Mighty Bargain Hunter hosted this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance: American Flag Edition! I have to say, I really like the history included in the Carnival this week. The themes are always fun, but as an American history buff, I was delighted to see all the flags.

My post on going cashless was included. As usual, here are some articles that caught my eye.

Surviving on a Single Income - Great tips for any families considering going to a single income.

Debit Card Fraud Much More Damaging than Credit Card Fraud - I have presented this view many times when explaining the reasons that I prefer credit cards to debit cards.

Career vs. Family - I know this is a struggle for a lot of young female professionals right now. It’s not something I’m facing right now, but I’m sure that it’s something I will be facing in the future.

Don’t Gamble Your Safety Net - My retirement accounts have taken a sizeable hit in recent weeks, and I find myself wanting to pull out, but I just don’t know what else I would invest in. Plus I have no plans to retire anytime soon, so I plan to just stay the course.