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5 Financially Smart Ways to Begin Your Day
Your daily habits set the foundation for success, not only for your health but also for your finances. Mastering financial success doesn't always take a lot of time, but it does take consistency. You can stay on top of your personal finances by ...
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Grandfather Says: Observations About Blessings
Grandfather has some observations about "blessings."
He sees where clergymen bless babies and the hounds in fox hunts.
God's blessing is often asked for, by God-fearing families as they sit down to a meal and nations as they go to war. ...
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Vacation Destination Fact Sheet: The Caribbean Islands
The islands of the Caribbean Sea are considered by many people to be among the most romantic and relaxing destination vacations. With more than 700 islands that border or surround it, the Caribbean is one of the largest seas in the world, and these ...
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How to Choose a Responsible Lender
You've decided to take the plunge and get a personal loan. It all sounds so simple -- but the sheer volume of personal loan options and lenders to choose from can be overwhelming. With that in mind, here is a handy guide of five simple tips designed ...
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The 9 Biggest Home Repair Scams
I've had numerous people come to my house offering "great deals" on home repair services over the years.
You know the type. Most of these guys wouldn't know what a contractor's license looked like if it hit them in the head.
One hustler knocked ...
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Black Coffee: The Real Consequences of Fake Money and Cheap Credit
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Controlling Your Credit: 7 Powerful Reasons Why You Need a Credit Card
Some of us don't like the idea of owing money or using "theoretical" funds; we like the money we can see and feel. Many people have heard so many debt horror stories that they're scared of credit cards. But the truth is, there are some serious ...
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How and When Are You Supposed to Enroll in Medicare?
Most people are enrolled in Medicare automatically when they reach age 65, but depending on how and when you become eligible, your process may be different.
Automatic enrollment
You'll be automatically enrolled in Part A and Part B when you ...
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100 Words On: Why Competition Is Good For Everyone
Human nature is such that, if given the chance, most folks would choose to take the path of least resistance by avoiding competition. However, those who lack challengers almost always miss the motivation required to innovate or otherwise stay at the ...
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10 Easy New Year Health Resolutions Guaranteed to Save You Money
Someone once said that the only diet that works is one you'll actually stick to. It's the same story for money -- you may want to spend less money this year, but having a vague and lofty goal is almost guaranteed to fail.
With that in mind, here ...
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7 Tips That Can Help You Avoid Being Audited by the Taxman
Nothing scares the taxpayer more than the prospect of being audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). However, you should find comfort in the fact that tax audits are a rare occurrence. In fact, a measly 1% of all returns were audited last ...
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If I Were King: 10 Features Every Credit Card Should Have
Wouldn't it be great if you could design your own credit card? Imagine a credit card that would be absolutely perfect for you and your finances, down to the very last detail.
So, what are the most important features that every credit card should ...
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Black Coffee: Separating the Sheep from the Goats
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What Services Does a Mortgage Licensing Company Offer?
Looking to become a loan officer? Want to work at a financial institution, or expand the services offered by your current company? Many people do not accomplish this all on their own; they may use the services provided by a mortgage licensing ...
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Grandfather Says: My Life as a Soldier
Grandfather says he was a soldier once, in the Army during Korean War times.
Grandfather had developed a lot of stamina on his high school track team and, independent cuss that he was (and is), he stood during basic training forced march rest ...
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8 Small Business Financing Options for People with Bad or No Credit
After making the only New Year's resolution that matters, maybe it's time to use the resulting savings by turning it into an investment. A small business is one option, but they can be costly to maintain.
Of course, there's certainly nothing wrong ...
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6 Ways to Cut the Costs of Raising Children
Even if you do your best to be frugal and find deals, the cost of raising children isn't cheap. Infants need special equipment, such as car seats, strollers and carriers. Older children come with education costs. The US government's most recent study ...
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What It Really Feels Like to Be a Billionaire
Who doesn't dream about being rich?
I'm certainly not afraid to admit I occasionally wonder how it would feel to be independently wealthy.
The other day I was reviewing a list of the world's billionaires and I saw that Amazon-founder Jeff Bezos ...
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Black Coffee: The Needle and the Damage Done
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