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3 Surprises To Watch Out For When Paying for Long-Term Care

By Enero Febrero

More than 70% of Americans over the age of 65 will need long-term health care services, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. Yet, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, only 13% of those who received ...

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October 30, 2018

The 5 Worst US State Quarter Designs

By Len Penzo

It's hard to believe, but ten years has passed since the US Mint's very successful 50 State Quarters program ended. The program was a 10-year initiative that honored each of the nation's states in the order that they ratified the US Constitution or ...

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October 29, 2018

Black Coffee: A Scary Look at the Fed’s Frankenstein Economy

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. Okay ... and with that, let's get to it ...

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October 27, 2018

How to Save Money When Popping The Big Question

By Len Penzo

When it comes to engagement rings, making a choice on where to buy can be an extremely tough decision. With so many companies out there, the first step of the diamond buying experience can seem more daunting than the actual proposal. Not to mention, ...

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October 26, 2018

100 Words On: When High Car Insurance Deductibles Make Sense

By Len Penzo

While most people strive to keep their car insurance deductibles as low as possible, the downside is those deductibles result in higher premiums. But for folks who drive limited miles, safe motorists, and those who drive older vehicles that have lost ...

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October 25, 2018

Is Autopaying Your Bills Really a Good Idea?

By Tex Freitag

Signing up to pay bills with automatic payments can be a smart move if its handled properly. But there are also some pitfalls because, like many things in life, auto payments can be risky. Let's explore why that's true. Among the advantages ...

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October 24, 2018

7 Tips for Safely Storing Valuables In Your Home

By Sabado Domingo

Many people struggle with keeping their personal items safe while they're on vacation. And, believe it or not, there are just as many people out there who are uncomfortable hiding valuables in their home. Although this may seem like a tricky ...

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October 23, 2018

Black Coffee: A Tale of Loose Credit and Market Cracks

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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October 20, 2018

The Pros and Cons of Paying for an Aging Life Insurance Policy

By Tex Freitag

A universal life insurance policy can be complicated; if you look at policy documents you might get lost in the rules and jargon. Unfortunately, some insurance carriers actively try to maintain this unfair advantage by keeping clients in the dark, ...

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October 19, 2018

Grandfather Says: Sophistication is Overrated

By RD Blakeslee

Grandfather says "sophistication" is overrated. It has been fashionable for snoots to say that you lack sophistication if you don't happen to share their taste for this-or-that school of art, music, or science. Good for you! On the other hand, ...

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October 18, 2018

The Best Ways to Save Money on Vacation Cruises

By Sabado Domingo

A cruise can be one of the most exciting vacations for people of all ages. To enjoy this type of getaway experience, some individuals may choose to join unique travel clubs that specialize in cruises. Instead of making reservations for individual ...

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October 17, 2018

How to Make Your Dreams Come True — Even on a Tight Budget

By Jacob

Do you have a plan for the future? How about a set of goals? If you could do anything at all, what would it be? Many of us are so busy with day-to-day life that we don't have time to think about what we really want for the future. In fact, even if ...

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October 16, 2018

Black Coffee: A Financial Market Storm Front Warning

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. There's a lot to cover this week, so ...

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October 13, 2018

How to Financially Recover From a Car Accident

By Sabado Domingo

Car accidents are always bad; the most minor accidents usually result in outsized costs, as even replacing paint is expensive. But, of course, you're very fortunate if scraped paint is all you need to worry about because accidents can easily result ...

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October 12, 2018

100 Words On: The Best Time to Start a New Business

By Len Penzo

It's not unusual for budding entrepreneurs to fret over the best time to start a new business, especially during economic downturns when even the most self-assured impresarios often become paralyzed with doubt. They shouldn't. After all, there are ...

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October 11, 2018

Black Coffee: Is the National Debt About to Spin Out of Control?

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 everyone is enjoying their ...

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October 6, 2018

Trading Trends From the 1990s to the 2010s

By Tex Freitag

The 1990s through the early years of the 2000s are remembered as a time of tremendous economic growth. The investment indices climbed steadily throughout these years, dipping in 2003 and 2004 before rising modestly again in advance of the credit ...

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October 5, 2018

Grandfather Says: The Meaning of Life

By RD Blakeslee

Grandfather sees where someone wrote Len that the best thing about getting old is just getting there. Grandfather says, "Amen!" In Grandfather's opinion, Jean-Paul Sartre's philosophy "Existentialism" boils down to: "The meaning of life is what ...

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October 4, 2018

How to Use Cryptocurrency to Improve Your Business Finances

By Sabado Domingo

Business owners around the globe have turned to cryptocurrency to improve their finances. When you consider the fact that cryptocurrency is gaining popularity at a very fast pace, it is no wonder why some businesses are beginning to accept it as a ...

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October 3, 2018

3 Steps to Help You Prepare When Retirement Is Just Around The Corner

By Ryan Eaglin

If looking ahead to retirement makes you a little nervous, you're not alone. Nearly half of Americans who haven't reached retirement predict that they won't be financially comfortable once they get there, according to a Gallup survey. For some, ...

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October 2, 2018

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