A few months ago, my roommate and I were bonding over appetizers and drinks at a tapas restaurant when two men approached us.
"Excuse me, ladies, can we join you?"
It was the type of venue where strangers regularly chat with strangers filled ...
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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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8 Stupid Fees Consumers Hate to Pay (But Often Do Anyway)
In this tough economy, businesses of all types continue to nickel and dime us to death with add-on charges. Needless to say, they want you to believe that those fees are necessary to cover the additional costs of doing business; pizza delivery fees ...
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Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Calculate This Bill’s Tip
By the time kids leave the 5th grade they should know how to calculate simple percentages, which is one of the most critical mathematical tools we have at our disposal after we become adults.
Thanks to the longtime custom of tipping, restaurants ...
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5 Product Upgrades and Services That Aren’t Worth Paying Extra For
Everybody knows that when it comes to investing, you have to take risks to earn big returns. Likewise, when it comes to saving money, sometimes it pays to push your luck and take a risk too.
Unfortunately, many people are so adverse to taking ...
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How to Reduce Everyday Spending
Cutting down monthly spending is something we would all like to do. However, it might not be as difficult as you think. There are many areas of household spending where cuts can be made. Although if you find yourself struggling with one too many ...
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When Good Personal Finance Practices Go Too Far
If a little is good, then it follows that more must be better. Well, okay, maybe not all the time.
Take coupons, for instance. Clipping coupons to save money on groceries is a sensible idea. But so-called extreme couponing takes this otherwise ...
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100 Words On: Why It Pays to Sleep on It Prior to a Big Decision
When youre facing an important financial decision, theres something to be said about taking a night to think it over. That's because, when it comes right down to it, most financial decisions aren't emergencies -- although a lot of folks might think ...
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Personal Computer Requirements: How to Make Sure You Don’t Overpay
Depending on where you live, as many as 92% of your neighbors own at least one computer. Unfortunately, many people who are in the market for a laptop or desktop computer find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer volume of computer configurations on ...
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Things You Should and Shouldn’t Consider Splurging On
Once you have a budget set and you start building up some disposable income, you need to figure out how you're going to use that money. Sometimes the perception of money management is that you're on the far end of two spectra. You either live ...
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How to Avoid Spending Too Much For A Quality Mattress
How do you feel when you wake up to start your day? Few of us report that we feel less than well-rested, and this may be a sign that we need to get a new mattress. Often, the root of our sleep problems literally lie in the mattress that we sleep on. ...
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Buying And Selling? Try Using Bitcoin Escrow to Protect Yourself
Not everybody is looking to scam you out of money, but if you've been selling products or services online, then you likely have been burned before.
You uphold your end of the bargain and expect others to do the same. Most times they do, but it ...
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I Ordered Some Omaha Steaks; But Were They Worth the Price?
Aside from the vegetarians and vegans of the world, who doesn't love a good steak?
On second thought, there are more than a few vegetarians and vegans out there who, when pressed, will sheepishly admit they love steak too.
I only bring this up ...
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Should You Really Buy a Car Online?
The answer in many ways to a consumer's prayers, buying a car online can circumvent many of the unpleasant aspects of purchasing a new vehicle. On the other hand, this method also bypasses a number of factors key to getting the car you need. Thus, ...
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100 Words On: Why Buying in Bulk Is Not Always a Smart Idea
Although it requires extra storage and higher upfront costs, many consumers buy their groceries and other products in bulk to save money. But that strategy can quickly backfire for those who indiscriminately buy massive quantities of ...
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Drop the Guilt: How To Splurge Without Breaking the Bank
Is it just me, or do I come off at times as a real financial stick in the mud? Uh huh. That's what I thought.
Look back at my archives and you'll notice I've written plenty of articles about the importance of saving money and spending less than ...
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Should You Buy a Diamond Engagement Ring from a Retailer or Wholesale?
So you've finally decided to take that next big step and get engaged -- but if you think making that decision was hard, then you're in for a ride, because the most common question that pops into the mind of someone getting engaged is what type of ...
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How Impulsivity Affects Your Financial Decisions
We're all guilty of an impulsive purchase or two; in fact, in four out of every ten stores we visit, we're likely to make an average of three unplanned purchases. Impulsivity -- also known as impulsiveness -- is something that even the most organized ...
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5 Ways to Cut Costs with the Latest Technology
Some of the best things in life are free, right? Unfortunately, not a lot of things can be free but they can cost a little bit less.
Some may look at technology and see it as a black hole for your money. For example, televisions always seem to be ...
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10 Shopping Hacks That Will Ensure You Always Get the Best Deal
Everyone loves a good deal. But your shopping habits could probably use a little tweaking. Online shopping and apps have changed the way shoppers buy things. And with that, tried and true shopping hacks may have changed, too.
Of course, finding ...
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