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Black Coffee: A Dozen Eggs and a Kilo of Beef

By Len Penzo

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. Well ... another glorious week comes ...

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January 26, 2019

5 Financially Smart Ways to Begin Your Day

By Enero Febrero

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Your daily habits set the foundation for success, not only for your health but also for your finances. Mastering financial success doesn't always take a lot of time, but it does take consistency. You can stay on top of your personal finances by ...

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January 25, 2019

Grandfather Says: Observations About Blessings

By RD Blakeslee

Grandfather has some observations about "blessings." He sees where clergymen bless babies and the hounds in fox hunts. God's blessing is often asked for, by God-fearing families as they sit down to a meal and nations as they go to war. ...

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January 24, 2019

Vacation Destination Fact Sheet: The Caribbean Islands

By Sabado Domingo

The islands of the Caribbean Sea are considered by many people to be among the most romantic and relaxing destination vacations. With more than 700 islands that border or surround it, the Caribbean is one of the largest seas in the world, and these ...

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January 23, 2019

How to Choose a Responsible Lender

By Enero Febrero

You've decided to take the plunge and get a personal loan. It all sounds so simple -- but the sheer volume of personal loan options and lenders to choose from can be overwhelming. With that in mind, here is a handy guide of five simple tips designed ...

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January 22, 2019

Black Coffee: The Real Consequences of Fake Money and Cheap Credit

By Len Penzo

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. I hope everybody is having a great ...

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January 19, 2019

Controlling Your Credit: 7 Powerful Reasons Why You Need a Credit Card

By Tex Freitag

Some of us don't like the idea of owing money or using "theoretical" funds; we like the money we can see and feel. Many people have heard so many debt horror stories that they're scared of credit cards. But the truth is, there are some serious ...

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January 19, 2019

How and When Are You Supposed to Enroll in Medicare?

By Sabado Domingo

Most people are enrolled in Medicare automatically when they reach age 65, but depending on how and when you become eligible, your process may be different. Automatic enrollment You'll be automatically enrolled in Part A and Part B when you ...

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January 18, 2019

100 Words On: Why Competition Is Good For Everyone

By Len Penzo

Human nature is such that, if given the chance, most folks would choose to take the path of least resistance by avoiding competition. However, those who lack challengers almost always miss the motivation required to innovate or otherwise stay at the ...

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January 17, 2019

10 Easy New Year Health Resolutions Guaranteed to Save You Money

By Sabado Domingo

Someone once said that the only diet that works is one you'll actually stick to. It's the same story for money -- you may want to spend less money this year, but having a vague and lofty goal is almost guaranteed to fail. With that in mind, here ...

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January 16, 2019

7 Tips That Can Help You Avoid Being Audited by the Taxman

By Enero Febrero

Nothing scares the taxpayer more than the prospect of being audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). However, you should find comfort in the fact that tax audits are a rare occurrence. In fact, a measly 1% of all returns were audited last ...

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January 15, 2019

Black Coffee: Separating the Sheep from the Goats

By Len Penzo

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. Let's get right to it this week ...

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January 12, 2019

What Services Does a Mortgage Licensing Company Offer?

By Tex Freitag

Looking to become a loan officer? Want to work at a financial institution, or expand the services offered by your current company? Many people do not accomplish this all on their own; they may use the services provided by a mortgage licensing ...

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January 11, 2019

Grandfather Says: My Life as a Soldier

By RD Blakeslee

Grandfather says he was a soldier once, in the Army during Korean War times. Grandfather had developed a lot of stamina on his high school track team and, independent cuss that he was (and is), he stood during basic training forced march rest ...

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January 10, 2019

8 Small Business Financing Options for People with Bad or No Credit

By Sabado Domingo

After making the only New Year's resolution that matters, maybe it's time to use the resulting savings by turning it into an investment. A small business is one option, but they can be costly to maintain. Of course, there's certainly nothing wrong ...

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January 9, 2019

Black Coffee: The Needle and the Damage Done

By Len Penzo

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. Happy New Year everybody! Let's get ...

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January 5, 2019

4 Easy Steps to Trading a CFD Online

By Enero Febrero

A contract for difference (CFD) is a novel way of trading that allows you to trade in a financial instrument without actually owning the underlying asset. With CFDs, you can speculate on the prices of volatile financial markets worldwide such as ...

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January 4, 2019

Premier Student Loan Center Is Putting Customer Service Above New Clients

By Sabado Domingo

With post-secondary graduates facing an all-time high of student debt and staggering numbers of student loans entering into default, companies dedicated to providing financial assistance to borrowers were established. In operation for almost half a ...

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January 4, 2019

4 Habits and Systems that the Wealthy Follow Religiously

By Tex Freitag

There are rich people who are bonafide geniuses; you know, the kind that went to Harvard and then dropped out or the kind that got into MIT and used their big brains to make a ton of money. While intelligence, charm and extreme talent are wonderful ...

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January 3, 2019

6 Major Green Investments for Your Small Business

By Sabado Domingo

Going green with your business is important for protecting the environment, but did you know it can also improve your bottom line? Besides doing wonders for your company's public image, making eco-friendly changes can also save money by reducing the ...

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January 2, 2019

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