High Risks Can Equal High Returns
Some industries make their money in high risk areas, like the cash advance industry. The idea behind taking on borrowers who may not be able to get a loan elsewhere, either because of a poor credit score or insufficient assets, is to provide a high risk service in return for [...]

Everyday Finance is the latest blog to host the Carnival of Personal Finance. Visit the 166th edition, posted early this morning, to see this week’s collection of the best personal finance articles in the blogosphere.
Here are Everyday Finance’s picks for the best of the best:

Lost Money: How Money Drains Add Up to $175,000 in 10 [...]

Getting the right mortgage for you
It is quite difficult to get the best mortgage for you in today’s world. You have to get one that fits your very unique financial situation perfectly, so that you can have the best benefits available. The good news is that you can get such a mortgage, even if it [...]

No Debt Plan is hosting the latest edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance this morning. Here are this week’s Editor’s Picks:

The Benefits of Diversification: A Look Back at the Past 20 Years of Stock Market Performance
Taste The Rainbow… Globally
Entrepreneurs: Is Extreme Frugality A Waste of Time?
It’s Not Only A Salary That Can Make An [...]

Squawkfox has bought the farm with the latest edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance. This week’s “City Slicker’s Edition” takes a look at what you need to know as you move from city to country. Here are the Editor’s Picks:

Yet Another Motivation for Keeping My Financial House in Order
How I Live on Just $600 [...]

The latest edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance has been published at the You Need a Budget blog. Thanks to Jesse from YNAB for assembling this week’s extensive Carnival. Here are the Editor’s picks:

I Quit!
Dealin’ With the Devil
Which Came First? The Risk or the Return? 

Buy High, Sell Much Higher
An interesting article. I started trading on the idea of “Buy Low, Sell High” and now I am taking at look at the idea of “Buy High, Sell Much Higher.” Depending on the market, the stock, and the situation, the latter strategy may make more sense.

Wall Street advances after oil declines
The stock market did well today, following a huge rise in the indices yesterday. Will the market continue to go up from here or will we see more market turmoil? Whatever happens here, I’m mentally prepared for the market struggles.