Welcome to the May 20, 2009 edition of the carnival of net worth – number 17 in a long series of highly irregular carnivals.  I’d normally make some promise to stick to the weekly schedule like I’m supposed to, but why lie?  Anyway, here are this editions entries that relate to growing your net worth: 

My favorite entries:

MoneyEnergy presents How To Protect Your Wealth From Hyperinflation posted at MoneyEnergy.

Shaun Connell presents The Case for Buying Gold posted at Financial Planning, saying, "Buying gold is a polarizing investment. I know several people who are putting all of their current investments into gold out of fear of runaway inflation in the next few years. Others are scoffing at the idea, and think this is the perfect time to buy stocks, not metal."

nickel presents How to Get Out of Debt posted at fivecentnickel.com.

PicktheBrain presents Is a College Education Worth a Lifetime of Debt? posted at School Loans.

ChristianPF presents Diversification strategy from the Bible posted at Money in the Bible | Christian Personal Finance Blog.

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Should You Contribute to a 401k Without an Employer Match? posted at Cash Money Life, saying, "Why you should invest in your 401k even if your company doesn’t offer a matching contribution."

And here are the rest – tons of great entries this edition.

Walter W. Fouse presents 7 Ways to Pick the Best Noload Mutual Funds and ETFs posted at Best No Load Funds, saying, "The vast body of investment research studies show that there really are better approaches to buying and owning mutual funds and ETFs. You do not need to frantically chase fund performance. Performance chasing simply does not work."

Richard M. Rothschild presents The Top 14 Low Cost Taxable United States Bond Mutual Funds (Low Minimum Deposit) posted at Bond Market Index Funds, saying, "The top 14 low cost taxable US fixed income funds with a $10,000 or lower initial deposit. Low investment management fees are very important with fixed income funds. Simply put, if you pay higher bond mutual fund fees, then these bond management expenses tend just to be a deadweight loss to you. When you pay more in bond mutual fund fees, you are just wasting your money."

Frank B. presents Beginners Guide to Investing posted at Investment Basics.

ChristianPF presents Free budgeting form posted at Money in the Bible | Christian Personal Finance Blog.

Ripe Trade presents Ripe Trade: Leveraged and inverse ETF pitfalls posted at Ripe Trade, saying, "This post explains the underperformance of leveraged and inverse ETFs because they are designed to track the underlying index based on a 1 day performance, these ETF’s wont track well over longer periods of time."

Tushar Mathur presents Getting finances in order posted at Everything Finance, saying, "Keeping organized records is a gift to your family and to yourself. It helps ensure that your wishes are followed, that your assets are accounted for, and that your money is available to meet your family’s needs in a timely fashion."

KCLau presents Learning to be Happy with Less posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, "How u can be happy with less material things"

Lindsay presents Home Brewing to Save Money (and have fun) posted at Off the Urban Grid.

ChristianPF presents Whats the best FREE personal finance software? posted at Money in the Bible | Christian Personal Finance Blog, saying, "Stop by and vote for your favorite Free personal finance software or to see the results of the poll…"

Darwin presents Advanta High Yield Notes: 8.5% – 11% Yield Worth the Risk? posted at Darwin’s Finance, saying, "This article highlights the risks and benefits of extreme high yield investment notes at 8-11%."

Dan at Everydayfinance presents High Yield Bond ETF – 12% Yield + Share Gains Looking Attractive posted at Everyday Finance, saying, "This article highlights the compelling case for this 12% yield bond ETF that’s priced for a full-on Depression."

Dorian Wales presents Shortcuts to Early Retirement – Absurd Frugal Thinking or Common Financial Sense? posted at The Personal Financier, saying, "Permanent income gone astray"

The Investor presents Opportunity cost when starting a business posted at Monevator.com, saying, "Don’t believe the hype! You may have too much to lose to risk everything by giving up your job to start up a business from scratch."

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Should you change your own oil? posted at Cash Money Life, saying, "Does changing your own oil save money?"

Silicon Valley Blogger presents High Yield Savings Account Interest Rates: Changes Ahead? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thanks!"

Summer Munyon presents How To Find The Bottom Of The Real Estate Market posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, "If you want to know the beginning of the next phase of the market turn, just keep an eye on the green line in the graph below. You can visit this graph (updated twice per week) at The Market Bulletin."

Deposit Accounts presents Keep More of Your Money: Tips for Better Banking posted at Deposit Accounts.

Savings Toolbox presents Squeezing More Savings Out Of Your Budget posted at Savings Toolbox.

Jack Schmidt presents How To Pick A Profitable Mutual Fund posted at SectorMatic Money Journal, saying, "Personal Finance | Everything for the Big Spender on a Budget. Now you can live like a fat cat, even if you’re on a money diet. Laugh all the way to the bank with Jack Schmidt and SecorMatic Money Journal. It’s for you!"

Patrick @ Military Money presents Financial Planning For Military Families posted at Military Finance Network, saying, "Financial planning tips to help families prepare for emergencies and other life events."

Leave Debt Behind presents How You Can Pay off Your Mortgage Faster and Save Money posted at Leave Debt Behind.

Debt Free Destiny presents Cut These 7 Things Out of Your Life Now and Save Big posted at Debt Free Destiny.

ChristianPF presents Should I sell my stocks or buy more? posted at Money in the Bible | Christian Personal Finance Blog.

MatthewPaulson presents Grow Your Investments: Know the Rule of 72 posted at Fine-Tuned Finances.

nickel presents Buying a Foreclosed Home posted at fivecentnickel.com.

Sun presents April 2009 Score Card — Part I: Net Worth posted at The Sun’s Financial Diary.

Money Beagle presents Net Worth Review: May 2009 posted at MoneyBeagle.

nickel presents Pay Off Mortgage Early? Or Invest? posted at fivecentnickel.com.

kathryn presents Getting into the Real Estate Market posted at Out of Debt Christian, saying, "The prices are right and the added incentives by the government have many people eyeing the real estate market. It is important to take your time and review your situation completely before getting in too deep."

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