves to be financially astute.

Lily @ Paying Debt Down writes Why You Should Enter the Market Sooner – The global real estate market is still recovering from the housing bubble, but now is the perfect time to purchase a new home.

Bob @ Dwindling Debt writes Every Day Tips for Saving Money – Have you ever heard the old adage penny wise and dollar foolish? If you have then you know what we mean when we say that many people who seem to take great care of their big bills have a hard time with their budget because their little bills end up wasting a whole lot of their money.

Katie @ IRA Basics writes The Secret of Saving for Your First Deposit – Are you ready to become a homeowner and do not fancy a no-deposit home loan? Then the biggest obstacle standing in your way is the first deposit or down payment.

Sam @ The New Business Blog writes 5 Mistakes that Successful Entrepreneurs Wish they Would have Avoided – Many successful small business owners and entrepreneurs made mistakes when they started their businesses that they wish they could go back and correct.

Marissa @ Finance Triggers writes How to spot a good mortgage broker from a bad one – How can you decide if a mortgage broker is a good one or a bad one? The best way is to learn the answers to these questions.

Monica @ Monica On Money writes 8 Warning SIgns That You’re Living Beyond Your Means – It might be hard to believe, but it is entirely possible to graduate from college debt-free. Think about how amazing it would be to start your new career without worrying about paying off student loans.

Natalie @ Debt and the Girl writes We Have To Escape… – I am going to let you in on a little secret. I have always wanted to escape. I just do not want to go into a private island somewhere in Fiji (though that would be nice). I have always wanted to get in my car and go.

Alexa @ Single Moms Income writes 10+ Lucrative Offline Small Businesses to Start in 2014 – Have you caught the entrepreneurial bug but don’t have a passion for online businesses? As much as I absolutely love the online world I cannot help but feel the urge to get involved in some type of offline business.

Sustainable PF @ Sustainable Personal Finance writes Could You REALLY Retire? – One of the most important questions that many ask themselves right now is this: Will I have enough to retire?

Taylor @ The Motive Blog writes Is Paying off Your Car Early the Right Decision? – Paying off your car early is the right decision in most cases, but there are a couple of important exceptions to this rule.

FI Pilgrim @ FI Journey writes Financial Lessons I Remember Learning From My Dad – I love thinking back to the lessons my dad taught me as a kid. Here I run through a few of the financial lessons I remember learning from my dad.

Adam @ Money Bulldog writes Let Your Inner Child Save You Money – What can your younger you do to help you save some money right now?

Robert @ The College Investor writes Research The CEO and Board of Directors Of Your Company! – If you’re going to invest in a company, you need to know what the leaders of that company are all about. Do they have integrity, or have they been investigated for being unscrupulous in the past? These are important questions, because as a shareholder, you’re essentially trusting the people with your money.

Christopher @ This That and The MBA writes How to Manage your Money with Able2Extract Professional 8 – If you are responsible for overseeing the financials of your business or simply trying to keep up with your day-to-day household budget, you probably already have plenty of productivity tools that you use to make the process easier.

Dollar @ Easy Extra Dollar writes The Net Is Stuffed With Scams – Here Is How To Avoid Them – You will find that many men and women are out to scam people who are trying to start making money online. You might find somebody who seems genuine in their communications may just be doing so as part of the scam.

Kate @ On Better Terms writes Brainstorming Ways to Increase Your Saving This Month – The time to save is now! This post gives some simple ideas on how you might get started, including some options you may not have considered yet.

Steve @ FastSwings.com writes Twitter IPO Vs. Facebook – At first glance, it would seem Twitter had no intentions of posting such a high IPO, but their current policy of growth says otherwise.

Levi Blackman @ Wealthnote writes Diversifying Your Portfolio – A guide to diversifying your portfolio. With a diversified portfolio you protect yourself from a lot of risks of the market, and you allow yourself to take advantage of different sectors of the market when they are hot and prices are on the rise.

Harry Campbell @ Your PF Pro writes “Does Brewing Your Own Beer Save You Money? “ – “I’m not sure how many of you have picked up on it, but I like to drink(alcohol, that is). I don’t spend my weekends binge drinking, but I love to enjoy a glass of wine while I’m cooking or a nice cold beer after a long day of work of exercising. I’m probably the furthest thing from a beer snob though, since I’ll drink everything from Natty Light to Corona. But if I had my choice, I’d probably go with a nice microbrew like Fat Tire or Sierra Nevada. ”

Jon Haver @ Pay My Student Loans writes 5 Banks to Refinance Your Student Loans – Recent college graduates may find themselves facing a two pronged problem; a soft job market and looming student loan repayments. Refinancing student loans is one method of managing student loans and can often result in lower monthly payments.

Matt Becker @ Mom and Dad Money writes What Does Financial Freedom Mean to Me? – I have a very simple definition of financial freedom that’s a little different from the norm. Find out what it means to me and how I plan to achieve it.

Fiona @ ReadyForZero Blog writes How Mindfulness Can Help Your Finances – Mindfulness can help you to put your finances into perspective and consequently help you achieve a balance in your life. Read on to learn more about the benefits of being mindful when managing your finances!

Andrew Pohl @ Finance with Reason writes Confirmation Bias: Is your investment research biased? – You probably do a lot of research before buying a stock, but confirmation bias may be clouding your judgment and making your research one sided.

Pauline @ Reach Financial Independence writes Reaching Financial Independence in the US Military – Spencer writes at the Military Money Manual about achieving financial independence before age 40 using his military pay and benefits.

Little House @ Little House in the Valley writes Reign In the Spending Over the Holidays – Unbeknownst to the ad agencies pumping out creative spots that grab our attention, we have free will over how much we spend this holiday season.

KK @ Student Debt Survivor writes The First Time I Needed My Emergency Fund – Do you have an emergency fund? Have you ever had to use it? I have!

Mr.CBB @ Canadian Budget Binder writes How to keep the romance alive on a budget – It’s important to keep the romance alive in a relationship but there are ways to do it and still stick to your budget if you just plan in advance.

GenY @ Gen Y Finances writes How to Negotiate Lower Rent – Where you live is in important. It often times not only determines your lifestyle, but it consumes a majority of your income as well. Fortunately as a renter, you have a bit more negotiating power than that of a homeowner in terms of how much you will end up paying each month.

Jessica Moorhouse @ Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses writes Career Lessons from Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In – I just finished reading Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In and wow was it inspiring. She touches on a number of career related issues specific to women in the workplace that I don’t think anyone has ever really written about. I’m going to go through a few important lessons I learned from Sandberg’s book about being a woman in today’s workplace and becoming a leader in the future.

Nell @ The Million Dollar Diva writes How to Save for Your First Home 20% Faster – Want to get into your first home 20% faster? Here’s an easy way for Australian’s to get up to an extra 20% for their deposit.

Arnel Ariate @ Money Soldiers writes 4 Major Reasons You Don’t Really Need to Hire a Financial Advisor – The fact is that most people don’t really need a financial advisor, and most of the things that you’d be paying a financial advisor to do for you are things that you could do yourself.

Hope you enjoyed this week’s selection!