Welcome to the first edition of the Carnival of Credit Cards and Saving Money.  A lot of great bloggers sent in submissions and I’ve chosen what I consider to be some very good articles that focus on saving money.

Here are my favorites, including a few from Smart Balance Transfers:

Mike Piper wrote an interesting discussion of The Best Places to Retire at The Oblivious Investor.  Its a great starting point for baby boomers thinking about retiring abroad.

Ryan @ MFN wrote a good article on the Benefits of Consolidating Financial Accounts at The Military Wallet. While it may take a little time in the short term to move money around and close accounts out, Ryan makes some very good points on the longer term benefits.

At Smart Balance Transfers, I put together some ideas to consider when tring to find the The Best 0% Balance Transfer Credit Card for You. The key is to assess your situation honestly and make a realistic decision before you apply.

MoneyNing wrote a very persuasive article with Five Reasons You Should Give Your Kids a Monthly Allowance at Money Ning. I think he’s right on the money, particularly in regards to the benefits of teaching your kids the concept of budgeting.

BWL wrote about The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 at Christian Personal Finance. Like me, he doesn’t think it is the panacea our economy needs.

Sun opens a good discussion in Don’t Like Your Savings Account Yield? You Have Other Options posted at The Sun’s Financial Diary. With interest rates so low, and bank loyalty even lower, its up to us to chase the best interest rates.

Another post at Smart Balance Transfers discusses how to evaluate Balance Transfer Offers. The key is to seek out a balance transfer card that can help you save the most money and choose a card from a different credit card company than you currently carry debt on.

FM shares a few ideas on how to Stop Paying Credit Card Fees at Finance Mom. One great point is that it never hurts to call and ask.

Thanks to all the bloggers who sent in helpful tips this past week. I hope you can benefit from their ideas.

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