Whether you're an investor looking for a long-term relationship with a good estate agent, an entrepreneur just starting your career as an estate agent, or just a regular person who is hoping to become a homeowner someday, it's important to know the ...
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My Nonagenarian Aunt Doris Shares Her Thoughts On Growing Old
This article was originally written on October 19, 2011 by my dear Aunt Doris, who passed away in 2015 at the age of 94.
When you buy a refrigerator, or a car, or even a teakettle, you get a booklet that tells you what to expect, how it works, ...
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Is Early Retirement Worth It? How to Know If You Really Should
Who doesn't dream of having the freedom to retire well before you hit your twilight years? After all, the dream is a good one; you work very hard while you're young and able, and then, while you are still youngish, you quit your job and enjoy an ...
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How Personal Loans Can Boost Your Credit Score
If you want to improve your credit score, you might mistakenly believe that the best thing to do is to completely avoid getting into debt. However, not having any debt can actually have the opposite effect when it comes to your credit rating.
If ...
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How Greenhouses Are Changing the Way We Eat
Whether you believe it is just due to natural cycles or not, the ever-changing climate will continue to transform our world. In some locations, crops may become harder to grow. The good news is, there are many people hedging their bets by turning to ...
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The Easiest Money You’ll Ever Make
Who doesn't love making money? I know I do.
Now let's take it up another notch. Who doesn't love making money for as little effort as humanly possible? If you aren't nodding your head right now, then I think it's safe to say that you're not being ...
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Black Coffee: The Train Keeps a Rollin’
It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe ...
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.
Summer is here, but for most people on ...
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Beginner’s Guide to Researching Stocks
Knowing how to research stocks and make the best selections can go a long way in terms of bolstering your success when trading. There are several steps you can take to research stocks effectively, including narrowing down your focus and learning how ...
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How Can I Make Travel Cheaper with a Credit Card?
Credit cards are a necessity for most travelers. Best of all, having the right card in your wallet can actually save you money. Heres how:
Get an airline card. Many airline cards offer bonuses that are big enough to earn a free flight as soon as ...
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How to Successfully Pitch Your Startup Business to Investors
Your business pitch can jump start your dreams -- or send your idea into oblivion.
Serious investors get pitched constantly, so you should assume that they're not going to give you a lot of time, which is why it's so important to grab their ...
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7 Big Lies About Gold that Wall Street Doesn’t Want You to Know
It's hard to say which lie about gold is the biggest whopper.
Many widely held beliefs about gold are lies -- propaganda hammered home to have us believe the only true measure of wealth is government-issued debt.
Big Lie #1: Gold is a barbarous ...
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Why Your Expensive Luxury Car Doesn’t Impress Smart People
A few days ago, a reader named Jennifer left a comment on my blog lamenting the sense of entitlement she saw in many people. Here is an excerpt:
I know a woman who is a single mother and hit up her friends for money to replace the engine in her SUV. ...
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Black Coffee: Cooking the Books
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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Make Any Purchase
We live in a consumption-based society. That is, the economy and, by extension, most businesses depend on individuals to make purchases on a regular basis. Unsurprisingly, the average person is bombarded with ads everywhere they go on the bus, on TV, ...
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How to Spot Expensive Problems During Your Search for a New Home
Searching for a new home, whether you're a first-time homebuyer or moving for the third time, can be exciting. That being said, it can also be a bit more than you bargained for if you don't know how to look for a few real estate red flags. If you ...
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How Much Does a Money Counting Machine Cost?
Businesses that deal with a lot of cash daily need a cash counter to do the job efficiently. A money counting machine makes your cash opening, counting, and closing procedures quick, saving your staff time that can be spent on other productive ...
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A Fun Way to Teach Your Toddler How to Save Money
Teaching your kids about finance is important, but take a lesson from me: it's easier the earlier you start.
My 3-year-old has been telling me I need to save more. And I write about saving money for a living! In fact, I told her that I needed to ...
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How to Get a Higher Credit Score No Matter How Bad Your Finances Are
Imagine being so rich you never had to borrow money!
If you're wealthy enough to pay cash for any car or home you like, then you have no need to read about how credit scores are determined -- but most of us have to borrow money from time to time. ...
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5 Product Upgrades and Services That Aren’t Worth Paying Extra For
Everybody knows that when it comes to investing, you have to take risks to earn big returns. Likewise, when it comes to saving money, sometimes it pays to push your luck and take a risk too.
Unfortunately, many people are so adverse to taking ...
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Black Coffee: Do You Want Fries With That?
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