Plan ahead before you make a major change.

This weekend has been busy, tiring, but great. I was volunteering and learning to build. My arms (and my body) are completely sore! Imet some wonderful people and I had a chance to catch up with some of my friends. 

Building takes a lot of people and it takes time. Results vary, but it’s not instantaneous. You need plans to work from and a process to complete the job.

Your personal finances is just like building. True success never changes; it takes work and time to reach your goals.

My husband enjoying lunch while our friend is relaxing a bit.

Personal Finance Carnivals

• Carnival of Personal Finance was hosted at Funny about Money. 
• Festival of Frugality hosted by Start Living Frugal. 
• Money Hacks Carnival at Man Vs. Debt.
• The Carnival of Money Stories hosted by Simply Forties. 

Top Personal Finance Posts This Week

• Be as Frugal and Less Wasteful as Our Parents
• Which Loan Should I Pay First?
• Update on my Urban “Farm”
• Who needs long term care coverage?
• How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
• “Pay Off Debt” iPhone App Review
• Credit Reports 101
• Salaries for Recent Graduates
• Why I Love the Roth IRA
• How To Trade Stocks, Profiles of Stock Traders

Have a great weekend!

Photo Credit: Green Panda

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