You might think that the best way to save money is to not spend it. However, some of the most useful money saving tips involve taking advantage of free services and exercising a modicum of self-control. But those are not the only ways to save money. ...
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5 Pitfalls to Avoid If You’re Trying to Improve Your Credit Score
Are you going to take out a loan? Do you want to apply for another credit card? If so, your credit score can increase your chances of getting your applications approved. You see, the credit score is a numerical value that tells lenders that you are ...
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How I Live on Less than $40,000 Annually: Emily from Illinois
My name is Emily and I'm 27. My husband, Kirk, is 29 and we have a newborn son. We live in Springfield, Illinois.
I'm transitioning from full-time to part-time as an accountant and teaching a few violin students. My husband is a guitar teacher and ...
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Black Coffee: Godzilla vs. The Pizza Monster
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.
And away we go ...
"Gold is an ...
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How to Find a Legitimate Debt Relief Company
Are you in over your head in debt and feel like there's no end in sight? The first step is to take a deep breath and know you're not alone. After all, US consumer debt rose $13.9 billion in January 2018 to $3.86 trillion overall; that's an annualized ...
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Stretching Your Money: What Do Hotel Star Ratings Really Mean?
If you've ever searched for a hotel, whether via an online travel agency, a guidebook or simply by looking at hotel websites, you've probably noticed star ratings and deals and promotions with headlines like those above.
But have you ever thought ...
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Black Coffee: Bitcoins, Bolivars and Other Rotten Easter Eggs
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Deciding Between Debit or Credit Is Easy with the Right Bank Account
Every time you shop, you're likely presented with the conundrum of choosing debit or credit. After all. who carries cash anymore, anyway?
When you're asked to decide, you might think: Do I want to get the cash back on that credit card, or is it ...
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Black Coffee: The Idiot Lights Are Flashing Red
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5 Reasons To Seriously Consider Investing In Blockchain Technology
When you want to invest, it can be simple to just go with the same assets people have been investing in for years -- like a mutual fund. On the other hand, you might just consider investing in the new, hip, trendy blockchain tech.
The Significance ...
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How to Make Buying Your First Car as Easy as It Can Be
When you're ready to buy a car for the first time, it's important to be prepared before you head to the dealership. Some first-time car buyers make the mistake of simply going to a dealership and buying the first car they think is right for them. Use ...
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7 Tips for Saving Money on Prescription Medicines
More than half of the American population relies on at least one prescription medication. If you're in that group, then you know how expensive medications can get. But don't lose hope.
You can save a lot of money on prescription drugs if you know ...
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Happiness and the Value of Understanding Why You Do What You Do
Today I want to share with you a very brief -- but brilliant -- story written by Mark Albion that I recently discovered. I hope it encourages you to reflect on your goals in life -- and the strategy you're employing to reach them:
The Parable of the ...
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Black Coffee: Fools, Gold, and Fool’s Gold
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4 Novel Ways to Earn a Little Extra Cash
According to the latest figures from the US Census Bureau, the average household income is $73,298. Now that might sound like quite a lot but, as anyone knows, we could always do with a little more.
The problem is that there are only so many hours ...
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A Primer on Long Term Care Insurance
Have you ever sat down and looked at all the different types of insurance that are available? There are insurance plans for almost anything: house insurance, vehicles, renters, life insurance. You can even get pet insurance.
No matter what type of ...
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7 Money Skills My Immigrant Parents Taught Me
Im Asian-American, straight off the boat ... er, straight off the Boeing. My parents carried me to the Land of Stars and Stripes back when I was wearing diapers.
Since good ol' Mom and Dad didn't launch their lives in America until they reached ...
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Does Today’s Economy Make Retirement Impossible?
Life in retirement, which once conjured images of golf and sunsets at the beach, took on a drearier edge in recent years as more people realize they are unprepared financially to stop working.
The Washington Post has called it "the new reality of ...
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A Simple Trick for Getting Credit Card Interest Charges Waived
There are those who steadfastly insist that credit cards are evil, and that credit card companies are greedy heartless scalawags that care only about one thing: making a profit.
I've got news for them: Credit card companies aren't evil.
Neither ...
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Black Coffee: Welcome to the Financial Fun House
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