The big hurdle many businesses face as they work to build their brand is reaching their target audience. This is where influencer marketing comes into play, exposing messaging to key demographics. It's one of the fastest tactics for increasing ...
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$10,000 Richer, a Georgia Teacher Shows Why It Pays to Read the Fine Print
We're all guilty of it. Most times we see an alert that tells us we cannot continue through an online signup before reading through 12 pages of user terms and agreements, then we roll our eyes and scroll to the bottom. We check the box saying we have ...
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How New Health Insurance Plans Could Cost You Your Health and Finances
Have you been concerned lately about your current health-care coverage? If so, you're not alone. According to The Commonwealth Fund, 71% of uninsured adults felt that they could not afford coverage. And for those who did pay for the coverage, three ...
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4 Tips for Climbing to the Top of the Financial Industry
The financial sector is an extremely challenging and extremely rewarding sector in which to work. Those who manage to ascend to the upper tiers will most likely be able to draw on some of the highest salaries in the working world, as well as having ...
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How to Raise Your Kids to Be Personal Finance Losers
There are a handful of questions out there that simply defy explanation. For example:
Who built Stonehenge and what was it for?
Why isn't the word "phonetic" spelled the way it sounds?
Why can't women put mascara on with their mouths ...
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Black Coffee: The Emperor Has No Clothes
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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.
Well ... another glorious week comes ...
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2 Short Term Loans That Don’t Require a Credit Check
A lot of Americans nowadays have bad credit ratings, or no credit rating at all. According to credit bureau Experian, the newest VantageScore model puts 68 million percent of people with credit ratings to have bad or poor credit scores.
For these ...
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Grandfather Says: I’m ‘Bout Half
Grandfather says years ago, Grandmother taught piano in the living room. She was, among other things, a model of deportment for the children.
Well, one evening we were enjoying a pitcher of beer and a giant pizza at Pizza hut, when in walked a ...
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Why Many People Are Choosing to Buy a Villa for Their Next Home
Villas are the ultimate homes to live in. Modern villas are made from high quality building materials and user-friendly appliances, which makes the living experience even sweeter. These homes are designed for maximum comfort and habitability via the ...
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6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Embarrassed About Being Frugal
Your friends might label you the cheapskate of the group and your frugal ways might be a running joke, but there's no reason to be embarrassed by your money-conscious mindset.
A lot of people cry broke and whine about never having enough cash to ...
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How I Live on $40,000 Annually: Jason from Maine
My name is Jason, and I live in beautiful Plymouth, Maine. I'm 29 years old with no wife or children; I live a very comfortable life with my dog on less than $40,000 annually.
I'm what many people consider frugal, some call cheap, and others call ...
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Black Coffee: Water, Water Everywhere …
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3 Tips That Will Help You Learn More About Forex Trading
Forex -- which is shorthand for "foreign exchange," but better known as world currencies -- is the largest and most liquid market in the world. As such, forex trading can be a daunting experience that requires proper groundwork. However, this ...
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Vacationing on a Budget
With summer right around the corner, many of us are thinking about vacations we want to take. But the cost of booking a getaway can be intimidating -- and for some, not feasible. According to CreditDonkey, the average vacation costs $1145 per person, ...
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How to Make Better Financial Decisions
Good financial decisions are rarely impulsive. When you make irrational, spur of the moment decisions with money, they usually lead to overspending or -- even worse -- to unwise investments. As a result, you will be unlikely to maximize your savings ...
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6 Not-So-Conventional Ways to Own a Home
Homeownership is part of the American dream, but buying a house today is not what it used to be. Fortunately for modern homebuyers, there are many nonconventional ways to become a homeowner. When you think outside the box, home buying becomes more ...
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My Ice Cream Taste Test: Are Haagen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry’s Overrated?
Did you know ice cream has been around since at least the 18th century? It has. And today, the ice cream industry is bigger than ever, churning out hundreds of flavors each year.
In case you're wondering, the four most popular ice cream flavors ...
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Black Coffee: Shuffling the Monetary System Deck Chairs
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4 Smart Reasons for Tapping Your Home Equity
Did you know that your home has a tangible value to it that you can use? The equity in your house is something that you can take advantage of, but only if you have a good reason to.
Using your home's equity is basically like taking out a second ...
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Grandfather Says: The Difference Between Cats and Dogs
Grandfather has always lived with dogs, but now that he's married to a cat lady, it's:
Grandfather admits he loves dogs, but he also admits cats are easier, at his age.
And they do things differently than dogs.
For example, cats ...
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