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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Well ... another busy week is behind ...
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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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Shadow Inventory and Mortgage Rate Impacts on the Housing Market
The housing market across the country has been on fire over the past decade. Prices remain elevated; but many people insist that's because there aren't enough homes available. But is this really the case? Does shadow inventory impact the housing ...
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The 4 Worst Ways to Pay Down Debt
Debt may be a part of life, but that doesn't make it suck any less. If you're deep in debt, you're probably looking for ways to retire it. Or at least pay it down enough to improve your credit report. Whatever the reason, there are smart ways to ...
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The Ethics of Found Money: Should You Keep It?
Is it okay to keep money found on the ground? I mean ... What are the ethics of found money?
The reason I bring this up is because last week, while walking in a parking lot, I found a $10 bill laying on the pavement. And the feeling that came over ...
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Black Coffee: The Sky’s the Limit
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