Most people use the terms "currency" and "money" interchangeably. However, there is a very subtle -- but significant -- difference between them.
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Black Coffee: Labor Pains
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 33
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
I have a folder of prints of famous paintings in the Washington National Gallery of Art, which I collected as 35-cent ...
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5 Indispensable Tips for Using Your Credit Responsibly
Your creditworthiness is a representation of how well you manage your finances. It's essentially the first impression for everything from buying a home to getting decent rates on your car insurance. So using your credit responsibly is an absolute ...
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How to Eliminate Credit Report Errors That Often Get Overlooked
Financial institutions rely on one major factor when deciding whether or not to give you a loan: your credit report.
Credit reports contain a lot of information, including your name, address, place of employment, credit lines, balances, payment ...
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16 Reasons Why Whirlpool Tubs Are For Suckers
Once again, I thought I'd pass on a little advice and save a serious case of buyer's remorse for the six people left in America who are still looking to buy a home.
No, no. I'm not going to tell you why corner lots are for suckers again.
This ...
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Black Coffee: Where There’s Smoke …
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Why Grandma Was Smarter Than You About Money
Yes; Grandma was smarter than you about money. Is that a crazy thought? Well ... Grandma may not pay bills with a smartphone or trade stocks on her computer -- but the fact is she can teach a few lessons about saving money that you can take to the ...
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QuickBooks or Xero: Which Online Accounting Software Is Better?
Does your small business need accounting software to keep track of its finances, but you don't like dealing with all of the usual technology mumbo-jumbo? Then try focusing on what are arguably the two most important factors: price and number of ...
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A Guide to Retirement Budgeting on a Fixed Income
So you're planning to quit work soon and will be facing retirement on a fixed income? 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 ...
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Don’t Be Afraid of Treating Your Household Like a Business
Anybody can run a household like a business, but to do it effectively you first have to appoint a household CEO in order to get the job done. Of course, the best candidate for running your household is always ... you.
For those of you who are ...
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Black Coffee: A Shot Across the Bow
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 32
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
Returning to My Education
I graduated, received my BA degree with specialty in music, Mary Washington College, and was ...
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6 Top Investing Tips That the Experts Always Follow
There is a lot of information about investing in the print media and the cyberspace -- and sometimes it can be overwhelming. Yes, your friends and family can advise you, and you may have your thoughts on this subject. However, staying informed goes a ...
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Expecting the Unexpected: Managing Finances With a Disability
When it comes to finances, most people know how to manage their daily expenses fairly well. However, once saving for the future is brought into question, things become a bit trickier. How much should you save? How should you be saving it?
One ...
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Contrarian Shopping: 20 Things I’m Willing to Pay More For
There's a lot to be said for contrarian investing. Famous investors like Warren Buffett and Jim Rogers are routinely lauded for going against the herd and purchasing unwanted stocks at bargain bin prices.
Interestingly enough, nobody ever gets ...
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How Smart Finance Is Using the Latest Technologies to Stay Ahead
If you want to stay ahead in business, you need to be willing to take risks and put yourself out there – something that Smart Finance (SmartFin) is most definitely taking extremely seriously. Let's dive into how Smart Finance is taking the lead by ...
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Black Coffee: Looters & Moochers
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Why Money Isn’t the Root of All Evil
So you think that money is the root of all evil? Have you ever asked what is the root of money? Money is a tool of exchange, which can't exist unless there are goods produced and men able to produce them. Money is the material shape of the principle ...
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4 Super Apps That Can Help You Earn Extra Cash
Who doesn't want to make a little extra cash? Of course, we all do! However, with many people today juggling two to three jobs, worrying about paying off their mortgage or lines of credit, bills, dealing with their daily financial woes and worse, who ...
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