It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe ...
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The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 7
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
When I graduated from The High School of Commerce in June of 1952, Dave was home on furlough and he went with me to a ...
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Three Reasons Why Credit Unions Are a Great Choice for a Car Loan
Are you in the market shopping for a new car? If so, then this article is for you. After you've selected your dream car, the next step is to secure a way to finance your purchase. Don't know where to start? We're here to help. Consider getting a car ...
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Bad Habits That Make You a Target of Credit Card Fraud
Credit card fraud is much more common than you might think. In fact, it is a multi-billion dollar industry for the criminals who choose to undertake such nefarious work. Of course, there are two big reasons why credit card fraud is so widespread: 1) ...
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Lessons In Tax Law: Why You Should Never Try To Bribe The IRS
It's no secret that Americans hate taxes. In fact, pretty much all people from all places would prefer not to pay their taxes. There are even stories from the bible about how much Jesus' peers hated tax collectors. Since the creation of the IRS, ...
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Why Paying Off the Mortgage Early May Be a Big Mistake
Should you pay off the mortgage early? That question is, without any doubt, the most popular question posed by my readers. And sure enough, the other day I received this note from Lauren regarding the wisdom of paying down the mortgage early:
Len: ...
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Black Coffee: Welcome to the Fun House
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I hope everybody had a wonderful week. ...
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A Georgia Teacher Shows Why It Always Pays to Read the Fine Print
We're all guilty of it. We see an alert that tells us we can't continue through an online signup before reading the fine print. But they're often 12 pages of user terms and agreements, if not more. So we roll our eyes and scroll to the bottom. We ...
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Why Extended Warranties Sometimes Do Make Sense
The conventional wisdom out there is that it's rarely advantageous to consider an extended warranty unless it's for an automobile.
Don't believe it. The truth is, when it comes to extended warranties, things aren't always quite so black and white. ...
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10 Ways to Get the Most from Your Next Business Conference
Do you often come away from business conferences feeling like you just wasted a lot of time? Of course, the events themselves could be to blame. But it could just as easily be that you're not making the most of them.
So, if you're struggling to ...
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36 Amazing Uses for Plastic Grocery Bags
I've been a big defender of plastic grocery bags for a long time. In fact, last year I challenged readers to tell me why the humble plastic bag is still maligned by so many people.
Now I may be just a wee bit biased, but I think I made a very ...
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Black Coffee: A Ponzi for Your Thoughts
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Well ... another busy week is behind ...
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 6
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
Dave had traded the wrecked ’36 Chevrolet on a nice used 1946 blue-green Desoto, and that’s the car we used for going to ...
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What You Must Know Before Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
More Americans are filing medical malpractice suits in the US -- but not because doctors are doing a worse job. In fact, they're doing roughly the same quality job. However, consumers today are more savvy and informed about how to find a malpractice ...
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Million Dollar Neighborhoods Are Still Popping Up Across the US
Across the United States, more than 800 neighborhoods have a median home value that exceeds $1 million, according to a report by Trulia. This new data means that the number of US homes costing $1 million or more has doubled since 2012.
While the ...
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Why Extended Warranties for New Tires Are A Waste of Money
A while back I bought four new tires for my old car. The tires came with a pro-rated 65,000-mile guarantee and were $74 each, or just under $300 for the entire set.
As the salesman was tallying the bill he asked if I'd like to purchase the ...
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Black Coffee: Walking on Eggs
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 5
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
Our "Goodbye Date" and the Trip to Washington, DC and Ft. Belvoir, Virginia
Belle Isle in the Detroit River is where Dave ...
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How Video Conferencing Reduces Small Business Costs
Saying that running a small business is a difficult task is like saying the ocean is a little wet. Such understatements aside, the fact of the matter is that any organization have to make the most of its limited budget if it wants to remain viable in ...
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4 Ways Social Media Use Makes You Vulnerable to Identity Fraud
Most of us use at least one form of social media to stay in touch with friends and family we don't get to see every day. Whether it's Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, or Instagram, social media gives us the ability to share updates with all our friends ...
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