Living Almost Large did a bang-up job with this week’s Beijing Olympics Carnival of Debt Reduction.  Four posts got the gold medal:

• Nate Scott talks about what he wants to do as he becomes debt free
• Making Sense with Common Cents Chris Johnston discusses how dealing with debt sometimes means controlling your emotions
• Frugal Dad asks whether they should pay off credit card debt before having a baby
• Capital Couples Finance James explains to us that everyone needs to choose their own debt payoff strategy

Please check out the carnival for the rest of the great posts!

• Blogging Away Debt has posted Carnival #116 A big thank-you to Tricia from Blogging Away Debt (who is now halfway toward her debt payoff goal!) for hosting this week's Carnival of Debt Reduction. Her five favorites from this week's submissions: Cooking Money posted on the side effects of being in debt I've Paid for this Twice Already......
• Consumerism Commentary has posted the Carnival A big huge thank-you to Flexo at Consumerism Commentary for hosting this week's Carnival of Debt Reduction! It's an attack of the Enemies of Doctor Who for this week's posts. Here are his faves for the week: Mighty Bargain Hunter discusses priorities with Debt reduction, saving, and investing: Which when?......

• How to Negotiate with Credit Card Companies to Reduce Your Debt Today's article is a guest post by Andrew Wang... With consumers facing tough times in the wake of the financial crisis of 2008, it's a good opportunity to discuss the possibility of getting your credit card debt sorted. Most people assume credit card companies care only about the profits they......
• Joining a Blog Carnival Joining a blog carnival is capable of allowing you to improve your blog. Have you ever heard of what a blog carnival is all about? Let us go into what it takes for you to join a blog carnival including what the benefits are for participating in a blog carnival.......