The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
Our wedding was Saturday, January 2, 1954, at 8:00 pm. Late weddings were common then. (Dave says "the Baptists didn't want to ...
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4 Things You Should Look for When Selecting a Binary Options Broker
Selecting a binary options broker is one of the most important decision an individual investor will make over the course of his or her trading career. With so many vendors out there, and such varying degrees in the quality of the services on offer, ...
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Small Business Tips for Success In the Age of Digital Disruption
Small businesses are a major driver of innovation and progress in the US economy. In fact, there are approximately 28 million small businesses in the US alone, making up 44% of U.S. economic activity.
But despite their strides toward innovation, ...
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Effective Negotiating Tactics Everyone Should Know
I have always believed that one of the most important life skills that every person should have mastered before setting out on their own is the ability to successfully negotiate. Of course, that requires one to have a firm grasp on the most effective ...
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Black Coffee: More Holes in the Boat
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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Why It Pays to Never Give Up
Quitting is easy, but that doesn't mean you should.
JK Rowling's manuscript for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was rejected by the first 12 publishers she approached.
Walt Disney was fired from the Kansas City Star because his boss ...
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Preparing Your Budget for Home Projects
While some home improvement projects are optional, many are considered necessities. As a homeowner, it's your job to maintain and upgrade your home, keeping it in good condition and increasing its value over time. However, this can come at a high ...
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What Do Environmental Lawyers Do?
For those who wonder: What do environmental lawyers do? the answer can be found by first starting with the communities that have made great strides in implementing "Clean Earth" campaigns and promoting green awareness. Neighbors and friends alike ...
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9 Affordable Trips You Can Pay for with Your Tax Refund
Many Americans are up in arms about reduced tax refunds this year -- hopefully, you're not on the short end of that stick -- but all is not lost. You can still get away on budgets with affordable trips that range from small to a little more generous. ...
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Are High Thread Count Sheets Worth the Price?
The Honeybee and I are officially in the final phase of a major master bathroom remodel. We're extremely excited too, because today marks the seventh week of our three-week project.
Don't laugh: That's how long our general contractor told us it ...
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Black Coffee: The Golden Rule
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Well ... another busy week is behind us. ...
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Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 12
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
The Story of the Cannibals
During Dave's year-plus in the Philippines on the island of Mindanao, several weeks passed when ...
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DVDs From Hell: How to Skip DVD Trailers & Ads
One recent weekend not too long ago I came home to find out that both my kids happened to be spending the night at neighbors' homes. Heh.
Of course, I'm sure all of you who are married with children know what that means.
But before that could ...
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5 Chores That Today’s Kids Can Do to Earn Money
When did you learn the value of money? For many of us, it begins the day our parents dole out chores for the first time. A week's worth of completed chores meant we earned allowances that we could spend right away or save for something we really ...
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How to Fix Your Finances Without More Money
How many times have you heard somebody who has no idea how to fix their finances lament that all their financial troubles would disappear if only they had a little more money?
The thing is, those are the same people who believe that financial ...
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Black Coffee: Down the Rabbit Hole
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A Few Thoughts from Aunt Doris: Cowboys and Indians
This is another post in an occasional series from my dear Aunt Doris, who passed away in 2015 at the age of 94.
When I was a kid in England I loved to play Cowboys & Indians. (Yes, we played that too.) I always wanted to be the ...
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Is the $5 Bill the New $1 Bill?
From Charles Hugh Smith's Of Two Minds blog:
It's starting to feel like a $5 bill is the new $1 bill. Everything that could be purchased with one or two dollars not that long ago is now $5 or even $10. A few days ago I was enjoying the Butte ...
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How Couples Save Money by Gaming the System
There are plenty of perks to being a couple -- splitting household expenses, sharing a cell phone plan, qualifying for BOGO dinner promotions at your favorite chain restaurants -- but there are more savings to enjoy if you dig a little deeper. Now ...
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How to Grow a Vegetable Garden: 45 Tips to Help You Succeed
If you're worried like I am about rising food prices this year, learning how to grow a vegetable garden can be a terrific way to lower your produce bill.
Now, I know what most of you are thinking: But I don't know the first thing about planting a ...
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