These days, any big or small way that homeowners can save a few dollars is a good thing. As a homeowner, there are many ways you can save money at home, with two of the easiest being smart budgeting and smart home improvements.
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Grandfather Says: A Lesson on the Benefits of Working Smartly
Grandfather says he has some experience working hard and working smart.
In 1949, he worked for the Ford Motor Company on the 8N farm tractor assembly line. The 8N had a transmission cover that a hoist operator lowered onto the transmission as the ...
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100 Words On: Why Thanksgiving Never Falls On November 29 or 30
In 1863, President Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November to be a day for "thanksgiving and praise." It's a tradition that managed to stay that way until 1939 when worried retailers begged President Franklin Roosevelt to make Thanksgiving a ...
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How to Find a Low-Cost Pest Control Company That Won’t Rip You Off
Eventually, pests happen. Whether it's a rat or rodent infestation, a serious bug problem or something more serious like termites, you will need to hire a professional pest control company. In most cases, you can rely on them to rid your home of a ...
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The Big Problem with Cryptocurrencies
As the dollar price of bitcoin continues its seemingly inevitable ascent to $100,000, more and more people are jumping on the cryptocurrency train. After all, who can blame them? Many people who invested in bitcoin since its inception in October 2008 ...
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Black Coffee: Onward and Upward
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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.
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Is Liquidating My Company a Good Idea?
Times have been rocky, and it takes a lot for a business, regardless of its scale, to succeed. Traditional retail storefronts are doing terribly given the rise of online consumerism, and there are many factors working against most companies given the ...
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3 Productivity Hacks That Everybody Needs to Know
With the hustle culture of the 21st century being more prominent than ever, more and more people are feeling the pressure to take on larger workloads.
We're told that if we want to achieve success, we need to put in a lot of hard work and ...
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100 Words On: A Guaranteed Way to Preserve Your Wealth
Fiat-based paper currencies facilitate commerce by acting as a medium of exchange that's far preferable to bartering. Unfortunately, governments that wish to spend beyond their means can -- and do -- print fiat with impunity, thereby leading to ...
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How to Find Temporary Housing Between Moves
Picture this: Your new lease ends on the same day your old one ends or, your new home is ready for occupation the same day the people who bought your home move in.
Unfortunately, things often just don't work out that way. Instead, many people find ...
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The Connection Between Web Conferencing and Personal Finance
Saving every penny is something even the most financially stable corporate companies would be interested in at this time of recession. Hence managers are forced to come up with alternative business solutions to reduce costs involved in operation and ...
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The Top 5 Technology Trends in the Insurance Industry
The way insurance companies create and deliver value has evolved dramatically, and the global pandemic has further hastened that process. In order to fulfill the changing needs of today's customers, insurers have been challenged to rethink their ...
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Selecting Currency Pairs to Trade on the Forex Market
A currency pair in forex trading refers to a quotation of two different currencies, specifically, it is the amount that you would pay in one currency for a unit of the other currency. Therefore, when one currency's value within the pair changes, it ...
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How to Convince Friends and Family Members to Lend You Money
I'll be the first person to warn you about borrowing money from family and friends, but if you really must turn to your pals and relatives for some quick cash, here are a few tips that will help you do it right and keep your relationships ...
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5 Personal Finance Tenets That Aren’t as Smart as They Used to Be
When I was a kid I used to love the fun houses found at summer carnivals and local fairs.
I loved the sense of twisted reality provided by image-distorting mirrors and the wacky side-rooms where water appeared to flow uphill and it was nearly ...
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Black Coffee: Back in the USSR
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The Benefits of Buying Real Estate in Today’s Competitive Market
When you look at the real estate market today, you probably notice that buyers are clamoring over each other to buy properties, and sellers are getting well over the asking price. And although the summer of 2021 frenzy cooled down a bit, buyers are ...
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Grandfather Says: The Heyday of Art & Culture
Grandfather says he has from time to time discussed how his country place is a refuge in this time of troubles and that he continues to enjoy the art of our culture as it was in our heyday. So, what cultural expressions does he enjoy, exactly?
The ...
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5 Ways to Save Money for Your Business
The cost of business services can add up quickly, and just about every company looks around to cut corners now and again. If you're wondering how to lower some of your company's cost, keep reading for five ways that will work.
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Why You Should Stop Getting Takeout from Food Delivery Services
Over the last five years, the market revenue of food delivery apps has skyrocketed by 200%. According to data analyst Business of Apps this amounted to $26.5 billion in revenue in US food delivery as of 2020.
Given the widespread appreciation for ...
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