Clean running water is something we all take for granted. After all, there's nothing easier than going to the nearest tap, turning the handle, and being instantly greeted with as much potable water as you can drink.
Water is ridiculously cheap ...
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How Home Crowdfunding May Let Millennials Live the American Dream
American millennials are making the news once again. This time, it's because the demographic as a whole can't afford to purchase homes.
According to a survey by Apartment list, a staggering 80% of millennials, those born between the years 1980 and ...
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3 Important Tax Deduction Rules You Should Always Remember
The best way to maximize your deductions and increase your tax return is to hire a tax consultant to help you go through everything. However, if you decide to do it on your own, you can still get a number of deductions as long as you remember the ...
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5 Ways You Can Save Money on Groceries This Week
For many people, the grocery bill is one of their largest monthly expenses. Fortunately, you can easily save money on groceries this week -- and every week after that -- with a little pre-planning and a lot of creative frugality.
Nix the ...
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Black Coffee: Painting the Town Red
It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe ...
Welcome to another rousing edition of Black Coffee, your off-beat weekly round-up of what's been going on in the world of money and personal finance.
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5 Ways the Oil Industry Affects the US Economy
When you invest in the oil sector, you're taking a stake in an industry that everyone needs -- so you need to know how to track these unique investments, when they change, and why.
The US economy ebbs and flows with the oil industry. Then again, ...
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An HVAC Professional Teaches High School Students About the Field
While most people are gearing up for the winter weather with warm clothes and jackets, one high school teacher is hoping to teach his students about the ins-and-outs of a homeowner's winter lifeline, better known as the HVAC system.
According to ...
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The Fastest Way to Improve Your Credit Score
There are few things in life that follow you the way that your credit does. Your credit score is essentially a score that represents your standing in the business world, and this has a direct impact on many major purchases and loans. Whenever you ...
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How to Determine How Much Rent You Can Really Afford
Moving to a new home is almost always an exciting time. And when it comes to finding a new place to live, affordability is usually one of the top considerations for any renter. Frankly, when you stop to think about it, "How much rent can I reasonably ...
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A Simple Test to Know If It’s Better to Rent or Buy a House
This weekend my friend and I got into a discussion regarding the housing market; he was wondering whether current prices were still cheap enough to justify buying a new home.
"That's a good question," I told him, "We could ask my Magic 8-Ball, but ...
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Black Coffee: Enter the Dragon
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How to Measure Your Performance as a Trader or Investor
If someone asked you to rate yourself as a trader, how would you evaluate yourself? Would you consider yourself to be highly successful, mediocre or needing a lot of improvement?
Do you even know how to evaluate yourself at this moment?
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4 Strategies to Help You Avoid Bankruptcy
Though many people find themselves on the brink of bankruptcy because of massive medical expenses or unexpected job loss, there are others who end up there because of reckless spending habits and a failure to plan for the future. It is all too common ...
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The Best Personal Finance Book I’ve Ever Read
It seems like every week I get at least one note in my inbox asking me about personal finance books and a suggestion for which one to buy.
Well ... The other day somebody asked me to recommend a personal finance book they could give to their ...
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How to Use Credit Card Chargebacks to Get Refunds from Stubborn Vendors
Not every merchant goes by the mantra, "The customer is always right." Therefore, even if you've received a fraudulent charge or want to return a piece of merchandise, they may not let you -- and you may not get your money back.
Fortunately, ...
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My Cola Taste Test: Is Coke Really Better Than Pepsi?
People have been enjoying cola-flavored soft drinks ever since 1886 when the first glasses of Coca-Cola were being served up for five cents each (about $1.44 in today's dollars) at a local Atlanta pharmacy.
Today, soft drinks are a key part of a ...
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Black Coffee: A Thief In the Night
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Well ... the New Year is here -- but ...
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What is a Rewards Credit Card?
A rewards credit card is specifically targeted at people who want a bonus in exchange for using the card; so the more you purchase, the more rewards you earn. Common rewards include:
Cash dividends. With these cards, for every dollar you spend, ...
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How to Get the Most from Your Gym Membership and Avoid Burning Out
The missus and I joined a sports club many years ago and we have absolutely no regrets about it. So I want to share my thoughts on how we get the most from our gym membership every year.
While it's true you can get fit for little or no money, the ...
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5 Ideas for Tackling Debt If You Retire with a Mortgage
According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, outstanding mortgage balances among the elderly have risen by 142% in the last 20 years. Even if you're not yet elderly and thinking about retiring, this is alarming news. If you're considering ...
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