Carnival of Road to Financial Independence #19

Welcome to the May 13, 2010 edition of road to financial independence.

Frugal Living

Steve presents ISMagazine.com - Blog - eBates Offers Online Cash Back Shopping posted at ISMagazine.com, saying, "eBates offers rebates for many of the top online retailers. The process is simple and pays you cash every quarter."

CouponShoebox presents Tips for Establishing Home Food Storage posted at Coupon Shoebox, saying, "Build that storage and buy everything when they come on sale to save lots of money."

Joe Plemon presents Stretch the Life of Your Mower by Giving Him a Name posted at Personal Finance By The Book, saying, "The best way to stretch the life of your mower is to care for him, but if you are less than meticulous about equipment maintenance, naming him works pretty well."

The Investor presents Do you want to retire early enough to save 75% of your income? posted at Monevator.com, saying, "Ambitious about the age you'll retire at? Then you need to be ambitious about how much you save."

Joel Ohman presents What state has the cheapest auto insurance rates? posted at Car Insurance Comparison, saying, "Considering moving? Don't forget to factor in costs of insurance if you are deciding between moving to different areas of the country."

Steve Faber presents How to Get Cheap Motorcycle Insurance posted at Cheap Car Insurance.

Christien presents How much does Financial Planning cost? posted at How Much Does Everything Cost?.

AEDINSY presents Frugal Marketing for Entrepreneurs posted at Small Business Advice | Small Business Tips and Articles | Small Business Success Stories.

Before You Invest presents Four Bad Spending Habits That I Am Changing Today posted at Before You Invest..., saying, "We spend money every day, sometimes more than others, but when it comes to budgeting it’s the little things that really add up. My finances are pretty well in order but this article looks at four areas where I can save even more money without sacrificing the things that I love."

Michael Pruser presents How To Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill With Validas posted at The Dough Roller, saying, "How to save hundreds on your cell phone bill!"

kurt presents Prepaid Debit Card API From Plastyc, Inc. posted at GetDebit.com.

me in millions presents Monday Morning Mother's Day Inspiration posted at me in millions, saying, "On mother's day I reflected on the inspiration I got from my mother's frugal habits."

Passive Income

Sean Smarty presents Advantages of Index Funds posted at Growing Money.

Kai S. presents How to Retire Early posted at Internet Business Tactics, saying, "You don't need to be a millionaire to retire early. Find out how."

Viviana Widjaja presents Top 5 Reasons Why I Choose GDI Opportunity as Network Marketing Home Business posted at viviana-journey.com.

Reducing Expenses

Wenchypoo presents How HSAs and FSAs are Affected by Health Care Reform posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo's Mental Wastebasket, saying, "Part 1 of a series of posts telling you how you can reduce costs for special diet foods (like for Celiacs) by first running grocery purchases through HSA, FSA, or MSA plans (pre-tax), then by writing them off as medical expenses. Part 11 and 111 follow under separate posts."

Jessica Bosari presents Do You Qualify for Bankruptcy? | billeater.com posted at Billeater, saying, "Bankruptcy 101: Do you qualify?"

PT presents Financial Benefits of Working from Home posted at Prime Time Money, saying, "Work from home to spend less. I share my recent experience."

Jessica Bosari presents Save Money with Kids Clothes That Don't Wear Out...Ever! | billeater.com posted at Billeater, saying, "A free program that helps you save on kids' clothing that won't wear out!"

Jim & Martha presents Delta SkyMiles Cardholders: First Checked Bag Free posted at Wanderlust Journey.

Case Ernsting presents Absentee Marketing: Reach Markets Effectively posted at FinditLocal411 Blog, saying, "As you strive for financial independence, you should focus on cutting the clutter and streamline your business. Stay efficient and achieve financial success."

FMF presents Eight Great Frugal Date Ideas posted at Free Money Finance, saying, "How to go out on a date without spending a fortune."

Stock Investments

Madison DuPaix presents Can You Have a 401k and an IRA at the Same Time? posted at My Dollar Plan.

Janet Calhoun presents Where To Invest With $5, $50 or $5,000 posted at Saving Cash And Making More, saying, "You can invest and make your money work for you, even with as little at $5, $10 or $50 - here's how."

Heidi presents Free Money with a College 529 Account posted at Little People Wealth, saying, "An easy way to get money and start saving for your children's future."

Medhat Youssef presents What is trading posted at Forex trading online.

Vahid Chaychi presents If You Like to Take a Step Forward, You Should Take Risk posted at Forex Signals | Forex Market Analysis | Online Currency Trading Education, saying, "A trader is not someone who clicks on the buy/sell buttons. A trader is someone who knows when he should be out of the market and waiting for a better chance."

Patty Pedersen presents Investing in Emerging Markets ETFs and Mutual Funds posted at AlphaProfit MoneyMatters - Investing Blog, saying, "Emerging markets have come a long way since the late 1990s when the title submerging markets was more apt. Becoming fiscally fit and offering higher growth prospects emerging economies have helped investments in such regions lead the post-recession recovery. This article outlines investment options, opportunities, and risks in emerging markets ETFs and mutual funds ... factors investors need to examine before allocating assets to this increasing important investing category."

Praveen presents Three Good Stocks Made More Attractive By The Recent Market Activity posted at My Simple Trading System, saying, "Three stock picks made more attractive by the recent market drop."

MoneyNing presents Before Your Roth IRA Conversion: Have You Considered Taxes? posted at Money Ning, saying, "Beware of the several tax concerns of you convert to a Roth IRA."

Manshu presents India ETF List posted at OneMint, saying, "These ETFs offer a way for American investors to gain exposure to Indian equities."

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