If you're traveling you obviously want to know how much luggage you need to take. If you're staying in a furnished apartment on your travels this means that you'll need to know what is included in the rental. Do you need to make sure you have items ...
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Why George Harrison Is the Most Popular Beatle
Although I was born after the Beatles first set foot in America, that never kept me from being a huge fan of the band. Like most fans, I own the entire Beatles catalog. In fact, over the years I've bought it twice -- once on cassette tape and a ...
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Black Coffee: Party On and Let the Good Times Roll
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5 Ways to Save Money on Your Moving Expenses
Moving to a new home is stressful enough without additional financial worries. After all, there are many costs involved in the moving process. For example, you may need to hire housecleaners, long distance moving companies and perhaps even secure the ...
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What Is a Mortgage Broker (and Is One Right for You)?
Readers: This is article 20 of 25 from my no-nonsense "Mortgage Basics" quick-reference series.
A mortgage broker is an independent middleman who finds potential customers for mortgage lenders. The mortgage broker's job is to collect all of the ...
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The Difference Between Whole and Term Life Insurance
Smart financial planning involves taking the time to make sure that the family's assets are maximized to their fullest extent and protected. One of the ways that you can make sure that your family is protected in the event of an emergency is by ...
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Quantifying the Enormity of the US National Debt in Pictures
When numbers get into the billions or trillions, they start to lose context.
The U.S. national debt is one of those numbers. It currently sits at $19.5 trillion, which is actually such a large number that it is truly difficult for the average ...
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Black Coffee: A Scatological Look at the Real Economy
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6 Basic Travel Tips That Help Tourists Save Time and Money
Are you thinking about planning a trip? Then before you book your flight and hotel reservation, make sure you review these basic -- but very useful -- travel tips that savvy travelers use to help them not only save money, but a little time ...
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Why the New Face of Money Management Is Making Walk-in Banks Obsolete
Due to advancements in technology, the ever-growing mobile trend, and society's desire for convenience, the face of money management is evolving. In the past, everything was done manually and was centered on brick-and-mortar banking institutions. ...
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Black Coffee: The Curious George Edition
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Why It Pays to Start Saving for Your Retirement as Soon as Possible
No one is suggesting it's easy for someone in their 20s to imagine retirement but the day does come. With life expectancy increasing all the time it is reasonable to suggest that healthy people can expect 20 years in retirement. For those 20 years ...
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How Can I Get a Mortgage If I Have Bad Credit?
Readers: This is article 19 of 25 from my no-nonsense "Mortgage Basics" quick-reference series.
Finding a mortgage when you have a bad credit score is not impossible -- but it usually requires the borrower to make a few concessions, such as paying ...
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Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early?
Readers: This is article 18 of 25 from my no-nonsense "Mortgage Basics" quick-reference series.
The decision to pay off the mortgage early is always a hotly debated topic. Unfortunately, because everybody's circumstances are different, there is no ...
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Black Coffee: The Labor Day Edition
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Which US States Offer the Biggest Bang for Your Buck?
I've always been fascinated by maps. Throw me a map of anyplace and I can be mesmerized for quite a long time. Don't ask me why; it's just how I am.
So I guess I shouldn't be too surprised that the other day I spent almost a half hour poring over ...
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Black Coffee: In the Land of Negative Numbers, Zero Is Your Hero
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What It Took to Get an Auto Insurance Quote 15 Years Ago
Car insurance can be expensive. If you don't take the time to find a better deal on your car insurance premiums, you're likely to pay even more than you're currently paying. According to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, car insurance ...
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The Pros and Cons of 7 Popular Student Loan Refinancing Options
It's a sad reality that most students cannot graduate from a four-year university without being saddled with thousands of dollars of debt. And if you choose to stick with your standard loan repayment plan without looking into other options, you could ...
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3 Things People Pay For That Cost More Than They Should
No matter how thrifty you think you are, the truth is, most people are constantly spending money; it's just part of being an adult. And if you have any level of property or responsibility at all, you have operating costs and overhead, just like a ...
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