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 homebuyers because a high score indicates that they are more likely to pay back a loan. And that means ...
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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, corporate finance and keeping control of your finances is a vital aspect of managing your ...
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How to Determine Your Housing Budget After a Divorce
Ending a marriage can dramatically alter your financial landscape, and one of the most pressing matters to address is your housing budget after a divorce. Understanding how to assess your financial situation post-divorce is essential for successfully ...
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How to Budget for Dental Braces as an Adult
Let's face it: dental work of any kind isn't cheap. Are you working within a tight budget for dental braces? Or do you just want to have a better grasp of the overall cost of braces or Invisalign treatments? Then we've got you covered! In fact, we've ...
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This Week’s Money Horoscope
Obligatory Disclaimer: Okay ... I only had one astrology lesson -- and it was a self-taught one at that -- so these money horoscope predictions may not be 100% accurate.
Capricorn - (December 22 - January 20) Neptune is rising which indicates ...
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Black Coffee: Questions Without Answers
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 50
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
To get my special ed certification, I completed six courses, one per semester, which was hard after working with students and ...
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Is a College Degree Necessary Today?
Is a college degree necessary? Well ... possession of a university degree is still an important factor for many employers. So the question that we should really consider is whether having a degree is the only door to a successful future.
Forty-one ...
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Is It Worth Investing in Marijuana Stocks?
The debate over the merits of legalizing marijuana won't come to a close anytime soon. At the same time, the merits of investing in marijuana stocks also have their share of proponents and detractors.
Marijuana Investing Pros and Cons
While more ...
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Patience In Personal Finance: Why It’s a Tremendous Virtue
Although I haven't conducted a scientific study, I suspect that most people of modest means who are successfully managing their money understand the importance of patience in personal finance.
Let's face it: Most debt-free people aren't impulsive ...
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Black Coffee: Stupid Money Games
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How Much Can I Afford to Borrow for a New Home?
One of the biggest questions for first-time homeowners is this: How much can I afford to borrow? Although there are exceptions to every rule, mortgage providers generally require your total debt to be no more than 36% of your pre-tax income. Your ...
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How to Pay Off Your Student Loan Faster
One of the biggest obstacles that prevent many graduates from investing either independently or through an adviser is the student loan. Student loans can weigh down individuals from seizing rewarding financial opportunities until they're cleared of ...
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3 Ways to Get Your Small Business Finances Back On Track
Running a small business can be a thrilling yet challenging endeavor. Financial hurdles are a common concern for many entrepreneurs. And getting those small business finances back on track can sometimes seem overwhelming. However, with the right ...
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Personal Finance Bad Habits: The 33 Biggest Ones to Avoid
I'm a total neat freak. Always have been.
Truth be told, the Honeybee is a neat freak too. I think that's a big reason why we get along so well.
Oddly enough, our teenage kids are the exact opposite. They're allergic to neat.
The other day I ...
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Your Christmas Fund: 12 Ways to Save $2000 Before the Holidays
September is here and the holidays are less than three months away, so if you don't yet have enough cash stashed in your Christmas fund to cover all the upcoming expenses -- like hosting family dinners, gifts, and all that extra gas you'll use ...
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Mailbag: How to Sell Your Gold and Silver
Hi Len, I read in your blog that you recommend APMEX for buying precious metals. I've saved money to buy some bullion and I'm ready to invest! I'm just having trouble researching how to sell my gold and silver when the time comes. Can you shed some ...
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Black Coffee: Worse and Worser
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 49
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
A Brand-new Career at Age 50
My six years of piano teaching in the studio were busy and fun; I believe I met half the ...
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9 Ways to Get the Most from Your Coupons
Coupons are a great way to save money -- in fact, diligent coupon clippers can save a thousand dollars or more each year. Even so, many people refuse to use them. Whether they can't figure out where to find great coupons, or they don't understand how ...
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