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Why Thanksgiving Never Falls On November 29 or 30

By Len Penzo

In 1863, President Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November to be a day for "thanksgiving and praise." It's a tradition that managed to stay that way until 1939 when worried retailers begged President Franklin Roosevelt to make Thanksgiving a ...

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November 1, 2023

5 Ways to Fund a Small Business Without Bank Loans

By Sabado Domingo

Most people dream of opening the doors to their own bookstores, record shops, accounting offices, and more, but very few ever achieve such a feat for a very good reason: lack of funding. Small businesses require quite a bit of capital to get off the ...

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November 1, 2023

8 Ways to Make a Great Budget Thanksgiving Dinner

By Anum Yoon

Thanksgiving is filled with family, friends, good food and football. But it can also be filled with expenses -- especially if you're having Thanksgiving dinner at your house. The good news is there are plenty of ways to cook and enjoy a delicious ...

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October 31, 2023

Using Food as an Alternative Investment Vehicle

By Len Penzo

Depending on which source you reference, as many as seven million Americans supposedly starved during the Great Depression. That number may be on the high side, but hard times are coming if the current global economic troubles cannot be contained and ...

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October 30, 2023

How Much Gold and Silver Should People Own?

By Len Penzo

Ever since I started writing about the importance of owning physical gold and silver as insurance against the inevitable failure of the US dollar, I've been receiving an increasing volume of questions in my inbox from folks curious to know more about ...

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October 30, 2023

Black Coffee: For the Fed, It’s the Frying Pan or the Fire

By Len Penzo

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 hope everybody had a wonderful week. ...

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October 28, 2023

Financial Lifelines: Loan Types for Small Businesses and When to Get One

By Sabado Domingo

For all businesses, adequate money is vital in keeping operations afloat and obtaining many opportunities for upscaling and growth. Many businesses partner with banking institutions and lenders to fund their operations, especially startups and ...

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October 26, 2023

Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 26

By RD Blakeslee

The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage: Assassination of President John F. Kennedy - Friday, November 22, 1963 The lady across the street knocked at the door, ...

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October 26, 2023

An Overview of the 4 Basic Types of Disability Insurance Coverage

By Sabado Domingo

If you work in a highly risky environment where sustaining serious injuries is the reality of your everyday life, you should no doubt get disability insurance. What if you do not? Most of us rely on a steady income. When you're in good health, ...

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October 25, 2023

5 Games That Will Provide Hours of Fun With Your Friends and Family

By Tex Freitag

Spending quality time with friends and family is a precious treasure. What better way to bond and create lasting memories than through the joy of games? Whether it's a cozy evening indoors or a gathering in the great outdoors, games have the power to ...

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October 24, 2023

How Much Should You Spend on a New or Used Car?

By Corazon Gritar

It's no secret that buying a car is an important decision, largely because of just how expensive cars can be. The costs don't end once you drive off the lot, either. Maintenance, insurance, gas, repairs, and more can translate to major expenses over ...

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October 24, 2023

Black Coffee: Sitting on a Powder Keg

By Len Penzo

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. Well ... another busy week is behind ...

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October 21, 2023

Preparing Your Wallet for Structural Home Damage

By Corazon Gritar

When it comes to safeguarding your financial stability amidst the uncertainties of structural home damage, a budget is your best friend. In the United States, 93% of homeowners have a home insurance policy. However, insurance coverage alone may not ...

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October 20, 2023

Why Tracking Your Expenses Is So Important

By Len Penzo

It's true; there are many folks out there who successfully manage their household finances without ever using a budget. Even so, most successful home money managers that don't have a budget still track their expenses and income. That's because trying ...

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October 19, 2023

What You Should Know Before Buying Home Insurance

By Sabado Domingo

Buying a house is a dream come true for most people. And yet, not all homeowners understand the importance of home insurance in safeguarding their home sweet home. If you are a first-time homebuyer, you are bound to make some mistakes while selecting ...

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October 18, 2023

Stain Removal Hacks for 22 Household Accidents

By Mikey Rox

Accidents happen, and they can totally put a damper on your otherwise positive demeanor if you don't know how to properly eliminate the stains they cause around the house. To prevent your own spontaneous combustion, consider these 22 stain removal ...

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October 17, 2023

Four Big Drawbacks to Store Credit Cards

By Len Penzo

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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October 16, 2023

Black Coffee: Winners and Losers

By Len Penzo

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 hope everybody had an enjoyable week. ...

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October 14, 2023

Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 25

By RD Blakeslee

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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October 12, 2023

How to Be Financially Savvy When Selling Your Home

By Elizabeth Pandolfi

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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October 11, 2023

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