Timeshares can be a significant burden on your finances. They're overpriced, lose their value quickly, and quite frankly, are not for everyone. But maybe you still bought one. Well ... take comfort in the fact that you're not alone. Many people buy ...
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Budget Workouts: 10 Ways to Get Fit for Little or No Money
Are you still making excuses that you can't go to the gym because it's too expensive? Or can't afford a new bike to exercise?
Be afraid, be very afraid, because you're about to encounter some simple, cost-effective, budget workout ideas for you to ...
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Black Coffee: Something for Nothing
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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.
I hope everybody had an enjoyable week. ...
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The Baffling Allure of the Eiffel Tower
Is the Eiffel Tower overrated? Originally built as the grand entrance to the 1889 World's Fair, today the Eiffel Tower is the undisputed romantic symbol of Paris and most-visited paid monument on Earth. Even so, that didn't stop more than 1000 ...
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The 5 Best Investment Options During a Recession
As the old saying goes, what goes up must come down. And while the stock market has been on a tear in recent years, investors would be wise to remember that recessions are a reality of the business cycle. This begs the question: What are the best ...
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5 Ways You Can Save Money on Groceries This Week
For many people, the grocery bill is one of their largest monthly expenses. Fortunately, you can easily save money on groceries this week -- and every week after that -- with a little pre-planning and a lot of creative frugality.
Nix the ...
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How Our Perverse Debt-Based Monetary System Works
No, you're not going crazy, folks. In today's world, nothing is as it seems anymore. Down is up. Bad is good. Black is white. And the money in your wallet -- as well as the stuff making up your bank and retirement accounts -- is nothing but an empty ...
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Black Coffee: They Know That We Know
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I've got another busy weekend ahead of ...
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 22
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
Note by Grandfather: Elaine wrote most of her epistle in 2002, when her dementia was quite advanced. one of its symptoms is ...
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5 Simple Ways to Avoid Online Fraud
You are just setting out in your online business venture or research work, and falling prey to online scams is the last thing on your mind. As such, it's safe to say thinking about ways to avoid online fraud also isn't one of your top concerns.
We ...
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3 Major Money Mistakes People Make When Financing Their Car
For most Americans, having a car is a necessity. Whether you take concrete highways -- which represent roughly 30% of all US interstate highways -- or unpaved pathways to get to work or school, the majority of people agree that it's better to rely on ...
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Why I Run My Household Like a Business (and Why You Should Too)
Before I started my blog, I spent my free time as a dedicated volunteer for Little League baseball. And although I rose through the ranks over the years to eventually become a league president, looking back, my fondest Little League memories still ...
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Black Coffee: Cutting Out the Middle Man
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Why Making a Good First Impression Is Important
Like it or not, when it comes to evaluating others, people tend to form an opinion within 30 seconds of meeting someone for the first time. Unfortunately, that resulting initial impression is generally extremely difficult to reverse should we start ...
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How to Control Your Expenses (and Ensure They’re Necessary)
If you're wondering how to control your expenses, you're not alone. Controlling your expenses is one of the most important habits we need to develop. A person who overspends and has no money to fall back on as a precautionary measure will almost ...
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5 Ways to Make Your Commuter Marriage Work
Most married couples wouldn't dream of living in separate houses, let alone separate states, but this situation is a reality for millions of couples. It doesn't mean they're unhappy. In fact, it has nothing to do with the emotional state of the ...
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An Overview of the 6 Most Common Insurance Types
There are many things in life we have to pay for every month -- like the rent or a mortgage -- but buying insurance isn't one of them. Even so, responsible people do it anyway because they know that, if bad luck strikes, trying to save a few bucks by ...
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Black Coffee: Drivin’ and Cryin’
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 21
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
Interstate 66 Headlines. So we moved into this house in June '58, and guess what we read in the paper that same month!? ...
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How to Use Credit Card Chargebacks to Get Refunds from Stubborn Vendors
Not every merchant goes by the mantra, "The customer is always right." Therefore, even if you've received a fraudulent charge or want to return a piece of merchandise, they may not let you -- and you may not get your money back. Fortunately, credit ...
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