For some people, it's tough letting go. Of anything.
Take my wife, for instance; she saves everything.
The other day the Honeybee showed me her baseball ticket from our very first date way back on September 24, 1995.
And if I ever feel oddly ...
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The Shark Tank Formula For Startup Success
Over the course of ABC's reality TV show Shark Tank, business dreams have turned into a reality for many entrepreneurs looking for startup success.
Shark Tank highlights the ups and downs the process entrepreneurs must go through in order to ...
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Insurance Systems Supported by Rules Engine Technology
Traditional systems based on hard-coded logic cannot keep pace with these demands. Modern rules engine technology transforms how insurers configure products, calculate premiums and manage compliance. In the insurance industry, speed, transparency, ...
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7 Ways to Improve Your Finances Before Winter Sets In
Summertime, with all its outdoor fun and activities, can do a considerable amount of damage to your budget – but there's no reason to panic because autumn is a great time to concentrate on getting your financial situation back on track. If you want ...
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Black Coffee: Midnight Oil
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.
Another busy week is crossed off the ...
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 74
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
The Steinway Grand Piano
Owning a Steinway piano was my life’s dream. In August 1980 we bought a new, 7-foot Steinway grand ...
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7 Signs That the Home You Want to Buy or Rent Has a Pest Problem
So you think you found the home of your dreams? Well, that potential dream home could easily turn out to be a nightmare if you don't pay attention during the house hunting process. After all, it's easy to overlook a pest problem; many new home buyers ...
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How to Get a Car Loan If You Have Terrible or No Credit
Getting a car loan is very easy if you have a good credit score that meets the lending criteria of the financier, but when you have a poor credit report or no credit at all, the exercise can become really difficult. If that's your hard reality, then ...
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9 Movie Theater Extras That We Could All Do Without
Let me tell you, sometimes this working-for-a-living thing isn't all it's cracked up to be. For the past couple of weeks I've been in one of those high-pressure do-or-die phases that requires me to be at the office from six in the morning to six at ...
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Black Coffee: Downbound Train
It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe ...
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I hope everybody had a wonderful week. ...
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True Money Stories: Madcap Musings About Family Life and Personal Finance
On sale now at Amazon in Kindle ($9.99) and Paperback versions ($19.11)! The book includes 167 of my all-time most popular blog posts. Click here for the affiliate link. ...
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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, you ...
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How to Know When It’s Time to Cut and Run On an Investment
Nobody ever likes to admit when they are wrong, but sometimes it really is best to just cut your losses and run. This can apply to many different things in life, from relationships to money, but since this blog primarily focuses on good personal ...
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4 Ways Social Media Use Makes You Vulnerable to Identity Fraud
Most of us use at least one form of social media to stay in touch with friends and family we don't get to see every day. Whether it's Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, or Instagram, social media gives us the ability to share updates with all our friends ...
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Save Money Faster By Turbo-Charging Your Change Jar
I have already shared my frustrating supermarket misadventure where I had the misfortune of getting behind a nice lady who paid for her groceries with a giant bag of quarters.
I used that little episode to talk about about the benefits of ...
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Black Coffee: Welcome to the (Debt) Jungle
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Well... another busy week is behind ...
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The Ultimate Checklist: Preparing Your Home for a Successful Sale
When the time comes to put your home on the market, the preparation you do beforehand can make a significant difference in both the speed of the sale and the price you receive. A well-prepared home speaks volumes to prospective buyers, indicating a ...
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How to Navigate Selling Your Home When a Property Chain Breaks
Selling a home can be stressful, but when a property chain breaks, it can feel like everything is falling apart.
If you’re in the middle of a sale and suddenly hear that the buyer has backed out – or the person buying their home has – it can leave ...
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 73
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
The Knabe Square Grand Piano
While still in Warrenton, we “adopted” an unplayable Knabe Square Grand piano, with massive ...
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Outdoor Living: What to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
No matter where your family lives, there is no arguing that natural spaces are often more appealing. Fresh air, sprawling lakes, and abundant wildlife offer an escape from everyday distractions, so it's no wonder that 37% of families say that ...
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