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7 Great Careers That Require No Experience to Start

By Anum Yoon

Are you looking for a great career that requires no experience to start? We get it. It can be more than a little discouraging to look at job postings where all you see is "five years of experience needed" or "experienced personnel only." Fear not, ...

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October 10, 2023

The 5 Worst Store Brand Grocery Products

By Len Penzo

Yes, buying store brands is a great way to save money on your grocery bill -- but the truth is, sometimes you're better off sticking with the name brand product. Long-time readers who have been following my blog probably know that, since my first ...

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October 9, 2023

Black Coffee: Keep the Tip

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've got another busy weekend ahead of ...

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October 7, 2023

Budgeting for Essential Health Visits Without Insurance

By Corazon Gritar

Health care is an important part of life but it can also be a very expensive one in a number of cases. This is even more of an issue if you don't have insurance because the bills tend to be too high to comfortably pay for out of pocket. Fortunately, ...

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October 6, 2023

The Best Way to Make Ends Meet on a Limited Income

By Len Penzo

For those struggling to make ends meet, where one lives becomes more important as household income decreases. For example, when taking into account food, utilities, healthcare, housing, and general goods and services, New York City is more than twice ...

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October 5, 2023

How to Know If a Car Lease Is Your Most Cost-Effective Option

By Emily Hanson

If you're looking for a new car, you've probably been weighing up all of your options, whether it's buying outright, a finance deal, or leasing. Unlike the first two options, with leasing, you won't ever own the car. But is that such a bad thing? ...

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October 4, 2023

How To Keep Your Workplace Safe For Employees

By Corazon Gritar

No matter what industry you work in, your employees form the backbone of your company; their health and safety is crucial to your company's profits and public image. However, outside of following industry regulations, many business owners don't know ...

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October 3, 2023

How 6 Tiny Money Leaks Cost Me $2802 Annually

By Len Penzo

I hate it when I see people waste food. I'm not sure why, but I've always been that way. Another pet peeve of mine is carelessly wasting money on things that can be easily prevented. And while I am very diligent about not wasting food, I still have a ...

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October 2, 2023

Black Coffee: The Good Ol’ Days

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. Another busy week is crossed off the ...

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September 30, 2023

Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 24

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: Illegal Turns on the Pennsylvania Turnpike We visited our parents in Detroit as often as we could, although it was hard ...

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September 28, 2023

An Overview of the Most Common Student Loan Options

By Enero Febrero

Do you need a student loan? Do you know what kind of student loan you want? Student loans are a confusing subject. And these days, most college students are relying on student loans to help meet the rapidly rise of cost of attendance at colleges ...

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September 27, 2023

6 Ways to Fix Your Finances: Smart Tips for Resuscitating Your Bank Account

By Mikey Rox

Stressed out by your financial situation? Aren't we all. Awhile back we presented six strategic financial moves you could make to regain control of your money situation -- and here are six more ways to fix your finances that are just as ...

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September 26, 2023

My 13-Year-Old Daughter Shares Her Financial Fears

By Lenina Penzo

I'm only 13 and I'm worrying about my future. Not in an academic kind of way, but in a financial one. Yes, kids have financial fears too! That's because there are certain things that terrify me about growing up and living on my own. Here is a list of ...

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September 25, 2023

Black Coffee: It Ain’t What It Used to Be

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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September 23, 2023

How Thinking Outside the Box Can Save You a Fortune

By Len Penzo

A fellow walked into a New York City bank asking for a $4000 loan. "Okay," the teller said, "But we're going to need collateral." The man responded: "My black Porsche is in your parking lot. Here are the keys." Several weeks later, the man returned ...

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September 21, 2023

The Pros and Cons of Higher Interest Rates

By Rebecca Kennedy

There's been quite a bit of chatter, from news sources to social media, about the potential for further hikes in interest rates. And although interest rates still remain at historically moderate levels, rumors of further moves by the Fed abound. The ...

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September 20, 2023

Five Frugal Ideas for Fall Season Family Fun

By Anum Yoon

Just because summer is over doesn't mean you have to stop having family fun. With the kids back at school, bills due and a chill in the air, it feels hard to find affordable activities the whole family will enjoy. But if you're looking for a few ...

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September 19, 2023

I’m Not Rich, But I’m Financially Free; Here’s How I Got There

By Len Penzo

Let's face it, the more choices we have in life, the richer and more rewarding it becomes. Fortunately, I'm currently in that coveted sweet spot of financial freedom where I can do pretty much whatever the heck I please, whenever I want. Don't get ...

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September 18, 2023

Black Coffee: Account Overdrawn

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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September 16, 2023

Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 23

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: Some excellent National Theater productions we enjoyed in Washington were The Music Man and My Fair Lady and a solo ...

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September 14, 2023

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