If you're like me, you never ever give your credit cards a second thought. However, after recently getting stuck in a supermarket line behind a nice lady who decided to pay for her groceries with a giant bag of loose change, I developed a new-found ...
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Sharing Economy Companies That Can Help You Earn Extra Income
If you're like some Americans, you may be struggling to make ends meet, living paycheck to paycheck without much savings to speak of. When you're in that kind of situation, every little extra bit of income helps. Thankfully, there are sharing economy ...
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Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons That Every Homeowner Needs to Know
The reverse mortgage is a financial option that has been around for decades, but relatively few people ever use them. However, the truth is, many people in their sixties and older end up with a majority of their wealth tied up in their home, while ...
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Black Coffee: Home Cooking
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How to Choose the Best Balance Transfer 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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How Economic Events Influence the Forex Market
Just like commodities, currency exchange prices are also influenced by the forces of demand and supply. These forces are triggered by several aspects, which cause increase or decrease of demand or supply suddenly, thereby causing the fluctuation of ...
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Should You Consider A Pre-Settlement Loan In a Personal Injury Case?
Entering a personal injury case can be full of uncertainties, especially when it comes to your finance future. Lawsuits can drag on for years, so it is certainly tempting to take a payment in the meantime. Pre-settlement lawsuit loans are there to ...
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Is Coinstar’s Conversion Fee Worth the Price?
I think grocery store self-check stands are both a blessing and a curse.
When multiple shoppers, loaded up with enough groceries to, say, sustain a family of four through a nuclear winter are queued up in front of a human cashier, self-check ...
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Black Coffee: Slaves & Skeptics
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 71
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
Dave’s close connections to music began when he was a boy and grew up hearing classical records played by his father on an old ...
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4 Things Everyone Needs to Know Before Pitching a Client
It doesn't matter what line of work you're in; if it comes down to working with clients, making sales, or even getting everyone on board, then you need to know how to manage your clients. That's exactly why you should take the time to study and ...
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4 Rules for Cashing Out Your 401k When You’re In a Financial Pickle
There may be times in life that you'll fall into financial hardship, and it's wise to plan ahead for the inevitable. An emergency fund -- that is, a generous amount of cash in your savings or another account -- is ideal for dealing with these ...
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Common Pitfalls in Business Operations and How to Avoid Them
Running a business isn't just about having a great product or service. You also need to get all the behind-the-scenes operations right. From managing finances to handling employees and staying compliant with regulations, the success of your business ...
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Understanding the Basics of Property Investment
Have you ever thought about owning property but didn’t know where to start? Investing in property can feel overwhelming at first. There are so many things to consider – prices, neighborhoods, loans, risks, and more. But with a little guidance, the ...
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Breaking Down the Cost of Saying Goodbye: My Journey with Funeral Planning
Hey there, friends. Let’s talk about something most of us avoid until we absolutely can’t – planning for the inevitable. A few months ago, I found myself sitting at my kitchen table, coffee in hand, staring at a stack of bills and a notebook titled ...
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Exploring the Cons of Informal Borrowing
Informal borrowing often seems like an attractive funding option for investors looking to finance a new real estate project. After all, it’s a quick and easy solution when cash is tight, and there’s often no paperwork, no credit checks, and no ...
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Are Extended Warranties Worth It? 4 Questions to Ask Before Buying
As many guys will tell you, after countless cookouts and parties we tend to get attached to our barbecue grills the same way we get attached to our dogs.
Let's face it, a good barbecue grill, like a good dog, is something to be revered, which is ...
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Black Coffee: Death & Taxes
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What Is a Balance Transfer Credit Card?
Balance transfer cards are specifically targeted for those who are looking to consolidate debts spread across multiple credit cards by transferring them to a single credit card account. Best of all, you can transfer balances from gas, store and other ...
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Debunking Common Legal Myths About Nursing Home Debt
Nursing homes are long-term medical care communities for older adults who need round-the-clock, hands-on care from medical staff. Older adults with dementia, mobility conditions, or other disabilities often reside in nursing homes for safety and ...
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