The other day the Honeybee applied for a clothing-store credit card to take advantage of a deal that gave her a one-time savings of 15% off her purchase. I know.
To tell you the truth, I'm not really that big of a fan of in-store credit cards, but ...
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Black Coffee: Winners and Losers
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 25
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
1962 Missile Crisis, and Looking for a Bigger House, Farther from Washington
During Kennedy's presidency, relations between ...
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How to Be Financially Savvy When Selling Your Home
When you're selling your home, there are so many logistics to think about.
Repairs. Decluttering. Staging. Increasing curb appeal. Finding the right agent. All of these things will affect not only how fast your home sells, but the price you get for ...
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7 Great Careers That Require No Experience to Start
Are you looking for a great career that requires no experience to start? We get it. It can be more than a little discouraging to look at job postings where all you see is "five years of experience needed" or "experienced personnel only."
Fear not, ...
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The 5 Worst Store Brand Grocery Products
Yes, buying store brands is a great way to save money on your grocery bill -- but the truth is, sometimes you're better off sticking with the name brand product.
Long-time readers who have been following my blog probably know that, since my first ...
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Black Coffee: Keep the Tip
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I've got another busy weekend ahead of ...
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Budgeting for Essential Health Visits Without Insurance
Health care is an important part of life but it can also be a very expensive one in a number of cases. This is even more of an issue if you don't have insurance because the bills tend to be too high to comfortably pay for out of pocket. Fortunately, ...
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The Best Way to Make Ends Meet on a Limited Income
For those struggling to make ends meet, where one lives becomes more important as household income decreases. For example, when taking into account food, utilities, healthcare, housing, and general goods and services, New York City is more than twice ...
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How to Know If a Car Lease Is Your Most Cost-Effective Option
If you're looking for a new car, you've probably been weighing up all of your options, whether it's buying outright, a finance deal, or leasing.
Unlike the first two options, with leasing, you won't ever own the car. But is that such a bad thing? ...
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How To Keep Your Workplace Safe For Employees
No matter what industry you work in, your employees form the backbone of your company; their health and safety is crucial to your company's profits and public image. However, outside of following industry regulations, many business owners don't know ...
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How 6 Tiny Money Leaks Cost Me $2802 Annually
I hate it when I see people waste food. I'm not sure why, but I've always been that way. Another pet peeve of mine is carelessly wasting money on things that can be easily prevented. And while I am very diligent about not wasting food, I still have a ...
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Black Coffee: The Good Ol’ Days
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 24
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
Illegal Turns on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
We visited our parents in Detroit as often as we could, although it was hard ...
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An Overview of the Most Common Student Loan Options
Do you need a student loan? Do you know what kind of student loan you want?
Student loans are a confusing subject. And these days, most college students are relying on student loans to help meet the rapidly rise of cost of attendance at colleges ...
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6 Ways to Fix Your Finances: Smart Tips for Resuscitating Your Bank Account
Stressed out by your financial situation? Aren't we all. Awhile back we presented six strategic financial moves you could make to regain control of your money situation -- and here are six more ways to fix your finances that are just as ...
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My 13-Year-Old Daughter Shares Her Financial Fears
I'm only 13 and I'm worrying about my future. Not in an academic kind of way, but in a financial one. Yes, kids have financial fears too! That's because there are certain things that terrify me about growing up and living on my own. Here is a list of ...
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Black Coffee: It Ain’t What It Used to Be
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How Thinking Outside the Box Can Save You a Fortune
A fellow walked into a New York City bank asking for a $4000 loan. "Okay," the teller said, "But we're going to need collateral." The man responded: "My black Porsche is in your parking lot. Here are the keys."
Several weeks later, the man returned ...
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The Pros and Cons of Higher Interest Rates
There's been quite a bit of chatter, from news sources to social media, about the potential for further hikes in interest rates. And although interest rates still remain at historically moderate levels, rumors of further moves by the Fed abound. The ...
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