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Short Term Financial Solutions for Individuals

By Enero Febrero

Many of us come across a time where we are so short of cash that we can't pay for the essentials. It may be because you had unexpected repairs or bills that had to be dealt with, it could be because of a problem with your wages, or it may be that you ...

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September 22, 2017

How to Buy a Great Mattress Without Spending a Fortune

By Sabado Domingo

If you want to be as productive and healthy as you possibly can, you need to ensure that you get a good night's sleep; for most adults this is between seven and nine hours each night. You may not realize it, but if you want to make sure that you get ...

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September 21, 2017

Debt Consolidation Program Pros and Cons You Need to Know

By Jennifer Lohan

If you allow your debts to pile up, they can draw you into a vicious debt cycle. You can try to solve the debt problems on your own by implementing some severe austerity measures such as cutting spending to the bone, and selling luxury items to free ...

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September 20, 2017

Black Coffee: Drowning In a Sea of Red Ink

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. Another awesome summer week is behind ...

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September 16, 2017

7 Money-Saving Packing Tips for When You’re Moving Out

By Enero Febrero

What does the process of moving out look like? Well ... it's a complete mess! Just picture hundreds of boxes and bags, wrapped furniture and appliances literally everywhere in your home. During this period, you may not even have the time to eat ...

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September 15, 2017

Black Coffee: A Hurricane for Your Thoughts

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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September 9, 2017

4 Important Art Investment Tips for Newbies and Wannabies

By Gayle Tate

This morning I find myself running to my office with a package in hand, looking desperately for something to cut the tape with. A painting has just arrived by Priority Mail, and I can't wait to open it. It is something that was offered by a seller ...

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September 6, 2017

How Your Employer Is Stealing From You

By Len Penzo

Does anybody remember the Allentown woman who was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing $1.6 million from her employer over the course of an entire decade? Believe it or not, many employees misguidedly feel it's really no big deal to raid the ...

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September 4, 2017

Black Coffee: A Bull Market In a China Shop

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. It's a holiday weekend, so let's get ...

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September 2, 2017

How Forex Brokers Earn Money

By Enero Febrero

The foreign exchange market involves buying and selling different currencies based on whether their value will appreciate or depreciate. This exchange takes place between traders and speculators. Forex is a high-risk market that trades $5 trillion on ...

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September 1, 2017

100 Words On: Why Raising the Minimum Wage Won’t Make You Wealthier

By Len Penzo

When governments interfere with the free market by raising the minimum wage, prices for everything naturally reset to accommodate that wage; it doesn't matter if the hourly minimum wage is $15, $20, $25 -- or even $1. Think about it; if raising the ...

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August 31, 2017

5 Proven Ways to Crush Credit Card Debt

By Chris

So you think the answer to finally pay off all of your credit card debt is to read dozens of great personal finance books. You've even considered going further into debt, wanting to hit rock bottom, with the hope that such a move would motivate you ...

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August 29, 2017

Black Coffee: A Matter of Trust

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. Another glorious week comes to an end. ...

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August 26, 2017

How to Know Which Bankruptcy Chapter Is Best for You

By Sabado Domingo

Nobody ever truly starts out dreaming of going bankrupt one day -- but sometimes it's a necessary evil. If the day finally comes when you decide to file for bankruptcy, the next decision is to understand the type of bankruptcy that best suits your ...

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August 22, 2017

Black Coffee: The Darkness at High Noon Edition

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. It's still August but, here in ...

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August 19, 2017

How to Find the Cheapest Broadband So You Can Save a Small Fortune

By Sabado Domingo

The days when only a few people had access to the Internet are long gone. The Internet now provides us with endless information and has near endless uses -- so having reliable access is a must in today's world. But what do you really need in an ...

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August 18, 2017

9 Ways to Make Sure You’ll Always Get the Best Deal on Car Insurance

By Tex Freitag

At some point, we all realize that although car insurance seems purely precautionary, it's absolutely necessary because accidents can be extremely costly. Smart people make car insurance work for them. Save your money and be astute when buying ...

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August 16, 2017

Black Coffee: Money for Nothing (and Chicks for Free)

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 ... "The ...

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August 12, 2017

4 Basic Habits That Keep Most People Mired in Debt

By Maria Nedeva

Being in debt is largely a matter of second grade arithmetic -- if we spend more than we earn then we'll get in debt; if we continue spending more than we earn then we're likely to stay in debt. The solution is to reverse the equation: Instead of ...

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August 8, 2017

Black Coffee: Oh, the Humanity

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. Are you ready? I know I am, so here we ...

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August 5, 2017

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