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The Carnival of Debt Reduction (#37) is being hosted by Kirby on Finance. Our Thirteen Easy Ways to Save Money was featured in this carnival. The Debt Defier will be hosting next week's carnival. Thanks to Kirby on Finance for doing such a great job, particularly over a holiday weekend!

The Carnival of Personal Finance (#50) is being hosted by My Open Wallet. Our Simplifying Gift Giving made the cut for this carnival. Thanks to My Open Wallet for doing such a great job hosting. There are tons of great reads in this one and it is all color-coded for your viewing pleasure. Mapgirl's Fiscal Challenge will be hosting this carnival next week.

Finally, my favorite one of all, The Festival of Frugality (#25) is being hosted by Mighty Bargain Hunter. Our Making the Spice Rack Usable was the selection featured in this festival. Value Investing, & A Few Cigar Butts will be hosting the festival next week.

All of the traveling shows were great (as were the lovely hosts). These were my three picks for good reads this week:

Lesser Known Debit Card Fees is a great read. I don't have a debit card, but if I did, I would be reading this article. It was something that I certainly wasn't aware of!

How about a College Tuition Estimator Calculator? All I have to say is, I hope my kids can play ball and/or are smart because momma doesn't have that kind of money!

Frugal Fundraising for School is probably my most favorite. I hate being the cheap mom at school, but I am not buying forty dollar tins of candy so that the school can make five dollars. This article shares some great fundraising options that don't break the bank!