Money Hacks Carnival #21

Welcome, everyone, to the 21st edition of the Money Hacks Carnival and the HelpMyCashGrow.com Video Blog & Podcast. I am very excited to host and present this edition to new visitors and readers and welcome you all to my personal financial video blog.

Throughout this carnival, I received dozens of entries that I had to parse through and hand-selected some of the most interesting articles that I particularly favored. So of our 60 entries only 25 were selected and of those 25, 5 really struck me as information and excellent reads and received the “Editor’s Picks”. Please take the time to browse through the articles and leave comments. If you own a personal financial related blog and are interested in submitting your own articles, please be sure to visit MoneyHacks.net for more information on how you can submit your own articles through their websites.

Lastly, while you are here, take the time to browse through the archives of HelpMyCashGrow.com. I have plenty of articles and blog posts, videos, downloadables, and much more to keep you informed and hopefully build your desire to begin or continue your own personal financial journey. Enjoy and thanks for visiting!

EDITOR’S PICKS (5 PICKS)

• Value Seeker presents Stock Investment Resource: Stock Market Investing Tips - Don’t Overleverage posted at Stock.
• The Happy Rock presents Tips for Developing a Net Worth Mentality posted at The Happy Rock.
• J. money presents People who like to “split the tab” are no longer my friends. posted at Budgets are Sexy..
• Connie Brooks presents What the Kung Fu Panda Can Teach You about Becoming a Millionaire posted at Money Smart Life.
• FFB presents Dealing With Financial Problems With A Loved One posted at Free From Broke.

MONEY HACKS CARNIVAL #21

CREDIT

• AndyS presents Say NO to annual credit card fees posted at $aving to Invest.

DEBT

• Steve Faber presents - The Right Debt Management Solution – How It Can Help You Succeed Financially posted at Debt Free.
• Mr Credit Card presents Should You Take On New Credit To Repay An Old Debt? posted at Ask Mr Credit Card’s Blog.

FRUGALITY

• Frugaleconome presents Frugal painting posted at Frugal thrifty and happy.
• Wenchypoo presents Saving Energy Begins at Home II: Things You Can Do to Save Energy Costs posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.
• PlanningQueen presents Christmas Planning In July - Presents posted at Planning with Kids.
• Grey presents Working Organics into Your Budget: Coupon Finds posted at Frugal Fu

INVESTING

• Billy Akerman presents 5 Things to Remember To Help You Stay Afloat In The Stock Market | Beating The Stock Market posted at Beating The Stock Market.
• The Financial Blogger presents Playing the Oil market! posted at The Financial Blogger.
• Dividend Growth Investor presents Average Durations of Previous Bear Markets posted at Dividend Growth Investor.
• Curt presents Where is the Market Bottom? posted at PennyJobs.com.

PERSONAL FINANCE

• Todd presents Stages Of Wealth Accumulation posted at HarvestingDollars.
• RC presents The Basics on Finding Ways to Increase Your Cash Flow posted at Think Your Way to Wealth.

SAVINGS

• LAL presents Stimulate your savings? posted at LivingAlmostLarge.
• ChristianPF presents 10 Reasons why I love ING Direct posted at Christian PF | Debt help.
• nickel presents The Best Cash Back Reward Credit Cards for Buying Gas posted at fivecentnickel.com.

OTHER

• FMF presents How to Ask for a Raise posted at Free Money Finance.
• The Shark Investor presents Don’t Make Money Blogging posted at The Shark Investor.
• Bryce presents Unclaimed Property posted at Save and Conquer.
• Dorian Wales presents Is It Better to Buy or Rent? posted at The Personal Financier.

Finally, I would like to thank to everyone who participated in this edition of the Carnival of Debt Reduction. Next week, the Money Hacks Carnival will be hosted by Can I Get Rich On A Salary. For more information about the Money Hacks Carnivals, visit http://www.themoneyhackers.net/.

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Season 1: Episode 12: TheMoneyKings.com Interview Part 1

In today’s episode, Tim, of TheMoneyKings.com, has taken out some time to have an interview with us. The interview turned out great and we talked about so many topics that the interview has been separated into two parts. This week, you will learn more about TheMoneyKings.com and the purpose of their site and a brief introduction to the authors responsible for its maintenance, and next week, I will present the second and final conclusion to the series as we focus on other other topics such as investing, blop topics, and more.

Finally, if you have not yet registered or subscribed to receive this podcast delivered to your reader, email, or MP3 or portable video player/device, be sure to visit http://www.helpmycashgrow.com/feed/ and subscribe today.

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10 New Uses for Old Items: Decorating with Finds from the Past

Every Wednesday, HelpMyCashGrow.com publishes an article contributed by other authors speaking about personal finance and more. Today’s post is by Kathy Wilson. Kathy Wilson is an author, columnist, and editor of The Budget Decorator. For thousands of free budget home decorating ideas, visit her at http://www.TheBudgetDecorator.com.

Creativity reigns in budget decorating, and there is no better place to showcase your creativity then repurposing old things. Just a couple of great ideas can make a room scream with style, and add loads of personality.

1. Crate It! - Use an old wooden crate once used for pop bottles or wine as a shelving or wall display unit. Be sure to attach it to the wall studs with heavy duty hardware. Display pretty knick knacks, books or use it as storage in the kitchen or bath.
2. Bring in the Birds - Pick up an old concrete birdbath at a thrift shop or yard sale for a song. Top it with a round of glass for a one of a kind end table.
3. Open Doors for Your Dining Room - Another creative table idea is to use an old door as a dining table. Have glass cut to top the table, and add legs from a home improvement store. The shabbier the door, the better! Peeling paint and rusting hardware adds character to the piece, and the glass adds elegance.
4. Mirror, Mirror - Pick up small wall mirrors on clearance from your local discount store and use as candle trays. Place pillar candles on the trays in groups of three to five. The mirror will reflect the candle light, doubling the sparkle!
5. Fence in Your Pots - Find an attractive piece of iron fencing at the salvage yard and use as a pot rack in the kitchen. Hang from the ceiling with chain. Be sure to secure the hanging hooks into studs for safety. Use metal s-hooks to hang pots, pans and utensils.
6. Serve Coffee on a Bench - Yard sales are full of old wooden garden benches with lots of character. Use them in a casual home as creative coffee tables in the living or family room. They can also serve as entry tables.
7. Make Candlesticks - Old turned table legs or stair balusters make wonderful candlesticks. Use a paddle drill bit to create a seat for the candle just and inch or two deep. You can both sand and paint the candlesticks to match your decor, or enjoy their weathered appearance.
8. Use Old Fabric - Old tablecloths can be sewn into wonderful curtains, and pretty quilts can make wonderful table covers! Cut up stained pieces to create chair covers or placemats. Evan a worn floral gown can be salvaged and made into pillows.
9. Plates and Cups - Glass, stoneware and china plates and cups can be re used as wall art, flower vases, planters and candle holders. Check out thrift shops for a great selection for only pennies per piece!
10. Picture Frame Panels - Dollar shop picture frames can be used to add traditional wall panels at a budget price! Remove the glass and backing from the frames, and hang in square or rectangular groupings beneath the chair rail. This will mimic the wood molding panels in expensive homes.

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Season 1: Episode 11 - Unemployment Crisis Interview Pt. 2

In today’s episode, we will cover Part 2 and the final episode of the Interview I had with our anonymous-named “Jane” as we continue to cover the unemployment crisis.

In the last episode, we talked about the beginning of her unemployment days and how her life was during a 3-month duration. Today we will conclude with her telling her story on how she found her new position and she’ll provide her own thoughts behind the unemployment crisis of our country.

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HelpMyCashGrow.com Featured Carnivals - 07/11/08

It’s been over a month since we’ve last participated in a carnival. Now I have a few carnivals to report to you. HelpMyCashGrow.com has participated and featured in six carnivals this week. Below are the links to the hosted carnivals so be sure to take sometime to take a look.

• Money Hacks Carnival #19 — Personal Finance Destinations hosted at Money Hackers Network

Also let’s not forget, we hosted our very first carnival, the Carnival Of Debt Reduction #147, last week.  Be sure to visit and check out the excellent hand selected articles and posts from personal financial bloggers across the net.
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