I talk about my Italian parents so much that most of my friends think Mamma and Papa are paying their firstborn son to say nice things about them. In fact, I often tell my readers at Scordo.com that if it weren't for my parents I'd be lost in terms ...
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Get Cash Now: How to Cash a Check Without a Bank Account
If you're wondering how to cash a check without using a bank account, rest assured that you're not alone. Statistics show that around a quarter of US households either don't have a bank account, or regularly use an alternative means of check ...
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14 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a Budget
Ironically, there are a lot of broken hearts on Valentine's Day. Those of us in relationships often have high expectations of our partners, and when they fall short of what we think we should receive on February 14 or how we should be treated, well, ...
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Vaccines Have Been Lifesaving, But Are They Money-Saving Too?
Vaccines are considered to be one of the greatest human inventions of all time. Every year, vaccines prevent more than 2.5 million unnecessary deaths. Additionally, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that among children ...
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Sneaky Price Tricks Your Grocer Doesn’t Want You to Know
When I was teenager I worked in a grocery store, initially as a box boy. Within six months of being hired, however, I was promoted to checker.
Over time I eventually got to work almost all of the jobs in the store including working the deli ...
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Black Coffee: Stop Me If You’ve Heard This Before …
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.
Well ... another glorious weekend is ...
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5 Easy Ways to Cut Your Small Business Costs
It's no surprise that many small businesses operate on tight margins. After all, relatively few companies experience sustained success immediately. As such, all new business owners need to understand how to save money to allow their company to ...
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Federal vs. Private: Your Guide to Different Student Loan Types
It doesn't matter if you are planning on taking out student loans in the near future or have in the past, student loans can be confusing. Trying to understand the types of student loans might leave you feeling overwhelmed.
Keep reading to learn ...
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How to Get Monetary Compensation For a Car Accident
After you get into a car accident, there are a few very important things that will likely be on your mind: how can you recover from your injuries, and how can you get compensated for the medical costs and employment losses that you have incurred as a ...
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Personal Finance Course: How to Organize Your Money
Money. It's something you earn and something you spend, but do you ever feel like you'd like to have a better grip on it?
Approximately 67% of American families claim to live on a budget but many people living on a budget still feel like they ...
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How Effective Are Super Bowl TV Ads?
Super Bowl commercials are among the most viewed television broadcasts. According to Nielsen, Super Bowl XLIX attracted more than 114 million people. In fact, this was the highest number to have been recorded in the history of any US television ...
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5 Best Robo Advisors of 2020
Robo-advisors are software programs that investors can use to manage their investment portfolios. They utilize computer algorithms and require minimal human intervention to take care of your venture.
Traditionally, if you wanted to grow your ...
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How to Stop FOMO from Creating a Gaping Hole in Your Monthly Budget
FOMO -- the fear of missing out -- is a powerful feeling. It's defined as an anxiety that something exciting is happening somewhere that you're not. It may sound like a benign and harmless feeling, but FOMO controls us more than we like to ...
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I Ordered Some Omaha Steaks; But Were They Worth the Price?
Aside from the vegetarians and vegans of the world, who doesn't love a good steak?
On second thought, there are more than a few vegetarians and vegans out there who, when pressed, will sheepishly admit they love steak too.
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Black Coffee: A Financial System In Jeopardy
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How To Improve Your Workplace Efficiency In 2020 and Beyond
The new year is fully underway, and with the start of a new fiscal year often comes changes to the workplace. These goals often have productivity and efficiency in mind, but they aren't always the most successful, depending on your industry. In fact, ...
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Paying for Medical: What Happens If You Don’t Pay Medical Bills?
More than 130 million people in the US are currently struggling with medical debt and bills; in fact, surveys show that 1 in 6 Americans have past-due medical bills.
There are many reasons why people struggle with medical debt. Some people are ...
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For Some Students, Money Is More Valuable Than Time
Although you'd never know it based upon the ways people treat their time and money, the former is significantly more valuable than the latter because our life here on earth is finite.
Yes, time is free -- but, ironically, it's also priceless. ...
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Grandfather Says: Grandfather’s Puppy
About a year and a half ago, Grandfather got himself a puppy! A companion for him as he enters his dotage.
The little guy is a Maltese.
Clyde is a great little guy. Maltese are very small; four to seven pounds is the normal weight in ...
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What Is Professional Indemnity Insurance?
If you are in the advisory business and make a profit by selling your knowledge and skills, you may benefit from purchasing a professional indemnity insurance policy.
Professional indemnity insurance will protect you and your business from claims ...
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