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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 ...
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How to Handle a Partnership with a Foreign Business
So, you're looking to break into an international market? There are numerous reasons why you may wish to choose a partnership with a foreign business in order to expand your own company. There are also a great many things that you'll need to think ...
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Black Coffee: Gone Today, Here in Maui …
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Actually, I'm on my way home this weekend. All in all, the Honeybee and I had a fun and relaxing week, but we're both glad to be on our way home. Frankly, I really needed the break and I hope ...
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6 Ways to Save Money When You’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck
If you've been living paycheck to paycheck, starting a savings account might seem like an impossible feat. However, there are things you can do to save money, even if it's only a little bit at a time. For example:
Shop Smarter
One major reason ...
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Black Coffee: The Memorial Day Edition
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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 want to thank all of you who called ...
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What’s the Lowest Mortgage Down Payment I Can Get Away With?
Readers: This is article 13 of 25 from my no-nonsense "Mortgage Basics" quick-reference series.
Many people mistakenly believe a 20% down payment is required for conventional home loans, but the reality is that's only true for homebuyers who want ...
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The Price of Silence: How to Stop Annoying Dogs That Bark Constantly
When I was in high school, I had a classmate named Steve Kowolski who used to bug the bejesus out of me and my buddies.
Okay, to be honest, Steve's last name wasn't Kowolski -- although he did have a last name that ended in "ski."
Anyway, the ...
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How Do I Determine the Biggest Monthly Payment That I Can Afford?
Readers: This is article 12 of 25 from my no-nonsense "Mortgage Basics" quick-reference series.
There are two basic methods for determining how much house you can reasonably afford:
Calculate Your Budget Using a Debt-to-Loan Ratio
Mortgage ...
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3 Myths that Don’t Help You Save on Car Insurance
The Internet is a wonderful resource and platform for spreading misinformation at the same time. When it comes to auto insurance, for every great resource or article, there is also a website that posts incorrect and misleading information about ...
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Black Coffee: Socialists, Capitalists, Spenders and Savers
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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 discuss this week, so ...
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What Is the Best Way to Find My Credit Score?
Readers: This is article 11 of 25 from my no-nonsense "Mortgage Basics" quick-reference series.
Your credit score is a financial report card that tells lenders how risky it is to do business with you. Credit scores are especially important for ...
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What Will Happen If Everyone Pulls Their Money from the Bank Today
I am a big follower of Mike Maloney. He is the man responsible for opening my eyes and helping me understand just how our monetary and financial systems really work -- and for that I will be forever grateful.
Last month, he put out a brief video ...
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My Porch Remodel (Phase 2): Hardscape, Railing and Total Project Cost
Well, it took a couple of months longer than the Honeybee and I originally anticipated, but after a few delays due to uncooperative weather, supplier issues, and one less-than-scrupulous contractor, we finally completed our porch remodel ...
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Black Coffee: The Dog Ate My Homework Edition
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Sometimes there just aren't enough hours in the day to do everything that we want to do in life. Unfortunately for me, my hectic work schedule got more hectic-er. In fact, I ended up logging ...
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What if I Don’t Want to Wait 30 Years for My Investments to Pay Off?
There are loads of people in the US who don't invest in stocks. And while there are hundreds of reasons why this might be so, we're going to limit ourselves to just one: Time. It takes a long time for traditional, conservative investment strategies ...
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4 Simple Tricks That Can Help Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate
Over half of American households carry credit card debt from month to month. That means they're making interest payments that reduce the amount of money they have.
The higher your interest rate is, the more money you lose every month. The good ...
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A Day in the Life of a Low Performer
A few months ago I read an interesting analogy in the book Talent is Overrated, by Geoff Colvin.
The average runner, says the author, thinks about anything besides than the painful fact that hes running. Elite runners, by contrast, focus on every ...
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Why Private Schools Are a Financial Rip-Off
Most parents end up considering private education because they only want the best for their child. But today I'm going to show you why, from a purely financial perspective, private schools are not worth the price of admission.
Well, that is unless ...
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Black Coffee: Not Tonight, Honey … I’ve Got a Headache
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5 Things Everyone Should Know About Corporate Finance
Whether you're dealing with a household grocery budget, a home mortgage, or end-of-year income tax calculations, financial matters can be confusing. However, keeping control of your finances is a vital aspect of managing your business, and once you ...
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