As you work to become more financially secure, leisure time might feel more precious than ever. This is why many professionals choose to purchase their own slice of paradise: a vacation home.
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Shocking! 10 Everyday Items That Are More Expensive Than Gasoline
I drove by the corner gas station today, as I do everyday on my way home from work, and I couldn't help but notice that the price of gasoline rose another few cents over the weekend. This time the sign was unapologetically advertising a price of ...
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Black Coffee: Blowing Hot and Cold
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These 4 Financial New Year’s Resolutions Are Actually Sustainable
One of the things that sets the human race apart from other species is our ability to learn by looking back at the past. But by this logic, New Year's resolutions should have long ceased to exist. After all, most people make enthusiastic New Year's ...
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How To Avoid Fees On Your Cash App
Cash App is the name of a popular mobile payment service that lets you send money electronically to friends and family with just a smartphone. The Cash App is free and accepts debit cards, credit cards and bitcoin. Acclaimed by many, this app has ...
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Grandfather Says: The Miracle of Birth
Grandfather used to ask God to help him with this or that.
He says he hasn't done that for quite awhile now, but he is moved to thank God when one of His gifts comes Grandfather's way.
The miracle of birth is one of those gifts. For ...
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The Pros and Cons of Selling a Structured Settlement
If you tell me that you have recently been awarded a structured settlement, I automatically know at least a couple of things about you:
You've made it through a trying time. Settlements are awarded to plaintiffs in lawsuits, often after they've ...
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Study: Americans More Likely to Save for Vacation than for Retirement
Although Americans are criticized for putting work above all else, so much so that half of those in the workforce aren't using all their vacation days, a new NerdWallet study suggests that we are prioritizing getaways -- but it may be at the expense ...
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5 Common Mistakes You Need to Avoid as a Beginner Forex Trader
With a low entrance threshold, the foreign currency exchange (forex) market is among the most inclusive day trading marketplaces on the planet. In fact, the forex markets draw a lot of novice traders since the entrance restrictions are so low; this ...
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How to Invest in the Best Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Ten years ago now, people had no idea that cryptocurrencies would transform into a prosperous financial market. Bitcoin, the first-ever cryptocurrency, was developed to revolutionize the current financial system. It gave rise to thousands of altcoins ...
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What’s an Emphyteutic Lease? (And Why You May Want to Avoid One)
The other day the Honeybee and I were watching the two-millionth episode of House Hunters when the featured owners of a condo who were trying to sell their place got some chilling news from their real estate agent: First, their outdated kitchen's ...
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Black Coffee: The Back Scratching Continues
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Why Personal Responsibility Is the Key to Success
Nothing is easier in life than to blame the other guy when we encounter problems. That's because it takes real courage and integrity to look inward and take responsibility for all of the troubles that are a direct result of our own making. When we ...
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What You Should Really Know About Credit Cards
Rifling through your wallet, you're likely to find an array of cards you might use for spending on certain products. Your main debit card is likely to be for regular shopping, such as for groceries, rent and utility bills. As for more peripheral ...
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6 Things That Are Better to Buy Than Rent
I recently wrote a post here that highlighted things that are better to rent than buy. Now it's time to flip it and reverse, a la Missy Elliot. Here are a few items for which you should always shell out full price -- even if you don't want ...
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My Peanut Butter Taste Test: What 8 Choosy Mothers Really Chose
Before the average American kid gets his high school diploma he or she will supposedly eat 1500 peanut butter sandwiches. That being said, most Americans' passion for peanut butter doesn't stop after childhood.
And in case you're wondering, a ...
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Black Coffee: Lucky Number 13
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Grandfather Says: Holiday Wishes!
Grandfather says Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year!
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About the Author: RD Blakeslee is a nonagenarian in West Virginia who built his net worth by only investing in that which can be enjoyed during acquisition and throughout life, as ...
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Looking To Invest In Tangible Goods? Consider Loose Diamonds
For centuries, prudent financial planning meant possessing your assets as tangible goods rather than paper money. Items of true worth are accepted and valued across cultural and language barriers, and those with the means to do so have been insuring ...
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Do Prices Ending in 9 Really Affect Our Buying Habits?
My dad, who passed away in 2020, was a real comedian. The guy seemed to have a story or a joke for every occasion and I'm pretty sure I heard 'em all. That never stopped Dad from sharing his repertoire over and over again anyway.
What I really ...
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