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5 Reasons to Carry Life Insurance in Retirement

By Sabado Domingo

When you are close to reaching retirement, you start thinking of ways to reduce your expenses. The lack of a steady monthly income means that you will have to make certain changes to your lifestyle. Even if you have planned your retirement in ...

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July 27, 2018

Grandfather Says: The Dog Days Are Here

By RD Blakeslee

Grandfather says the dog days are a' settin' in ... Have you ever been kissed by a dog taller than you are? Or owned a dog that could levitate? We tried to name him Sammy Davis Jr., but the American Kennel Club doesn't have the ...

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July 26, 2018

6 Jobs Recent College Graduates Can Perform Remotely

By Tex Freitag

Facing the job market can be daunting for recent college graduates. Student loan repayment, monthly rent, and other expenses can mount quickly, and the shift from campus life to culture outside university walls might make sudden financial changes ...

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July 25, 2018

Black Coffee: Too Much of a Good Thing

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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July 21, 2018

Why Moving Sometimes Makes Good Financial Sense

By Sabado Domingo

Tough economic times coupled with changing industries and lack of options for job are huge factors that force people to become more flexible with their choice of living. Finding a secure, reliable, good-paying job is difficult, and can even mean ...

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July 20, 2018

Get Access to Free Invoice Templates for Word, PSD, Excel, and PDF

By Enero Febrero

An invoice is a bill to a customer for the sale of a service or product delivered though payment that hasn't been completed yet. For that reason, invoices are great reminders about payments due, and confirmation tools that goods or services have been ...

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July 20, 2018

8 Moves That Will Protect Your Family from Financial Chaos If You Die

By Enero Febrero

When it comes to protecting your family from any financial disputes in the event that you die, there's a lot you need to consider. In fact, you need to plan everything accordingly and early enough so that you don't leave your loved ones having to ...

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July 19, 2018

Broke? Request an Alternative Payment Plan for Your Legal Fees

By Sabado Domingo

Sometimes, after you hire an attorney, you may find that you are unable to make the payments you agreed to. Obviously, that can be quite problematic, particularly since lawyers are good at making their employment contracts hard to break. In this ...

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July 18, 2018

How to Affordably Splurge on an Occasional Treat (in 4 Easy Steps)

By Graham

We all need treats in life; it's important to enjoy experiences that will create lasting positive memories. Today I will share how I do this -- and I hope that it will also work for you! Step 1: Recognize your "needless" expenses Advertising ...

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July 17, 2018

Are Two Household Incomes Really Better Than One?

By Len Penzo

Not too long after our first child was born, the Honeybee left her position as a paralegal for a bankruptcy attorney to become a stay-at-home mom. It was a decision that we had both happily agreed to before we were even married. That course of action ...

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July 16, 2018

Black Coffee: Red (Ink) Storm Rising

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 ... "Debt ...

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July 14, 2018

How to Responsibly Manage a Gaming Bankroll

By Riely Cooper

Online slots are one of biggest revenue sources for online gaming providers. In fact, the UK Gambling Commission reports that in 2017, the online casino sector -- including slots -- has been larger than its land-based equivalent. Online slots have ...

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July 13, 2018

Grandfather Says: The Magic of Cape Hatteras

By RD Blakeslee

Grandfather says Cape Hatteras is a special place. He and the family have been visiting there for nearly 60 years. Grandfather says he remembers when Paul Mellon bought most of the undeveloped Hatteras Island shore and gave it to a national ...

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July 12, 2018

A Quick Primer on the Basics of Fixed-Rate Bonds

By Sabado Domingo

There's no way around it: Investing in stocks, whether they offer dividends or not, is risky business. Given the daily, weekly and monthly market rollercoaster rides we've recently been part of, it's no wonder some people are looking for a safer way ...

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July 11, 2018

How 2 People Built Online Businesses to Achieve Financial Independence

By Brian Davis

I love hearing the unique stories about how multiple people reached financial independence or retired early (FIRE). Sure, the Internet is great for cat videos and political rants on Facebook. But for some people, it's also a giant money-making ...

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July 10, 2018

Black Coffee: Going Nowhere Fast

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 having a great ...

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July 7, 2018

Exploring the Benefits of the MetaTrader 5 Mobile Platform

By Enero Febrero

The forex trading market is a liquid financial and active entity in the world, generating normal trading volumes of more than $5 trillion. That is a tremendous figure, and one that sufficiently reflects the popularity of the market and its ...

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July 6, 2018

7 Tips for Ensuring Your Personal Loan Application Gets Approved

By Tex Freitag

Personal expenses such as repair works and hospital bills can take up a considerable amount of money. With a personal loan, you can top up what you have or fund your needs fully. Although not all applications will be approved, here are some tips that ...

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July 5, 2018

3 Ways to Save Money When Buying Car Tires

By Enero Febrero

Every couple of years, we all need to open up our checkbook and pay out some of our hard-earned cash for tires. Sadly, it's folks who fail to keep track of their car's maintenance record who end up being caught off guard; they never seem to see ...

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July 4, 2018

How I Live on Less than $40,000 Annually: John from Maryland

By John Steiner

The name is John Steiner and I live in Southern Maryland with my better half/muse/wife Abi. I'm 27 and Abi is 25; we've been married since December 2015 and have no kids. I'm the CFO for the family, but Abi is the household CEO. At the ...

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July 2, 2018

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