Carnival of Money Stories #60
May 20th 2008 07:46
Welcome to the 60th edition of Carnival of Money Stories! If you missed the boat on getting your entries in, you can check out the Money Stories main page to get in on the action next time. I've separated the entries into different categories that I picked. No editor's picks here, everyone is equally amazing! 
Enjoy all the reading.
Making the Dough
Until Debt Do Us Part has an interesting article on a friend trying to generate a second income. In this story, second time's the charm.
At Saving to Invest you can find out the next three myths of the top ten on franchising.
FMF posts about his wife's "job offer." Some people are just crazy.
Ha! Here's another crazy job offer... found by Word of Mouth Marketing.
Getting Rid of Debt
Ryan at Debt Reduction Formula sold his motorcycle in 10 days. Wiped out a lot of debt in the process; way to go!
Debt Prison has a letter from a reader about the terrible issues with debt settlement companies.
Saving
How I Save Money goes over the always important emergency fund.
Save money on a trip to London! Take me! Roaming Tales blogs in part one about traveling around the city for cheaper.
Financial Zip asked a simple question to help someone find $100 in their budget.
Funny about Money saved $175 by trying what others said was not going to work.
My Two Dollars is moving to Taos to save money. It seems funny that moving saves you money, but I know it works.
The Personal Financier advocates using reminders (in outlook) so you don't spend extra money because of automatic renewals.
Living the Cheap Life says you can save money on postage by purchasing it online.
Think Your Way to Wealth asks "are you getting all the discounts you can on your car insurance?"
The Digerati Life wants to make sure you know the smart moves to lower health care costs.
Blueprint for Financial Prosperity writes on how to save 13-25% on college costs based on their own experiences.
Spending or Investing
Money Ning contemplates whether or not it's the right time to buy a house. What do you think? I'd say yes. No one can sell a thing; they'll sell it for cheap. At least, that's my theory.
Life, Money & Development goes over what they like about credit cards.
Ode to an Absent-Minded Husband was too amusing not to include it.
Investing in yourself is always a good thing. The Financial Blogger is going for an MBA and is finding other profits from doing so - not just money.
Not the Jet Set had some very good finds during some recent garage sale shopping.
Money and Fitness blog asks, should you shop early for presents to save money? I think it depends on if you have the space to store it for a while.
Investing Lessons has a list of 20 trading tips and techniques learned from a seminar.
Other
Veteran Military Wife writes about something called Quizzle. Does it work if you don't even own a home? I would get an F for that.
Single Guy Money has a story on people stealing gas... and not from gas stations.
HarvestingDollars learned from his prior mistakes (spending too much on a ring) to make a better purchase on other things later (like a house!).
My Dollar Plan has an update on the two-weeks-to-retire plan.
Money Blue Book writes about why financially stable men don't call their mothers. (Now I'll have to start paying attention to this!)
Paid Twice has a post about when free isn't really free. Like that iced coffee deal.
Chief Family Officer writes that there is a fine line between frugal, green and clutter free.
Can I Get Rich on a Salary has a success story about a nice retirement nest for someone at age 47. Sometimes these stories make me angry because I'm jealous.
Having your own restaurant is a difficult thing to do. But that's what Serena (guest-posting at Queercents) wants to do!
BripBlap writes about the generous gift he gave a (now former) employer.
Five Cent Nickel has an update on their appeal of their property tax re-assessment.
Be This Way writes about the best financial decision in her life - and it has to do with college.
Debt Free Playbook asks, could you cheat an honest man or woman?
Dollar Frugal has a list of house hunting tips you might find helpful.
And a Giveaway???
The Prince of Thrift is having a giveaway. All you have to do is ask him a question. How could I not include something about free stuff for the readers?
Next week's Carnival of Money Stories can be found at Piggy Bank Blues.
Enjoy all the reading.Making the Dough
Until Debt Do Us Part has an interesting article on a friend trying to generate a second income. In this story, second time's the charm.
At Saving to Invest you can find out the next three myths of the top ten on franchising.
FMF posts about his wife's "job offer." Some people are just crazy.
Ha! Here's another crazy job offer... found by Word of Mouth Marketing.
Getting Rid of Debt
Ryan at Debt Reduction Formula sold his motorcycle in 10 days. Wiped out a lot of debt in the process; way to go!
Debt Prison has a letter from a reader about the terrible issues with debt settlement companies.
How I Save Money goes over the always important emergency fund.
Save money on a trip to London! Take me! Roaming Tales blogs in part one about traveling around the city for cheaper.
Financial Zip asked a simple question to help someone find $100 in their budget.
Funny about Money saved $175 by trying what others said was not going to work.
My Two Dollars is moving to Taos to save money. It seems funny that moving saves you money, but I know it works.
The Personal Financier advocates using reminders (in outlook) so you don't spend extra money because of automatic renewals.
Living the Cheap Life says you can save money on postage by purchasing it online.
Think Your Way to Wealth asks "are you getting all the discounts you can on your car insurance?"
The Digerati Life wants to make sure you know the smart moves to lower health care costs.
Blueprint for Financial Prosperity writes on how to save 13-25% on college costs based on their own experiences.
Spending or Investing
Money Ning contemplates whether or not it's the right time to buy a house. What do you think? I'd say yes. No one can sell a thing; they'll sell it for cheap. At least, that's my theory.
Life, Money & Development goes over what they like about credit cards.
Ode to an Absent-Minded Husband was too amusing not to include it.
Investing in yourself is always a good thing. The Financial Blogger is going for an MBA and is finding other profits from doing so - not just money.
Not the Jet Set had some very good finds during some recent garage sale shopping.
Money and Fitness blog asks, should you shop early for presents to save money? I think it depends on if you have the space to store it for a while.
Investing Lessons has a list of 20 trading tips and techniques learned from a seminar.
Other
Veteran Military Wife writes about something called Quizzle. Does it work if you don't even own a home? I would get an F for that.
Single Guy Money has a story on people stealing gas... and not from gas stations.
HarvestingDollars learned from his prior mistakes (spending too much on a ring) to make a better purchase on other things later (like a house!).
My Dollar Plan has an update on the two-weeks-to-retire plan.
Money Blue Book writes about why financially stable men don't call their mothers. (Now I'll have to start paying attention to this!
)Paid Twice has a post about when free isn't really free. Like that iced coffee deal.
Chief Family Officer writes that there is a fine line between frugal, green and clutter free.
Can I Get Rich on a Salary has a success story about a nice retirement nest for someone at age 47. Sometimes these stories make me angry because I'm jealous.
Having your own restaurant is a difficult thing to do. But that's what Serena (guest-posting at Queercents) wants to do!
BripBlap writes about the generous gift he gave a (now former) employer.
Five Cent Nickel has an update on their appeal of their property tax re-assessment.
Be This Way writes about the best financial decision in her life - and it has to do with college.
Debt Free Playbook asks, could you cheat an honest man or woman?
Dollar Frugal has a list of house hunting tips you might find helpful.
And a Giveaway???
The Prince of Thrift is having a giveaway. All you have to do is ask him a question. How could I not include something about free stuff for the readers?
Next week's Carnival of Money Stories can be found at Piggy Bank Blues.
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