Does bottled water taste better than filtered tap? You'd certainly think so, based on the number of people who drink it today.
And that's too bad because, compared to tap water, the bottled stuff is absurdly expensive. It also generates a lot of ...
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Black Coffee: Banking on the Future
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Behind the Science of Defining What’s Truly Priceless
Some things are utterly impossible to put a price on. For example, regardless what's offered, no rational person would ever sell their family. It's also impossible to put a monetary value on good health -- let alone human life. Even so, that didn't ...
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Is Buying or Renting a Home Financially Better?
Although there are entities out there with a vested interest in promoting the idea that it is always cheaper to buy than to rent, that doesn't automatically answer the question: When given the choice, is it better to buy or rent a home?
Adding up ...
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6 Ways to Fix Your Finances and Resuscitate Your DOA Money Situation
Stressed out by your financial situation? Aren't we all. Here are six strategic moves you can make to regain control of your money situation, fix your finances, and put you back in the driver's seat. Take a look ...
Stop impulsive shopping
Many ...
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This Little Trick Can Save Big Money On Your Food Bill
Are you looking for ways to save money on your food bill? It may be easier than you think. Consider this: In 2013, I spent $13,788 on groceries for our four-person household. In 2022, that number climbed to $17,101. In case you're wondering, that ...
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Black Coffee: Men In Suits
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The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 9
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
Liberace, I Love Lucy, Muntz TV and "rabbit ears." While Dave was overseas, my friend Carolyn L. and I went out every ...
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How to Have a Beautiful Wedding AND Exotic Honeymoon for $5000 – or Less!
The average cost to have a wedding is now $29,000. That's some serious dough - especially for couples looking to have a beautiful wedding and honeymoon for $5000 or less!
I know getting married is supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime event, but is ...
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Why Buying Gasoline In the Morning Can Save Money
I’ve already written about the folly of trying to save a few cents per gallon when shopping for gas. But did you know there are times when you don’t get exactly what you pay for when you fill up your gasoline tank at the local station? It’s not ...
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Black Coffee: How Not to Do It
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What Defines Financial Success?
What defines financial success? Of course, many people believe that all their financial problems would disappear if they made more money. But high incomes can't guarantee financial freedom; there are countless examples of people who earn millions and ...
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Drive-By Movie Review: The Taking of Pelham 123
This is a movie review of the 2009 remake of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta.
Plot Summary: Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning ...
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Can You Get a Personal Loan Online? Here’s What You Should Know
Personal loans are a helpful way to finance something. It is flexible; so almost whatever it is you need, they can cover it. There are different lenders you can get one from, but the more popular ones as of recently being online lenders. They provide ...
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Debit or Credit: Which One Is Better?
"What kind of dressing would you like on your salad?"
For most people, it's a simple decision -- but not for me.
I don't know why, but when my server presents that question I usually tense up and act like I've just been asked the million-dollar ...
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Black Coffee: It’s Your Nickel
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The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 8
The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage:
The Detroit Institute of Art staff took an interest in me, their youngest co-worker, and enjoyed hearing about "my fiance's ...
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A Few Thoughts from Aunt Doris: Well … It Didn’t Seem Funny at the Time!
Every once in awhile, almost everyone says or does something so goofy or dumb that they wish the floor would just open and swallow them whole.
When that happens to you, don't despair; it will eventually become an amusing incident. Lord knows I've ...
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Wondering How to Teach Your Kids About Taxes? Consider the ‘Parent Tax’
Paying taxes is something your kids will have to deal with as adults. So why wait to teach your kids about taxation and earning money until after they get their first job?
You shouldn't. Teach your kids by charging them the "Parent Tax."
The Parent ...
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18 Personal Finance Facts You Didn’t Know About US Presidents
Sitting US presidents may be considered the most powerful men in the free world, but they still put their pants on one leg at a time. And while some American presidents were financially successful during their lives, there were others who encountered ...
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