Most financially responsible people experience a bit of euphoria -- along with a genuinely-satisfying sense of accomplishment -- whenever they save money. However, when it comes to spending, those good feelings aren't always a sure thing. So, can ...
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Black Coffee: Are We Having Fun Yet?
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The Most Important Power Tool a Household CEO Can Own
There are more than eight-million victims of identity theft in the United States every year; on average they lose $750 per incident and spend 59 hours of personal time closing fraudulent accounts.
You can reduce your risk of identity fraud by ...
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Top and Bottom US Federal Income Tax Rates Since 1913
And you thought tax rates on regular income were outrageous today. Consider how high the top and bottom income tax rates for both were 80 years ago. Yikes!
In 1944 and 1945, taxpayers handed over 94% of their hard-earned income to the federal ...
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Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
Pets enrich our lives by providing welcome companionship and loyalty through our toughest days, as well as our happiest ones. What would you do if yours got sick? Are you prepared to bear the financial burdens of veterinary visits and the associated ...
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A First-Time Buyer’s Guide for Gold and Silver
As economic turmoil around the world continues to increase, more and more people are buying gold and silver for wealth protection. Gold and silver are insurance against currency collapse, although some people buy them as investments too. If you're ...
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Black Coffee: Pennies from Heaven
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When Should You Consider a Home Warranty?
A home warranty is a service plan or contract providing coverage for repairing and replacing major appliances and systems in your home. Once you have one, you can have peace of mind when home appliances like freezers, air conditioning (AC), and ...
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 17
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
Apartment in Arlington, Virginia
August 1957 was eventful. We found a one-bedroom apartment in Arlington close to Route 50; ...
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A Summer Budget Plan for Building a Healthy Christmas Fund
Although the development of excellent budgeting skills is important throughout the year, utilizing restraint and prudence with respect to personal finance is particularly important during the months that proceed the Christmas season. As the summer ...
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How To Save Money on Moving Expenses
House prices and rental costs remain incredibly expensive. But whether you're buying a new home or renting, moving costs can be incredibly daunting too. So how can you save money on moving expenses?
Here are several ways to cut down on moving costs ...
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Do You Have Unclaimed Money? Here’s How to Find Out
I love finding unclaimed money.
The other day I was in the mood for a couple of chili cheese dogs, so I decided to stop by my local Wienerschnitzel and satisfy my craving.
As I got to the counter to pay for my food I realized that I still had ...
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Black Coffee: Master and Servants
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Why Window Seat Fliers Are the Happiest Fliers
You're probably not surprised that many airlines charge extra money for select window and aisle seats. It's a policy that took off in 2015. And while I might consider paying extra for a window seat, I'm still trying to understand why anyone would ...
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Summer Spending Season: How to Take a Vacation from the Stress
Summer is just around the corner - but are you ready? Not only for the beach weekends, family vacations, 4th of July festivities and kids' camps, but also for all the expenses that tend to heat up over the season? That's because summer is a big ...
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4 Budgeting Tips for Parents
As a parent, there's no doubt about the fact that one of your top priorities is most likely to save money. This is because raising a family can be quite expensive over time, especially if you want to make sure that you're providing your family with ...
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Embarrassed About Being Frugal? Here Are 6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t
Your friends might label you the cheapskate of the group and your money-conscious mindset might be a running joke, but there's no reason to be embarrassed about being frugal.
A lot of people cry broke and whine about never having enough cash to get ...
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Lost Checks: Is Not Stopping Payment Worth the Risk?
I wish I was as smart as my kids. They're never wrong.
Never.
If you don't believe me, just ask them.
As a matter of fact, I was reminded of that little "fact" last month after the Honeybee noticed that a couple of checks hadn't been cashed by my ...
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Black Coffee: The Road to Ruin
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 16
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
An important P.S. to my Oldsmobile story: On December 13, 2000, the news came out that "Oldsmobile is coming to the end of the ...
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