This week I’m hosting the Carnival of MoneyPros.  It’s a collection of all the best personal finance articles from around the web over the past week.  The Carnival of Money Pros is brought to you to by the Money Pros Team, and you can submit articles at Blogger Carnivals.

Editor’s Picks:

Crystal @ Married (with Debt) writes 5-Year Progress Check – I have made decent progress over the past several years in managing my finances better. How much better you might ask? Let’s take a look.

Cat @ Budget Blonde writes Saving Money Isn’t for the Sleep Deprived – Despite being up all night with my little boy bean, I thought it would be an excellent idea to go to the grocery store on Memorial Day and leave hubs with the twins.

Sam @ The New Business Blog writes 5 Top Apps for Entrepreneurs – If you are a busy entrepreneur you already have your hands full with a million different things that need to be done.

Mario @ Debt BLAG writes Two measures could make this a HUGE week for student loan reform! – This week, two proposed measures could expand the Pay As You Earn repayment option and allow borrowers to refinance their student loans

Hadley @ Epic Finances writes 9 Proven Strategies to Eliminate Debt – One of the most stressful things that can happen to a person is falling prey to what I call the Debt Trap.

Miss T. @ Prairie Eco Thrifter writes You Too Could Attend Warren Buffett’s Berkshire-Hathaway Meeting – If you have ever attended the annual shareholder meeting of a publicly held company, you know they can be pretty boring. The Berkshire-Hataway annual meeting however, is a different story. It is described as the Woodstock for Capitalists!

Erastus @ Sprout Wealth writes What Investments Should I Invest in My 401k? – Are you in the position of not knowing where to start with your 401k? Your 401k can be a great way to save money for retirement. I hope this post will help get you started investing in your 401k.

Jeremy @ Modest Money writes How Cloud Software Benefits The Finances Of Your Business – The benefits of cloud computing to our company’s bottom line are; No up-front start-up capital required, Lower IT costs, No need to upgrade software, Scalability, Lower energy costs, reduced office space and Predictable payments.

Mark Ross @ Money Saving Dude writes 50+ Money Saving Tips From Some of The Best Personal Finance Bloggers Today – Are you looking for ways how to save money? If you are, then let these money saving tips from some of the best personal finance bloggers today help you. [Read more…]

This week I’m hosting the Carnival of Financial Planning.  This is a compilation of all the best articles from personal finance blogs over the past week, enjoy..

Editor’s Picks:

Debt Guru @ Debt Free Blog writes Prepaid Credit Cards: Are They Right For You? – Prepaid credit cards: Are they right for you? Once people understand why they are good, many people do decide to have one for various reasons. Read here.

Matt @ Budget Snob writes Late Payment: Who are the Worst Offenders? – According to The Times, Government bodies are amongst the very worst offenders when it comes to late payments in the UK.

Wayne @ Young Family Finance writes Let’s Go House Hunting – Or Not – Questions you need to ask yourself before shopping for a house.

Maria @ The Money Principle writes A Life of Routine: A Tidy Home Makes for a Tidy Mind – Do you live your life in the balance of achievement against worry? In this article we suggest three ways in which a tidy home makes for a tidy mind.

Kyle @ The Penny Hoarder writes 10 Strange Ways to Eat Out & Save a Bunch of Cash – Whether you want a fine dining restaurant experience, a fast healthy meal, or just want to get out of the house for a while, one or more of these tips will work for you…

Erastus @ Wise Dollar writes Three Simple Ways to Save Money – You don’t have to make drastic changes to your lifestyle in order to start saving money, just pay attention to the details in your day to day life and make smart decisions. So, I hereby share simple and smart ways to save money.

Amy @ Money Mishaps writes Financial Rules for your Life – Part 2 – There is absolutely no denying that money is a big part lives. It is the means to many important ends including security, opportunity, wish fulfillment and even philanthropy.

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This week I’m hosting the Financial Carnival for Young Adults, I’ve included my favorites in the Editor’s Pick Section but feel free to browse through as many as you can handle 🙂

Editor’s Picks

Lauren @ L Bee and the Money Tree writes January- March 2014 Net Worth Update! – I know you guys have been anxiously awaiting my net worth update since last time. (This, is sarcasm.) But I’m still pretttttty dang excited to share the results with you guys.

Hank @ Money Q&A writes The New Retirementality by Mitch Anthony – You’re Thinking About Retirement Is All Wrong! – Mitch Anthony makes the case that the retirement of our parents isn’t, and shouldn’t, be our ideal of retirement in his book, “The New Retirementality”.

Crystal @ Budgeting in the Fun Stuff writes The Convenience of Credit Card Debt – Credit card debt is not always bad, read more to learn about the convenience of such a financial instrument.

Monica @ Monica On Money writes Life Happens (Have a Plan!) – This month I have focused on writing about being prepared for the unexpected. We all know that Life Happens, and usually when we are already busy and stressed.

Larry @ KrantCents writes How Much Money Do You Need to Retire? – How much is enough to take care of you for the rest of your life? Do you have a number? Does it cover inflation, medical insurance and all your needs and your wants?

Jeremy @ Modest Money writes Our Favorite Personal Finance Bloggers Share Their Best Tips – If you’re ever wanted to get into the minds of today’s finest personal finance bloggers, now’s your chance. I’ve talked to 30 of them, and compiled what they consider their best financial tips.

Thomas @ i need money ASAP! writes How To Find Temp Jobs – If you need money asap and have some extra time then a temp job could be the perfect option for you. This post goes through all the details you need to know to find a temp job.

Erastus @ Sprout Wealth writes How to Start a Side Hustle While in a Day Job – Is it hard to start a side hustle while having a day job? I believe it can be done. Following these tips you can do both and make that extra income.

Cat @ Budget Blonde writes 4 Things Freelancers Can Do to Make Yourself More Valuable – As a freelance writer I often face a lot of competition — from very smart and talented freelancers.

Mark Ross @ Money Saving Dude writes Is Online Shopping Safe? – Online shopping has now taken over the world, or in computer terms, the Internet by storm. The only question that most people ask now is if it is safe to shop online? [Read more…]

Today I’m hosting the Carnival of Financial Camraderie so please take a look at some of the great articles out there today!

Editor’s Picks:

Pauline @ Reach Financial Independence writes Your Financial Priorities: What should be prioritized before buying a house? – Kevin reviews what you should think about before buying a property.

Christopher @ This That and The MBA writes How to Create an Efficient Business Plan – Writing a business plan is a daunting task, but one that is essential. A well-written business plan can mean the difference between success and failure, according to Rohit Arora, a contributing writer for Fox Small Business Center.

Jeremy @ Modest Money writes The Importance of Vocabulary – Learn about the importance of vocabulary in finance. Whether through the Law of Attraction or self-motivation, word choice can dictate success or failure. [Read more…]