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18 Fun Facts About Money That You Probably Didn’t Know
You probably already knew that, long before the ubiquitous paper currencies we use today to pay for goods and services existed, man used various items as a medium of exchange including cowrie shells, leather, amber, rice, salt, thimbles and even ...
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Black Coffee: More Pie In the Sky
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9 Important Strategies to Help You Manage Financial Risks
Internationally-known daredevil Karl Wallenda earned his fame by performing acrobatic acts high above the ground -- without a safety net.
For years, Wallenda had performed his dangerous stunts countless times without incident, but on March 22, ...
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Black Coffee: Parasites and Leeches
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25 Examples of Shrinkflation That No Longer Fool Consumers
Not too long ago I was preparing a recipe from an old cookbook that called for a couple of 7-ounce cans of tuna.
After looking in the pantry, I was happy to see that I had exactly two cans of tuna -- until I remembered that tuna was one of the ...
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Black Coffee: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
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How Do I Choose the Best Balance Transfer Credit Card?
A balance transfer credit card is a great way to consolidate debts spread across multiple credit cards by transferring them to a single credit card account. The most important consideration in choosing the best one for you depends on how you plan to ...
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The 10 Worst Things I Ever Bought
Most of us have no trouble remembering the best things we ever bought. The worst things are another matter.
Anyway, here's my list. How does it compare to yours?
1. My first house
Purchase Date: 1990
Purchase Price: $114,000
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Black Coffee: Paper Lies and Broken Promises
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The Real Secret to Becoming Rich as a King
I've always loved chess; I started playing the game at the tender age of seven and quickly fell in love with its intoxicating combination of tactics and strategy. Although I don't play chess as much as I'd like today, whenever I have the opportunity ...
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The Big Secret the Banking Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
Because lending money costs a bank absolutely nothing, banks are fundamentally unlike any other business in some ways.
Yes, lending money costs the banks nothing. Think about it: Thanks to fractional reserve banking, the banks get to create the ...
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Black Coffee: Damn the Torpedoes
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I’m Stumped: 7 Perplexing Money Questions Without a Good Answer
Did you know that back in 2013, then British Prime Minister David Cameron offered $1.54 million to the first person who could solve mankind's greatest challenge? He did.
However, before the challenge could officially begin, he had to wait for an ...
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Black Coffee: A Land of Confusion
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Economic Collapse 101: How to Prepare for Water Supply Disruptions
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.
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Black Coffee: Painting the Town Red
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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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