Buying a home is thrilling. It's also a financial puzzle. One key piece? The home appraisal. It might not get as much attention as your credit score or interest rate. However, there are home appraisal impacts nevertheless, as they can make or break ...
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This Blue Fruit Cuts $400 Off My Grocery Bill Every Year
Have you ever wondered why there aren't very many blue fruits or vegetables in nature? I know I have. In fact, most fruits and vegetables that people usually offer as examples of azure produce are actually purple.
And, no, blueberries aren't blue; ...
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Is FOMO Breaking Your Budget? Here’s How to Stop It
Is FOMO breaking your 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 ...
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Taking Control of Your Financial Future
Taking control of your financial future may seem like a daunting task, but it's one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself. Whether you're looking to build your savings, tackle debt, or save for a major purchase, taking charge of your ...
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If You Were Elon Musk: What It Feels Like to Be a Billionaire
Who doesn't dream about being rich?
I'm certainly not afraid to admit I occasionally wonder how it would feel to be independently wealthy.
The World's Richest People
The other day I was reviewing a list of the world's billionaires and I noticed ...
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Black Coffee: Winners & Losers
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.
I've got another busy weekend ahead of ...
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How Do I Get Prequalified for a Mortgage?
The difference between being prequalified or preapproved for a home loan can be a critical factor in determining whether or not you'll get the home of your dreams. In short, prequalified homebuyers are far less attractive to sellers than shoppers who ...
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Money Problems? Here’s Why You Never Have As Much as You Think
It's a common experience for millions of people to take a peek at the bank account balance, only to learn that there isn't nearly as much money available as anticipated. What happened to it? Perhaps you immediately implicate your spouse or ...
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6 Ways to Create a Stylish Home Office on a Budget
Flexible scheduling and the beauty of technology in the workplace has allowed for more opportunities than ever to work from home -- either part or full-time -- rather than hanging out in the office seven days a week.
That being said, just any ...
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A Life Insurance Primer for Newbies
Life insurance is boring. Who wants to curl up at night and read the fine print of a life insurance policy? Nobody normal that's for sure.
Still, if other people rely on you financially, there's no topic more important. This is true for healthy ...
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Are You Irrational About Money? This Quick Test Will Tell You!
Some things are seemingly impossible to explain. I mean, how do spiders know how to spin such beautiful webs? What ever inspired the construction of Stonehenge? And why is Taylor Swift so darn popular?
One particularly perplexing question that ...
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Black Coffee: Covering the Bases
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Another busy week is crossed off the ...
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 63
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
More about pets
We brought Heidi with us when we moved to Union from Warrenton. Great Danes aren’t known around Union, and some ...
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A Primer on Bankruptcy Options and Potential Tax Liabilities
So, you are struggling financially and are curious about bankruptcy options. You've heard the rumors about those who have filed and prospered. You've also heard the tales about those who have filed and failed. Whatever the case may be, you want to ...
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How to Prepare for a Job Interview and Walk Away a Winner
You did it! You finally landed that coveted job interview. The hard part is over, but now another major challenge is on the horizon: the actual interview.
For those who are wondering how to prepare for a job interview, read on to learn how to go ...
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Money Lessons for Kids: Teaching My Son About Payback Periods
The other day my 14-year-old son, Matthew, was really trying to sell me on his wish for the latest PlayStation video game console this Christmas. Never mind that he owns an XBox system that is in perfect working order, mainly because he got that as a ...
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Black Coffee: Changing the Rules
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Scale Your NP Practice with Confidence: Mastering the Basics
Nurse practitioners (NP) are increasingly stepping into the entrepreneurial world, opening their own practices to meet growing healthcare demands. However, success in clinical care doesn’t automatically translate into success in business. The ...
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5 Payment Card and E-Wallet Management Tips for First Jobbers
Landing your first job is a crucial milestone that not only jumpstarts your career, but also fulfills your financial goals. This is because having a source of income can significantly boost your cashflow. And that allows you to budget better, save, ...
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How to Get Preapproved for a Mortgage
The difference between being prequalified or preapproved for a home loan can be a critical factor in determining whether or not you'll get the home of your dreams. In short, preapproved homebuyers are far more attractive to sellers than shoppers who ...
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