I recently took my entire family -- including the in-laws -- to Scottsdale, Arizona for a little summer fun at a very posh desert resort.
Okay, perhaps I'm exaggerating just a tiny bit. Let's call it fairly posh.
Regardless, one thing is ...
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Black Coffee: The Price of Financial Security
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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.
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Slow Drivers in the Left Lane: A Vexing Problem
In North America the left lane is designated for passing and the highway's fastest traffic. Unfortunately, there are too many slow drivers in the left lane who feel entitled to cruise there as long as they're traveling the speed limit. This selfish ...
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A Mechanic Reveals How to Avoid Costly Car Repairs
You don't have to be a car mechanic to know that cars are expensive. Most people also understand that cars are not only expensive to buy - they're expensive to operate and maintain too. As a car mechanic for more than 20 years, I know this better ...
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The Intentional Obsolescence Scam: How It’s Robbing You Blind
This may come as a shock, but some of the most trusted brands to which you're loyal are selling you things that are designed to break or otherwise become useless after a period of time. There's a name for this shady practice -- planned or intentional ...
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The Best and Worst Dollar Store Deals
You may be surprised to learn that, when compared to other markets, not everything sold at a dollar store is a bargain. So, what are the best and worst dollar store deals? Well, to find out, I recently took a little shopping trip and compared the ...
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Black Coffee: Sharp-Dressed Men
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 18
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
Since I felt well and energetic during the last months of my pregnancy, 1957, I decided to answer an ad in the Washington Post ...
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Drive-By Movie Review: The Good German
This is a review of the 2006 movie The Good German starring George Clooney, Tobey Maguire, and Cate Blanchette
Plot Summary: While in post-war Berlin to cover the Potsdam Conference, an American military journalist is drawn into a murder ...
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4 Things To Consider When Shopping For Your First Home
Buying your first home can be an exciting time. That being said, shopping for your first home is also incredibly stressful. If you're not used to looking at houses for sale on the real estate market, you can easily be overwhelmed.
So where do you ...
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Can Money Buy Happiness? Here’s How to Get the Most Joy from Your Spending
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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