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Who built Stonehenge and what was it for?
Why isn't the word "phonetic" spelled the way it sounds?
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Black Coffee: The Emperor Has No Clothes
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Well ... another glorious week comes ...
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2 Short Term Loans That Don’t Require a Credit Check
A lot of Americans nowadays have bad credit ratings, or no credit rating at all. According to credit bureau Experian, the newest VantageScore model puts 68 million percent of people with credit ratings to have bad or poor credit scores.
For these ...
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Grandfather Says: I’m ‘Bout Half
Grandfather says years ago, Grandmother taught piano in the living room. She was, among other things, a model of deportment for the children.
Well, one evening we were enjoying a pitcher of beer and a giant pizza at Pizza hut, when in walked a ...
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Why Many People Are Choosing to Buy a Villa for Their Next Home
Villas are the ultimate homes to live in. Modern villas are made from high quality building materials and user-friendly appliances, which makes the living experience even sweeter. These homes are designed for maximum comfort and habitability via the ...
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6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Embarrassed About Being Frugal
Your friends might label you the cheapskate of the group and your frugal ways might be a running joke, but there's no reason to be embarrassed by your money-conscious mindset.
A lot of people cry broke and whine about never having enough cash to ...
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How I Live on $40,000 Annually: Jason from Maine
My name is Jason, and I live in beautiful Plymouth, Maine. I'm 29 years old with no wife or children; I live a very comfortable life with my dog on less than $40,000 annually.
I'm what many people consider frugal, some call cheap, and others call ...
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Black Coffee: Water, Water Everywhere …
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3 Tips That Will Help You Learn More About Forex Trading
Forex -- which is shorthand for "foreign exchange," but better known as world currencies -- is the largest and most liquid market in the world. As such, forex trading can be a daunting experience that requires proper groundwork. However, this ...
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Vacationing on a Budget
With summer right around the corner, many of us are thinking about vacations we want to take. But the cost of booking a getaway can be intimidating -- and for some, not feasible. According to CreditDonkey, the average vacation costs $1145 per person, ...
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How to Make Better Financial Decisions
Good financial decisions are rarely impulsive. When you make irrational, spur of the moment decisions with money, they usually lead to overspending or -- even worse -- to unwise investments. As a result, you will be unlikely to maximize your savings ...
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6 Not-So-Conventional Ways to Own a Home
Homeownership is part of the American dream, but buying a house today is not what it used to be. Fortunately for modern homebuyers, there are many nonconventional ways to become a homeowner. When you think outside the box, home buying becomes more ...
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My Ice Cream Taste Test: Are Haagen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry’s Overrated?
Did you know ice cream has been around since at least the 18th century? It has. And today, the ice cream industry is bigger than ever, churning out hundreds of flavors each year.
In case you're wondering, the four most popular ice cream flavors ...
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Black Coffee: Shuffling the Monetary System Deck Chairs
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4 Smart Reasons for Tapping Your Home Equity
Did you know that your home has a tangible value to it that you can use? The equity in your house is something that you can take advantage of, but only if you have a good reason to.
Using your home's equity is basically like taking out a second ...
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Grandfather Says: The Difference Between Cats and Dogs
Grandfather has always lived with dogs, but now that he's married to a cat lady, it's:
Grandfather admits he loves dogs, but he also admits cats are easier, at his age.
And they do things differently than dogs.
For example, cats ...
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A Quick Overview of Some Important Life Insurance Benefits
Life insurance is one of the major pillars of financial planning. In fact, it is the one of the simplest and best ways to financially safeguard the future of your loved ones in your absence. However, many people are still unaware of the benefits that ...
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6 Ways to Clean Out Your House for Cash This Spring
Spring cleaning time is almost here. With that in mind, before you start tossing out perfectly good, re-sellable items, why not take inventory of all the goodies you've got and determine the best method of sale? After all, you may as well recoup some ...
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How I Saved $36,000 in 12 Years by Doing This Simple Trick
I want everyone to pull up a chair and get comfortable because I'm about to tell you a story that may seem hard to believe -- but it is the absolute truth. Awhile back, I made a decision that forever changed my relationship to money: instead of ...
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Black Coffee: Gold and the Fed’s Monetary Roach Motel
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Gold is money. ...
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