Getting a tax refund is OK, right? Well ... from a financial perspective, there's no doubt that it's better to maximize the withholding exemptions on your W-4 form. Why? Because the resulting additional take-home pay can be invested or placed in an ...
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4 Coupon Survey Results that May Change Your Thoughts About Them
Despite the widespread use of coupons today, they came from very humble beginnings. In 1887, Coca-Cola offered a free glass of coke as part of a paper-based promotion; that paper scrip was the first known coupon!
That led to the creation of the ...
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6 Ways to Save Money on a Basement Remodel
Basements have a knack for being that eerie place in the house where old toys and outdated hand-me-downs live. However, basements have the potential to become anything you want them to be. A spare bedroom, a laundry room, or perhaps even a wine ...
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Gas or Charcoal Grill: Which Is More Cost Effective?
With warmer weather finally here and the recent demise of my old grill, I once again find myself considering one of the great debates of all time: Is a gas or charcoal grill better?
When it comes to the question of grilling with propane or ...
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Black Coffee: Double Indemnity
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.
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Embracing Mindful Spending
In the age of consumerism, where advertisements bombard us from every angle and the allure of instant gratification is ever-present, the concept of mindful spending emerges as a beacon of clarity amid the chaos. Beyond mere budgeting techniques, ...
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 36
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
Building the New House
We all pitched in to do whatever we each could do to help every day. One job I worked on was ...
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Why It’s Important to Do Your Homework Before Buying Rental Property
For many people, getting a rental property can be a great investment. The question you have to ask before buying rental property is: Are rental properties a smart investment for you? In order to answer that question, you'll need to figure out the ...
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Did You Make the Right Career Choice? Here’s How to Know
So many of us go to work, do what we're paid to do, punch out, and go home. But are we truly happy? Studies suggest most people aren't -- even though they pretend to be. On the other hand, if you exhibit a majority of the following traits while ...
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9 Crazy Tax Deductions That the IRS Actually Accepted
Uncle Sam has bills to pay, which is why, with Tax Day just around the corner, millions of Americans are carefully sifting through their accounts in order to see what they can deduct as a legitimate expense at the last minute. Of course, most ...
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Black Coffee: The Miracle Worker
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Why Deflation Benefits Savers
Ever since the Great Depression, central bankers have, curiously, striven to avoid deflation at all costs. But benign price deflation caused by increases in productivity -- as opposed to "bad" deflation caused by a reduction in money supply -- leads ...
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How to Eliminate Student Loan Debt BEFORE Starting College
The national student debt load continues to sit at a crisis point - so it's not surprising that there is a big push to eliminate student loan debt. For this year's graduating class, more than 70% of graduates borrowed money to finance their tuition, ...
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6 Ways to Own an Unconventional Home
Homeownership is part of the American dream, but buying a house today isn't what it used to be. For example, they're more expensive than ever! Fortunately for modern homebuyers, there are many ways to become the owner of less expensive unconventional ...
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Why Libertarians Prefer Gold and Silver to Fiat Currency
Nowhere in history has liberty ever caused a nation to lose its mind and soul like collectivism has. Never. For proof, all one has to do is look at history: the Jacobins during the French Revolution; in Russia -- Lenin, Stalin and the Bolsheviks; ...
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Black Coffee: Breakfast for Dinner
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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.
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 35
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
One day I was in the steel building, surrounded by a confusion of boxes and furniture, enjoying playing my Steinert piano for ...
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Why You Need Life Insurance to Protect What You Have Built
Life insurance can help protect the lifestyle you have built for you and your family. The benefits afforded by life insurance go much farther than replacing income, although a policy can provide a spouse or child with income replacement if something ...
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5 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget
The desire to lose weight and get in shape can be a constant struggle. Over the last four decades, the adult obesity rate has more than doubled. Turn on the television and you are likely to find any number of advertisements about the newest diet. No ...
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Is There a Perfect Portfolio Allocation?
Economically speaking, at any point in time, the world is typically in one of four scenarios: prosperity, inflation, recession or deflation. For most folks, their investments tend to do well in times of prosperity, but not so well in other ...
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