Beating Broke was included in the following carnivals this week: Yakezie Carnival: Labor Day Edition hosted by Stock Trend Investing Carnival of Money Pros hosted by Young, Cheap Living Carnival of Retirement #35 hosted by Finance Product Reviews Thanks to the hosts for including my posts!
Full Story »About MelissaB
Melissa works as a freelance writer and virtual assistant from home while raising her three children, ages 7, 3 and 1. She blogs at Mom's Plans and writes about money saving tips, family, and cooking. She also blogs at Fiscal Phoenix where the goal is to help people rise from the ashes of their financial mistakes.
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Carnival Round Up for September 8, 2012
Carnival Round Up for September 1, 2012
Beating Broke was included in four carnivals this week: Carnival of Personal Finance #376 (editor’s pick!) hosted by Good Financial Cents Yakezie Carnival: The Best of Summer Edition hosted by On Target Coach Carnival of Money Pros hosted by Simple Finance Blog Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #47 hosted by My University Money Thanks to all of the hosts for [...]
Full Story »Carnival Round Up for August 25, 2012
Beating Broke was included in several carnivals recently: Yakezie Carnival: Dog Days of Summer Edition hosted by Frugal Portland Carnival of Money Pros: Back to School Edition hosted by See Debt Run Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #46 hosted by Finance Product Reviews Nerdy Finance #7 hosted by Nerd Wallet Thanks to the hosts for including my posts!
Full Story »Take an Off Season Fall Vacation and Save Big
The summer is rapidly drawing to a close, and you may think that your summer vacation window is closing. However, if you are looking to take a trip on the cheap, now is the perfect time to take a late summer vacation and save some serious money. For many destinations, the summer is the top [...]
Full Story »Carnival Round Up for August 18, 2012
Beating Broke was included in the following carnivals recently: Yakezie Carnival hosted by The College Investor Yakezie Carnival – Rescue Edition hosted by See Debt Run Festival of Frugality #349 hosted by Cash Net USA Carnival of Money Pros hosted by Aaron Hung Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #45 hosted by My University Money Y & T’s Weekend Ramblings hosted by Young [...]
Full Story »Carnival Round Up for August 11, 2012
Beating Broke was included in three carnivals this week: Carnival of Money Pros hosted by Finance Product Reviews Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #44 hosted by My Money Counselor Lifestyle Carnival #14 hosted by When Life Gives You Lemons Add Vodka Thanks to the hosts for including my posts! And, here’s a few links for your reading pleasure: Why [...]
Full Story »Carnival Round Up for August 4, 2012
Beating Broke was included in four carnival this week: Yakezie Carnival hosted by Kylie Ofiu Carnival of Money Pros hosted by Making Sense of Cents Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #43 hosted by My University Money Carnival of Retirement #30 hosted by Life Insurance by Jeff Thanks to all the hosts for including my posts! Here’s some other fun stuff [...]
Full Story »So, Your Child Wants to Be an Olympic Athlete
Years ago, I worked with a woman I’ll call Janet who had sat down to watch the Olympics with her then 6 year old daughter. Her daughter was glued to the television watching the women gymnasts, and when the Olympics were over, she declared she, too, wanted to be an Olympic gymnast. Like any good [...]
Full Story »Carnival Round Up for July 28, 2012
Beating Broke was included in three carnivals this week: Yakezie Carnival hosted by Passive Income to Retire Carnival of Money Pros hosted by 101 Centavos Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #42 hosted by Modest Money Thanks to all hosts for including my posts!
Full Story »Carnival Round Up for July 21, 2012
Beating Broke was included in two carnivals this week: Yakezie Carnival: TUJ Summer Heat Edition hosted by The Ultimate Juggle Carnival of Money Pros hosted by My Family Finances Thanks to the hosts for including my posts!
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