Those who fail to plan, plan to fail. And like it or not, planning for the unexpected by being properly insured is a big part of being financially responsible. That's because people who try to save a few bucks by not buying insurance can quickly end ...
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Black Coffee: Pawns on the Chessboard
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I've got a busy weekend to attend to, ...
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Your Personal Finance Horoscope
In order to help my readers divine their nearer-term futures with respect to money and personal finance, I recently decided to try my hand at astrology.
So I studied up, bought some star charts, took some lessons and evaluated the ephemeris as ...
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Grandfather Says: What’s The Value of a Song?
Grandfather says he doesn't have much use for a lot of modern stuff, but he likes electronic keyboards.
He has a lovely Steinway grand piano in his living room; a relic of earlier times and people in his life.
But he can't play it.
A ...
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The Trick to Making Smarter Spending Decisions
We all have our own ways of justifying purchases, whether we're trying to convince ourselves that a new car is essential, or that new boots are a just requirement with winter around the corner. However, what if there was a way you could look at your ...
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Dealing With Workplace Conflict: 4 Steps to Take
Conflict with an employer can come in many forms such as mistakes made on your side, unfair treatment from them, salary negotiations turned sour, you name it. Regardless of what the conflict might entail, we all know it's not a pleasant situation to ...
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6 Ways to Protect Your Business From Financial Scams
As a startup, the way you deal with your finances can determine whether you're successful or a bust. Because of this, you have to pay special attention not to become a victim of financial fraud. Fortunately, the following six tips represent some of ...
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Fun Things to Do in New York City for Free
New York City is famously one of the most expensive cities on the planet. Len has already covered ways to experience New York City on a budget. However, there is also a variety of attractions and activities you can include in your Big Apple itinerary ...
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How Much Should You Pay the Babysitter?
Now that my kids are grown, I no longer have to worry about babysitters.
To be honest, the Honeybee and I rarely used babysitters at all even when the kids were younger because we were fortunate enough to have two sets of grandparents living ...
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Black Coffee: A Junk Food Economy
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100 Words On: Runners and Pedestrians Who Refuse to Use Sidewalks
Go play on the freeway!
While nobody would ever take that suggestion seriously, there are plenty of irresponsible joggers and pedestrians who have no problem tempting fate by literally spending their leisure time on city thoroughfares despite the ...
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Bankruptcy: Financial Suicide or Fresh Start?
There are lots of things that you can do to commit financial suicide, especially when you live in a state with a high cost of living like California. If you do too many of them you can find yourself staring down the barrel of potential ...
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What Is an Extended Auto Warranty and How Does It Work?
With every new car, you get something called a standard factory warranty. This warranty acts as a guarantee that all repairs that are caused by mechanical failure and defects will be covered.
Basically, the standard factory warranty promises that ...
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4 Alternatives to Traditional Banking Many People Overlook
You might be one of many people who is getting tired of increasing and tricky bank fees. Perhaps you're at the point where you're even looking at switching to a "new" way of banking that's different from the typical big-name bank you've used for ...
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How Much Will a Ticket Increase Your Auto Insurance Rates?
Not too long ago I was speaking with someone who told me she got pulled over by a cop on her way to work.
Of course, I offered up the obligatory sympathy. "Bummer," I said. "What did he write you up for?"
"Oh, I didn't get a ticket," she said ...
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Black Coffee: The Long and Short of It
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5 Ways to End Your Financial Worries This Year
If your financial worries are keeping you awake at night, now is the time to address them and start making positive changes. It may seem like your problems can't be solved, but they can be and there are things you can do to make your money problems ...
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Grandfather Says: Never Underestimate the Utility of a Trebuchet
Grandfather says he built a trebuchet.
They were used in the middle ages to fling smallpox-infected corpses over castle walls.
Grandfather used his to launch model airplanes, although some of his colleagues suggested its utility for such things ...
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4 Key Questions to Ask Before Buying a Fast Food Franchise
One of the more interesting business opportunities that is often overlooked is the food franchise. As you might guess, there are many of these franchises available in the food and beverage area; they're easy to find too. But how do you know whether ...
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5 Things to Ask Before Opening a Business on Tribal Land
If you are allowed to apply to open a business on tribal land, there are a few aspects that you will need to take into consideration first. Operating a business on tribal land in America comes with a unique set of requirements because of tribal ...
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