Grandfather says trees are very important to him.
Not the kind that's planted to exploit for money; orchards, for example.
The ordinary, volunteering kind.
First --and maybe foremost -- he says they are beautiful in his mind's eye.
Some ...
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No Joy In Mudville: Teaching My Son About Payback Periods
The other day my 14-year-old son, Matthew, was really trying to sell me on his wish for the latest PlayStation video game console this Christmas. Never mind that he owns an XBox system that is in perfect working order, mainly because he got that as a ...
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How Online Retail May Change After the Supreme Court’s Wayfair Decision
On June 21, 2018, the US Supreme Court toppled more than 50 years of legal precedent when it decided on South Dakota v. Wayfair. The ruling allows the 45 states that impose state sales taxes to require online retailers to collect tax at checkout. As ...
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How to Invest in Stocks as a Retirement Plan
It doesn't matter how hard you work or how talented you might be, your wealth building is tied by a singular constraint: your time and energy. When you stop performing, the money stops flowing. With retirement looming, it can be uncomfortable ...
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6 Ways to Resuscitate Your DOA Finances Today
Stressed out by your financial situation? Aren't we all. Here are six strategic moves you can make to regain control of your money situation and put you back in the driver's seat. Take a look ...
Stop impulsive shopping
Many of us are guilty of ...
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Black Coffee: Does Bitcoin Have Intrinsic Value?
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Quick and Simple Tips for Getting Out of Debt and Saving Money
If you find yourself in a financial hole, take a deep breath -- and then take stock of the unfortunate situation your find yourself in.
First and foremost you should collect your recent bills and pay stubs. After you've done that, it's time to do ...
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Money for Nothing? Using Gaming Bonuses to Your Advantage
The online casino scene has skyrocketed in popularity over the past couple of years. It seems that you can't browse a website without seeing yet another ad for the latest gaming site, with all of them offering free spins, no deposit bonuses and other ...
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3 Ways to Pay Off Your Loans Quickly
You never know when you'll get into a financial bind. You can prepare yourself to deal with the mess. You can also get a loan to deal with the situation -- but once it's over, you're obviously still stuck with a the resulting debt ...
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4 Ways To Reduce Risk In Your Retirement Plan
Many people are worried about their retirement from a money perspective. According to a survey by Transamerica, most workers think the financial challenges they'll face in retirement will be harder to overcome than those that prior generations ...
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8 First-Time Investing Tips All Couples Should Consider
There are milestones to which most couples look forward and for which they prepare -- such as getting married -- but the same can't always be said for making joint investments. What you do with your money is an important and impactful consideration ...
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Beware the Four Horsemen of Personal Finance
Reverend Len from the First United Church of Our Lady of Blessed Household Finances is back in his pulpit and I know you all know what that means...
Yep. It's time for another homily for my small but faithful congregation!
I've already showed ...
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Black Coffee: Gold and the Unraveling Financial System
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It’s House-Hunting Season: The 3 Essential Aspects of Any Home Search
Fall is one of the busiest times of the year for homeowners and sellers alike, but for buyers in particular, it's easy to get overwhelmed with your never-ending search. That's especially true in our current seller's market, where competition for ...
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What Everyone Should Consider Before Getting an Online Cash Advance
At some point during our lifetime we're all bound to fall short of cash. The reasons can be numerous: For example, an insurance premium comes due, a last-minute trip to another city to attend a wedding, an ER visit, or even an emergency home repair. ...
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Grandfather Says: How I Order Pizza
Grandfather likes the funny epitaphs he's seen.
But he tries to have fun beforehand, because it's better than being morose.
When he orders pizza, he tells the clerk to charge his credit card now so she'll get paid in case he dies before he can ...
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In Plain Terms: What Are the 5 Main Advantages of Term Life Insurance?
Your loved ones are, and should be, one of your most important priorities. If something were to happen to you, rendering you unable to take care of them, would you truly be comfortable with the very idea of such a scenario unfolding? Term insurance ...
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3 Undeniable Advantages of Credit Monitoring
(This article is sponsored by Credit Sesame.)
In this highly technological age, it's very easy to keep track of your finances online. You have access to all the information you need with just a click of the button. However, this also means that ...
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How Misplaced Financial Priorities Lead to Lame Excuses
My teenage son Matthew had a bit of a tantrum last week -- okay, actually it was a full-scale meltdown -- after he found out that I wouldn't let him ride his BMX bicycle until he got the brakes repaired.
It turns out his bike brakes broke (try ...
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Black Coffee: Has The Almighty Dollar Finally Worn Out Its Welcome?
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