There are plenty of food snobs out there who insist that it is sacrilegious to put ketchup on a hot dog. That assessment is echoed by The National Hot Dog Council which proclaims that ketchup should never be put on a hot dog by anyone over the age of ...
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The 6 Most Valuable Grocery Store Products
When it comes to utility, not all grocery items are created equal.
If value can be defined by versatility then, some grocery items offer a lot more bang for your buck than others.
Sure, everybody knows about the incredible and legendary ...
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Black Coffee: Out to Lunch
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Series I Savings Bonds Are Now Paying 9.62%; Here Are Their Pros and Cons
The Honeybee and I recently bought $20,000 worth of United States' Series I savings bonds - known colloquially as "I bonds" - in order to take advantage of their current "risk free" interest rate of 9.62%. That's right; nine point six two ...
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Black Coffee: Are You Not Entertained?
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100 Words On: What You Should Always Do Before Buying Stuff Online
It's estimated that online sales in the United States was $870 billion in 2021 -- that's a lot of people clicking on website "Buy Now" buttons.
I recently saved $25 on a $100 online purchase simply because I spent two minutes searching the ...
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Black Coffee: A Fistful of Dollars
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Early vs. Delayed Retirement: Which Path Is Harder?
Not too long ago, I was driving my family along the foothills of Southern California, at the base of the magnificent San Gabriel mountains.
Believe it or not, the San Gabriels top out at over 10,000 feet; and while the panorama from the top of ...
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Black Coffee: The Fed Is Flying Blind
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100 Words On: A Surefire Way to Beat the Lottery
I realize I've made this point before but, come on, talk about a sucker's bet: The odds are before you ever strike it rich playing the lottery you'll most likely be struck by lightning. Twice. Now consider this: Over a ten year period, somebody who ...
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What Girl Scout Cookies Can Teach Us About Mortgages
I love this time of year because the Girl Scouts in my area are out selling their cookies. Of course, that means they'll soon be knocking on my door -- and I'll once again spend 10 minutes agonizing between the Thin Mints, Do-Si-Dos and Caramel ...
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Black Coffee: From Soup to Nuts
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7 Questions That Customers Are Rarely Asked Anymore
It's hard for me to believe, but I turned 58 years old this year.
I know, I don't look a day over 70.
When I was a young boy, I thought people in their fifties were ancient. Perhaps they are; but I don't feel ancient. In fact, with only a few ...
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Black Coffee: Off to the Races
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100 Words On: Why Financial Freedom Requires Very Little Money
Don't fall into the trap of thinking that one has to be "rich" to attain financial freedom. There are lots of people earning millions per year who aren't financially free, just as it's also true that there are folks earning less than $50,000 annually ...
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Why Premium Gasoline Is a Lot Like Male-Enhancement Drugs
The things I do for this blog in the name of personal finance.
One day last month I got into a lunchtime conversation at work with a contractor who tried to convince me he had good reasons for putting premium gasoline in his Toyota Corolla, the ...
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Black Coffee: War of the Worlds
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The Great Paper Towel Test: What Brand Is Your Best Value?
The paper towel is one of the greatest inventions ever and, frankly, I think too many of us take them for granted.
Think about it: They're not only invaluable for cleaning up spills and other messes, but the best ones can also handle tough jobs ...
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Black Coffee: Subterfuge and Sabotage
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100 Words On: The Importance of Always Paying Yourself First
When it comes to saving money, the biggest hurdle for most folks is the lack of available cash after paying all of the bills every month. Fortunately, this seemingly impossible problem is easily fixed by paying yourself first -- not your creditors. ...
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