I love Halloween. It's one of my favorite holidays -- and based upon its mass appeal, apparently I'm not alone.
In fact, even though the wicked economy continues to put a scare into most people, when it comes to celebrating what was originally ...
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Black Coffee: The Wolf at the Door
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.
First off, I want to thank everyone ...
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What Can I Do to Improve a Low Credit Score?
A low credit score can affect your life in more ways than you might think -- which is why it's important to maintain the highest score possible.
If your credit score is less than optimal, here are the most effective ways to help you increase that ...
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How Does a Secured Credit Card Work?
Secured credit cards are primarily used to help people build credit. Like any other regular credit card, a secured credit card comes with a credit line; as such, any payment activity is reported to the major credit bureaus. However, unlike a typical ...
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The Pros & Cons of Freezing Your Credit Report: Is It Really Worth It?
The humongous data breach in 2017 by Equifax that exposed the sensitive personal information of nearly 146 million Americans, greatly increased the risk of identity theft and financial fraud for those affected.
Most people realize it's a risk that ...
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Black Coffee: Rest in Peace, Dad
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What Should I Do if My Credit Card Application Is Rejected?
Nobody wants to have a credit card application rejected, but it happens. If your application was denied, the good news is there are steps you can take that may still put plastic in your wallet.
Rule out simple application errors. You rejection ...
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14 Unconventional Money Moves That Are Smarter Than You Think
Life doesn't always turn out as you might expect it to. The truth is, many things in life often defy all sense of logic.
For example, there was a time when a reasonable person watching Justin Bieber sing on a city sidewalk for spare change would ...
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Black Coffee: Forward, Soviet!
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How Can I Find My Credit Score for Free?
Your credit score is a financial report card that tells lenders how risky it is to do business with you. The higher your score, the more likely you are to pay back a loan -- and that means that lenders will be more willing to offer you bigger loans ...
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Pigly: My New One-Stop Shop for Free Personal Finance Tools & Calculators
Last month, with interest rates plumbing all-time lows, I decided to refinance my home mortgage. As you might expect, a good portion of my pre-refinance research required me to map out the various combinations of loan periods and interest rates and ...
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100 Famous Quotes About Debt
Let's face it: not all debt is bad. For example, debt is generally okay whenever it's used to buy something that may increase in value.
That being said, it's always best to try and keep your debts to a minimum. So with that in mind, here are, in ...
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Black Coffee: The Chairmen of the Boards
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Good to Know: The 5 Criteria That Determine Your Credit Score
Your credit score is a financial report card that tells lenders how risky it is to do business with you. Scores range from 300 to 850.The higher your score, the more likely you are to pay back a loan -- and that means that lenders will be more ...
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Here’s an Easy Way to Save $1500 Per Year – Just By Doing Your Laundry
Nobody likes doing the laundry. Well, at least nobody I talk to.
I know for a fact that the Honeybee never looks forward to laundry day. Even so, she won't let me come anywhere near the washing machine because she hates the way I do laundry. ...
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Black Coffee: Revenge of the Fed
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Despite the continuing economic ...
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How Do I Choose the Best 0% Purchase Credit Card?
A 0% purchase credit card offers zero interest on purchases for an introductory time period. After this period expires, any outstanding balances are charged a standard interest rate.
Here are some important points to consider when finding the best ...
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The Best Household CEOs Understand the Importance of Saying ‘No’
By most accounts, there are more than 250,000 words in the English language.
Of course, I have my favorites.
For example, I've always been quite fond of platypus; I smile every time I hear myself say it.
For some reason, there happens to be ...
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Black Coffee: America’s Coming ‘Eat Your Peas’ Moment
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Summer is in its waning days, and for ...
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What Is a 0% Purchase Credit Card?
As the name implies, a 0% credit card offers 0% interest on purchases for an introductory time period -- typically from 6 to 12 months. After the intro period expires, any outstanding balances are charged a standard interest rate.
Avoid getting a ...
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