There is no doubt that the economy has been under a lot of pandemic-related pressure in the last year. As a result, many people are financially struggling to get back on their feet. It also means that some people try new, different ways to make a ...
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8 Ways to Stay Motivated When Nothing Is Going Right
Staying motivated when the chips are down isn't easy. You feel deflated, perhaps a failure, and maybe even afraid for your job. The first thing to remember is that nobody is perfect; we all make mistakes. The second thing is that you can turn the ...
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My Son’s ‘Free’ Car: What We’ve Got Here Is a Failure to Communicate
My teenage son, Matthew, turned 14-years-old last month, so I probably shouldn't have been surprised when he recently broached the topic of getting a driver's license on his 16th birthday while I was driving us to the golf course to play a round with ...
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Black Coffee: Attack of the Mendacious Money Monsters
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Top 5 Commercial Real Estate Trends to Know in 2021
A tumultuous 2020 has left its mark on a multitude of economic sectors. What are the consequences of the pandemic crisis on the commercial real estate market in 2021?
What can be expected will depend to a large extent of where the property is, and ...
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3 Ways To Quickly Bulk Up Your Retirement Savings
It's no secret that building up a retirement savings account is key to sustaining a high quality of life during your golden years. Sure, it's essential to have money for the bare necessities now -- as well as the not-so-bare necessities -- but don't ...
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Buy an Existing House or Have One Built? The Pros and Cons
Everybody has their own idea of what the perfect home is. For some it can be one that was already built and has all the features that they are happy with. Others want complete customization and everything done according to their list of must ...
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A Guide to Retirement Budgeting on a Fixed Income
So you're planning to retire soon? First of all: congratulations! Now, it's time to ensure that your money outlasts your life and that there's some left over for your children.
You can do that by setting up, and following, a realistic ...
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4 Tips For Choosing The Right Medicare Supplement Plan
There is no universal option in choosing supplementary Medicare coverage. Moreover, there are crucial factors to consider in choosing the right one for your needs. Insurance companies are forbidden to offer and sell you multiple coverage options, so ...
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Why You Need a Household Strategic Plan (and How to Create One)
"Always have a plan."
That's one of the most important pieces of advice I've ever received, if only because it applies to so many things in life -- and it's especially true with our personal finances.
The household CEO is not only responsible ...
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Black Coffee: The Con Game Continues
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The 10 Dumbest Reasons to Get an Online Loan
Have you ever done something dumb for money? Like really, truly dumb? Have you ever just taken out a loan and been like, "why did I do that?"
More than a few geniuses among us have decided to take out online loans for spectacularly idiotic ...
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Could You Be a Successful Swing Trader?
Entering the world of trading can be a complicated process for a beginner. There are plenty of complicated terms that you need to understand, and it takes time to figure out what actually works for your portfolio when you're trying to make a living ...
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5 Unconventional Ways to Make $2000 (or More)
There are plenty of "listicles" out there that give you ways to earn cash on the side, but they're basically all the same. If you're looking for boring, unoriginal all-too-common ideas for how to make extra dough, we'll save you some time by listing ...
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Grandfather Says: My First Job as a Newspaper Boy
Grandfather says when he was 13 or so, he got his first job: a newspaper boy for the Detroit Free Press. They distributed newspapers to homes through the 1950s.
Each boy had his own route, about a mile along a street, and his papers were delivered ...
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What Kind of Family Expenses Should You Budget For?
It is easier to budget and plan for family expenses when you are solo or with a partner. However, as soon as the first child arrives, the family expenses should be revised by a bigger percentage. The way you manage your money will significantly ...
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6 Ways to Secure Your Home on a Budget
Securing your home is essential for your safety, but you may be finding it difficult to get started. Some systems can be expensive, and while they are worth it, not everyone has that kind of money upfront. Luckily, there are some other affordable ...
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4 Ways to Make Saving Fun by Turning It Into a Game
We all want to save money, but for many us, saving is difficult. It may be hard because we don't make enough money to send to our savings accounts, or perhaps we're spending too much of what we earn on frivolous things.
Even so, saving isn't ...
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The 8 Weirdest Insurance Fraud Claims of All Time
You can't make this stuff up, folks.
Insurance fraud claims drain more than $100 billion each year from the worldwide economy. For the most part, insurance fraud claims are generally committed by people in desperate need of money. And although it ...
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Black Coffee: Inflate or Die
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