Giveaway Reminder: 5 Winners of Extreme Finance Package

1. New Car
When: November or December
Why: Don’t, as many experts advise, buy this year’s model in late summer when next year’s models hit. There’s a year of depreciation on it already. Instead, wait a few months and buy the new model late in the year, when dealers are antsy to hit their year-end numbers. “Look for the vehicle in the far corner of the lot that hasn’t been washed,” suggests Jack Nerad, the executive editorial director for Kelley Blue Book. That means the dealer doesn’t consider the car a profit maker.

4. Jewelry
When: Monday morning, in summer
Why: You’ll be the only customer. “You can always save 10 percent on jewelry,” says Ken Gassman, president of the Jewelry Industry Research Institute. “But you can save as much as 20 percent if you negotiate when you’re alone.”

5. Clothes
When: January 31 or August 31
Why: “Retailers are looking to make their monthly sales numbers and clear inventory to make room for new spring or fall lines,” says Marshal Cohen, chief retail and fashion analyst with NPD, a research firm. Shop when the store is empty and you’ll save up to 75 percent, Cohen says.

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Plus, you gain more exposure, too! And that’s really why you’re here. To be heard (or read, as the case may be).

Christopher B Williams presents Getting the Bait on Good Home Loan Terms Despite Bad Credit Score posted at The Real Loan Solution.

Barry presents Tips To Curb Impulse Buying posted at Associate Money.

Lee McCoy presents Opportunity.com Review posted at The Secret Affiliate Society, saying, “Opportunity.com Review by a user of the system”

Chris McClelland presents 10 Reasons Your Bank Never Wanted You to Read This posted at Lucrative Investing.

Ted presents Saving Money: 50 Tips for College Students posted at CampusGrotto.

John Russell presents No-Fault Auto Insurance Basics posted at The Low Cost Auto Insurance Guru, saying, “If you live in a state with no-fault auto insurance, you need to understand what it does and doesn’t do.”

Dr. Alan Singer presents When Mom is on Your Daycare Payroll by Dr. Alan Singer posted at FamilyThinking.com, saying, “Imagine the effect of paying your Mom to be your live-in Nanny for your twin girls like Dave and Kelly did. There is a lesson for kids, in that it’s better care (for the same money) to have Nanna look after you both than to drop you at a Day Care center each day.”

I can totally relate to this one. We’re in the process of choosing (again!) another day care center. We want our children (almost 2 and almost 4) to get the socialization and structured (somewhat) learning that a “pre-K” school offers, but man o man, none of them are close to ideal.

Chris McClelland presents The Best Places in America to Starve posted at Lucrative Investing.

Chris McClelland presents College graduation: A diploma in one hand and a mountain of debt ahead. posted at Lucrative Investing.

While an education is a great differentiator, it’s not worth going into debt. Financial aide, scholarships, and very low-interest loans (as a last resort) are all viable means of funding a college education. Consider community colleges for a couple of years and finishing off at a state college or university. Live and eat at home. Commute.

Chris McClelland presents The Most Financially Productive Areas to Live posted at Lucrative Investing.

Chris McClelland presents Income Streams for Life posted at Lucrative Investing.

Chris McClelland presents Signs a Stock is Going to Fall posted at Lucrative Investing.

Chris McClelland presents Can 18 wheelers be a sign of the economy? posted at Lucrative Investing.

KCLau presents The Most Common Habit of Rich People posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “About the common habits of the rich`”

jim presents How to Save on Primary Education posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Dan at Everydayfinance presents New Discover Current Card – Like Spying on Your Kids? posted at Everyday Finance, saying, “A new card out there allows parents to track their kids’ every move. This has mixed implications to consider.”

Donald Latumahina presents How to Make More Money posted at Life Optimizer.

Jack Schmidt presents How to Know When You Need A Vacation posted at SectorMatic Money Journal, saying, “Personal Finance – Everything for the Big Spender on a Budget. Now you can live like a fat cat, even if you’re on a money diet. Laugh all the way to the bank with Jack Schmidt and SectorMatic. It’s for you!”

Bank Champ presents GMAC Bank Becomes Ally Bank posted at Bank Champ.

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Baby Coupons, Free Samples, and Discounts posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “Discounts, freebies, and coupons for baby items – including magazine subscriptions, diaper coupons, and more!”

Silicon Valley Blogger presents TradeKing Review: How Does TradeKing Measure Up? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Where should you open a new investment account for your child? I would suggest this brokerage because it has a wealth of investment materials and free tools that you can use once you sign up. It provides an awesome resource for budding investors to learn from!”

I agree. TradeKing is simply awesome. Very low cost, good tools, great resources…

Ryan Suenaga presents Finding Three Dollars posted at Uncommon Cents.

nickel presents The Worst 529 Plans – 2009 Edition posted at fivecentnickel.com.

The Smarter Wallet presents Kids and Money: Answering Your Children’s Money Questions posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

freesoftware presents List of Best Free Software for New Computer posted at I Love Free Software, saying, “Here is a nice way to save some money in this economy – get all the software for free. This is the list of the best free software that you can install on your new computer. We searched all over the web, and compiled this list of best free software. Each one of these is best in its class, and still totally free. You are going to love these!”

Brian McKay presents Teen Drivers Are Hitting The Road posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “In this country, cars kill more teenagers than cancer, gang violence, suicide, or drugs and alcohol. Hard to believe?”

Nope, not hard to believe at all. No doubt you, like me, know quite a few families devastated by this fact. Drinking and driving too fast are most often the culprits.

costseg presents cost segregation form 3115 | Society of Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide posted at Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide, saying, “read about form 3115 that is used in filling out segregation audits that are lately more and more popular on real estate market”

endowments presents Endowment Life Insurance Policy posted at Endowment Policy, saying, “What is endowment policy surrender value and how to make use of it to earn more money.”

Don presents Teaching Kids to Save, Start Early posted at Corvus Financial News Wire, saying, “I only wish someone would have taught me this habit”

No kidding! But you’re doing your part here. Let’s keep on passing along the “I wish I had known…” advice!

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Things to note about this:

• Consider buying “forever” stamps. If you mail out a lot of stuff, these may be worthwhile. However,
• This is one more reason to automate your finances, most of which is done online, for FREE.

I use one stamp every 4-6 months, so the last roll I bought two years ago is still full. Bad move on my part.

Seriously, I don’t really use stamps at all. As an example of where I used to use a stamp but instead used my bank’s “bill pay” method, I “mailed” my friend a check for a fishing trip we’re going on; in the past, I would have filled out a check, rummaged through the house for an envelope, found a stamp, licked the envelope sealed and stamp onto the front, written out his address and mine on the envelope, gone to the post office and dropped it off.

Whew, I’m tired just thinking about it!

This time, however, I signed onto my bank, typed in my friend’s address (I only have to do this once), told my bank how much to write the check for, and hit “submit.”

Done.

My friend got my check in the same amount of time it would have taken me to send it by mail. I don’t know how the banks can afford to do this, but since they offer the service for free, why not take advantage of it?

Easy peasy.

New postage rates in effect – UPI.com

Lazy Man and Money presents Save Money at Baseball Games posted at Lazy Man and Money.

The Smarter Wallet presents Amazon Kindle Review: Electronic Book Reader Pros and Cons posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Is the Amazon Kindle worth buying for the family?”

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Best High Interest Savings Accounts In Online Banking posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Show your kids how to pick the right savings account.”

Jeff Rose presents 29 Good Reads About Kids And Money posted at Jeff Rose.

Pinyo presents College Students Should Take Responsibility For Their Financial Situation posted at Moolanomy.

Mark Montgomery presents Choosing the Right College Curriculum–How Much Choice Is Right For You? posted at Great College Advice, saying, “College-bound students sometimes believe that all college academic programs are the same. Not so. This post and short video explain a couple of very different alternatives students have in selecting the right college for them.”

KCLau presents Do You Have a Wedding Debt? posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “Most couples want to begin their married life auspiciously and free from the problems. However, it is not uncommon to hear about married couples who go into debt just to get married. Article explores the reasons.”

Talia presents Bitty Budget | backtobasics-talia.com posted at backtobasics-talia.com.

PicktheBrain presents Is a College Education Worth a Lifetime of Debt? posted at School Loans.

Travis presents Money for Time, or Time for Money? | personalwebguide.com posted at Personal Web Guide.

Concerning Kids presents Raising A Highly Sensitive Child posted at Concerning Kids.

John Russell presents In An Accident? posted at The Low Cost Auto Insurance Guru, saying, “You pay your premiums, but when your car is damaged, you balk because you fear a claim will mean higher insurance rates.”

Sonja Stewart presents How to Recession-Proof Your Family Life | Parenting Squad posted at Parenting Squad.

KCLau presents Bad Experience of Car Insurance Claim posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “a story of bad experience with vehicle insurance claim”

jim presents How To Get A Free FICO Credit Score posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Paul Piotrowski presents The Importance of Saving Money posted at Inspired Money Maker.

FIRE Getters presents Why do we get laid off? A complicated corporate work culture …. posted at FIRE Finance.

Finance Tips 101 presents What You Need to Know about Academic Scholarships posted at Finance Tips 101.

nickel presents What is a 529 Plan? posted at fivecentnickel.com, saying, “An overview of college savings plans.”

Jack Schmidt presents 10 Really Fun Things You Can Do Today on the Cheap posted at SectorMatic Money Journal, saying, “Personal Finance | Everything for the Big Spender on a Budget. Now you can live like a fat cat, even if you’re on a money diet.”

Jack Schmidt presents How To Pick A Profitable Mutual Fund.

Brandon Rowe presents $160 Checking Bonus at FBOP Banks posted at Bromoney Internet Banks.

Alison presents What Does My Son Know About Money? posted at This Wasn’t in The Plan.

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Upromise Review posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “Earn free money for college savings with rebates from UPromise. The money can be used for college savings, current college expenses, or repaying student loans.”

Patrick @ Military Money presents Financial Planning For Military Families posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “Financial planning tips to help families prepare for emergencies and other life events.”

Bank Champ presents Failed Banks Not Required to Honor CD Rates posted at Bank Champ.

sherin presents My personal plan for creating investment portfolio for kid posted at THE MONEY MANIAC, saying, “Sharing my personal experience on creating a portfolio for my kid.”

Jack Schmidt presents Sign of the Times: “Going Out Of Business – Eat Fast!”

Jack Schmidt presents Starting Young: Teaching Teens to Save Money.

Barry presents How To Have A Baby Amid A Recession? posted at Associate Money.

jim presents Citi Forward Credit Card Review: Rewarding Responsibility posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Dan at Everydayfinance presents What I Learnd at the Park – An Easy $400 per Hour! posted at Everyday Finance, saying, “This article highlights a unique and easy way teenage kids can make Hundreds of Dollars per hour this summer!”

Ted presents College Advice: 100+ Tips for Survival posted at CampusGrotto.

Bank Champ presents I Bond Fixed Rate Announcement (May – November 2009) posted at Bank Champ.

Jesse Michelsen presents Shopping Out Of Season posted at Personal Finance Firewall.

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents How to Decide Whether to Be a Stay at Home Mom or Working Mom posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “These are some factors to consider when deciding between being a stay at home mom or returning to the work force.”

Patrick @ Military Money presents 25 Ways to Eat For Free (Really): Get Free Food! posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “How to get free food and save money while eating out at restaurants.”

nickel presents The Best 529 Plans – 2009 Edition posted at fivecentnickel.com.

Jack Schmidt presents Home Improvement Loans – Transforming Brick and Mortar.

RC presents From the Economic Stimulus Plan- 529 Funds Can be Used for Computers, Software, and Peripherals posted at Think Your Way to Wealth.

Jim DeSantis presents Divorce: What To Do About Medical, Life, Homeowners, and Auto Insurance! posted at On Line Tribune | Marriage Matters, saying, “Covering the insurance needs of yourself and your children after a divorce must be considered during pre-divorce settlement negotiations with your soon-to-be ex. This is largely a matter for lawyers but you need to think ahead to protect everyone who depends upon you.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of kids and money using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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It’s tonight, April 23, at 8 PM ET and 7 PM PT (West Coast delay, what’s new?) – sign up here – Town Hall For Hope with Dave Ramsey (Click the “Attend the Event” yellow button).

Remember the Grand Slam from Denny’s? It was $2.99 for scrambled eggs, bacon, and pancakes.

Well, Denny’s has one-upped themselves. Today, until 2PM, Grand Slams are FREE!

Yee-haw!!!

Denny’s free breakfast offer hits the spot – On Deadline – USATODAY.com

A note of caution: The worst days to invest in stocks are on days that end in “y” — but it’s also the only time!

So, choose wisely.

May be a good time to sit on some cash and wait until some rock-solid companies are cheaper in a few days. This week will be the litmus test whether the “bailout” will work to calm the market down or have to work itself out in the absence of a plan.