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8 First-Time Investing Tips for Couples

By Mikey Rox

There are milestones to which most couples look forward and for which they prepare -- such as getting married -- but the same can't always be said for making joint investments. What you do with your money is an important and impactful consideration ...

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February 7, 2023

How to Know If You’re Dating a Deadbeat

By Len Penzo

Are you afraid you may be romantically attached to a financially irresponsible person? Or maybe you're unsure about how to know if you're dating a deadbeat. These are both serious situations that require immediate attention. I'm very fortunate that ...

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February 6, 2023

36 Amazing Uses for Plastic Grocery Bags

By Len Penzo

I've been a big defender of plastic grocery bags for a long time. In fact, last year I challenged readers to tell me why the humble plastic bag is still maligned by so many people. Now I may be just a wee bit biased, but I think I made a very ...

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January 23, 2023

What You Must Know Before Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

By Edward M. Bernstein

More Americans are filing medical malpractice suits in the US -- but not because doctors are doing a worse job. In fact, they're doing roughly the same quality job. However, consumers today are more savvy and informed about how to find a malpractice ...

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January 18, 2023

Million Dollar Neighborhoods Are Still Popping Up Across the US

By Corazon Gritar

Across the United States, more than 800 neighborhoods have a median home value that exceeds $1 million, according to a report by Trulia. This new data means that the number of US homes costing $1 million or more has doubled since 2012. While the ...

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January 17, 2023

Tips for Budgeting a Wedding

By Corazon Gritar

Budgeting for a wedding can seem like an overwhelming task. Most people need help figuring out where to begin. However, it doesn't have to be stressful. This article will help you break down every part of budgeting a wedding into manageable parts. ...

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January 9, 2023

Dear Friend: Here Are 41 Reasons Why I’m NOT Lending the Money

By Len Penzo

The conventional wisdom is that you should never lend money to friends or family. For me, that old saw was reinforced after I read a curious article in the Huffington Post that attempted to explain why our friends and family often fail to repay ...

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January 2, 2023

A Surefire Way to Teach Kids the Value of Money

By Len Penzo

One of the more difficult jobs any parent faces is teaching their kids the value of a dollar. Sadly, some kids never learn that money doesn't grow on trees. It may seem cruel, but parents who aren't afraid to let their kids spend their money on ...

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December 22, 2022

Surprising Survey Results Highlight Attitudes of Young Drivers

By Enero Febrero

As the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the road safety charity, Brake, work together to revise the existing learning-to-drive system, one survey suggests that the task of improving the habits and attitudes of young drivers may be ...

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December 21, 2022

The Thermostat Isn’t the Only Tool for Saving Money on Your Utility Bills

By Len Penzo

Despite the conventional wisdom, there is at least one study out there that has concluded that opposites really don't attract -- at least when it comes to successful relationships. If that's so, then perhaps my marriage is on borrowed time because ...

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December 19, 2022

3 Ways to Reduce Your Calling Costs

By Sabado Domingo

Everybody loves a cheap phone bill. But keeping in touch with family and friends on the phone can get very expensive if not handled properly. So with that in mind, here's how many savvy shoppers reduce their calling costs both domestically and ...

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December 14, 2022

How to Save Money at the Vet and Minimize Pet Medical Costs

By Len Penzo

Awhile back, we took our Rhodesian Ridgeback to the veterinarian for what I like to describe as a pet "lube, oil and filter." To put it another way, we had him placed under a general anesthetic so the vet could clean his teeth and work on repairing a ...

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December 12, 2022

The Importance of Good Moral Character

By Len Penzo

When evaluating people, they say good moral character trumps all. Coach John Wooden always preached that character was more important than reputation because "character is what you really are, while reputation is merely what others think you are." ...

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December 8, 2022

The Importance of Understanding Energy Tariffs

By Sabado Domingo

Energy is necessary for running our businesses and homes, but it can be costly. Consumers and suppliers alike have borne the brunt of the UK's energy crisis, which has since seen the price of energy skyrocketing thanks to high energy ...

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December 6, 2022

Home Repair Scams: Here Are the 9 Biggest

By Len Penzo

I've had numerous home repair scammers come to my house through the years offering "great deals" that were really anything but. You know the type. Most of these guys wouldn't know what a contractor's license looked like if it hit them in the ...

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November 28, 2022

4 Ways to Have a Budget Friendly Wedding

By Corazon Gritar

While any major party or event has its costs, weddings with ridiculous price tags are becoming increasingly common. In fact, the cost of weddings in recent years has forced some couples to put off tying the knot altogether. The average amount spent ...

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November 22, 2022

9 Great Gift Ideas for People Who Have Everything

By Len Penzo

I always struggle when it comes to finding great gift ideas for people who have everything. My family draws names every year as part of our annual Christmas gift exchange. It's typically done a year in advance, on Christmas Day, long after all the ...

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November 21, 2022

Why Programmable Thermostats Rarely Save People Money

By Len Penzo

For most folks who find themselves away from home for a good portion of the day, a programmable thermostat offers many benefits. Conventional wisdom says one of the biggest is lower energy bills resulting from more efficient heating and air ...

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November 10, 2022

How I Fought My Parking Ticket and Beat City Hall

By Len Penzo

Usually, the only warm-blooded creature in the house that ever bothers to get up and acknowledge me when I come through the front door is my dog, Jack. So I knew something was wrong when I walked through the door and the Honeybee greeted me with a ...

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October 31, 2022

5 Easy Ways to Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency This Winter

By Corazon Gritar

The time of year for cozy sweaters, sheepskin slippers, nights by the fireplace, and big mugs of hot cocoa is fast approaching. However, that means the time of year for all of the warm air in your home trying to escape and cold air from the outdoors ...

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October 25, 2022

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