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February 14th, 2012

Festival of Frugality!!!

Welcome to the Festival of Frugality! A blog carnival for the greatest frugal minded articles this side of the Sun. After checking out all of the frugal submissions I have picked out what I think are the best.

Top 5:

I love movies. Jim presents Rent Redbox Movies for Free: Referral Programs, Promotion Codes posted at Bargaineering.

Don’t Jeffrey presents Four Important Reasons to Harp on Small Expenses posted at Saving Advice.

Darwin presents Your President Is Lying About a ‘Strong Dollar Policy’ – Why Dollar Weakness Matters posted at Darwin’s Money. Summary: I couldn’t help but notice today that Pfizer started the trend we’ll see from every multinational today blaming lower 2012 forecasts on a stronger dollar CNBC.

The bare necessities? Nelson Smith presents How Many Of Your Needs Are Actual Needs? posted at Canadian Finance Blog.

Erika presents Traveling vs. Saving posted at Newlyweds on a Budget. Summary: Erika asks “Is it okay to travel when you’re paying down debt and saving money?”

The Rest:

Save Save Save!!! Mr. Money presents 9 Common Ways You Could Be Wasting Your Money posted at Smart on Money.

Great Job! Ashley presents I’m Debt Free!!! (except for the mortgage) posted at Money Talks Coaching.

Fanny presents 7 Lessons from The Money Saving Mom’s Budget posted at Living Richly on a Budget.

Nerdwallet being Nerdwallet: Always full of great stuff: Stephen Vanderpool presents SPG Boosts Benefits for 2012 posted at NerdWallet.

Loving tip number 4: Young presents Tips for Living in an Expensive City posted at Young and Thrifty.

Great tips: Emily presents Frugal Tips That Go Too Far posted at Evolving Personal Finance.

Is Education really everything? Jeffrey presents Is a Master’s Degree Worth It? posted at Money Spruce.

Small Business Resource presents How to Save Money on Technology For Your Business posted at Small Business Resource.

Bummer…but important to know: Suba presents The Most Painful Annuity posted at Broke Professionals.

Always full of great advice: Fanny presents 7 Lessons from The Money Saving Mom’s Budget posted at Living Richly on a Budget.

Mortgage Smortgage, Daniel presents With The Federal Reserve Holding Steady On Interest Rates, Is Now The Time To Buy? posted at Sweating the Big Stuff.

All the good stuff: Shaun presents How We Taught Our Daughter about Saving: Top Family Finance Posts #4 posted at Smart Family Finance.

Want more Money? Jester presents How to Get a Raise posted at The Ultimate Juggle.

YFS presents Stock Primer for the Novice Investor posted at Your Finances Simplified.

MR presents Are You A Money Hoarder? posted at Money Reasons. Isn’t that just called being rich? Go there and find out for yourself.

I always love checking out others individual budgeting strategies. Jen presents Where Did The Dough Go? #39 posted at Master the Art of Saving.

Thanks to everyone who submitted articles. If you did not get picked…I am sorry, there is only so much room.

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2 Responses to “Festival of Frugality!!!”

  1. Jen @ Master the Art of Saving Says:
    February 15th, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Thanks for hosting the carnival this week, and thanks for including my post. :-)

  2. saving advice Says:
    February 15th, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Thank you for taking the time to put this fesitval together. I know from past experience that they take a lot of work and the effort is greatly appreciated. I’m also much obliged at the top 5 pick nod. Thank you :)

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