financial prosperity

Today, I’d like to share with everyone blogs that I read and think you should check out.  For each blog, I will provide details on what is great about it so that you can understand better which blogs might be best for you.  I hope that the following blog recommendations will help you find additional [...]

The first-time home buyer tax credit extension cleared a hurdle in the Senate today with a 98-0 vote, and it could be a done deal if approved by the House this week. All over the U.S., there is an increasingly heated argument over the benefits of the First Time Home Buyers Credit and this extension. [...]

Like it or not, your credit score matters whether or not you plan to borrow money. As such it’s a good idea to learn as much as you can about credit score, how it works, and how it impact your finances. Below are some great articles about credit score I found around the web this [...]

At an early age, it is difficult to teach children about money. Learning comes much more easily when it is fun. Game nights are a family tradition in many households and throwing in one of these board games can combine fun with a little financial education. The board games provide the basic concept for what [...]

Christmas is quickly approaching and some of you may already be on your way to visit your family.  I just want to wish every one a safe journey to your destination and back home.
Giveaways
To celebrate the Holidays, several PF bloggers are hosting giveaways this week.  Here is a list of them according to the deadline:

Epson [...]

Looks like another another miscue in the Carnival Land.  Sorry the carnival didn’t go out as planned this morning at the host site, so here’s an emergency edition of the Money Hacks Carnival #39.  Before I begin, just want to say thank you to everyone for your participation.

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Credit and Debt

Five Ways [...]

With the current housing market meltdown, it’s hard to think about investing in real estate. Moreover, the current tight credit market and lack of cash makes it even harder to buy an investment property even if you want to. This is where REIT comes in. Personally, I think it’s an attractive investment option regardless of [...]

In face of the current economic crisis, both Obama and McCain are proposing changes to the IRA and 401(k) rules hoping that it will help restore economic stability.  Although we usually take these retirement plans as certain, we are reminded that rules governing IRA and 401k are malleable and not set in stone.
Obama’s Proposal Versus [...]

About six months ago I entered into a Fantasy Baseball League with a group of personal finance bloggers. I had no idea what I was doing at that point and intended to learn as I go.  However, there were too many things going on in life and I never got into it.  The program picked [...]

Well, looks like we are having a rash of carnival crises here. Yesterday the host of the Festival of Frugality bailed and David at My Two Dollars bailed out the carnival with an emergency edition of the Festival of Frugality, and it’s our turn today! Here’s my quick and dirty bailout edition of the Money [...]