The Great Len Penzo has asked me - nay, compelled me - to write a post on how to save money at the dentist. Of course, he came to the right guy because I use things like dental forceps and dental wire bending pliers on a regular basis. Yes; I'm a ...
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7 Big Reasons Why a Roth IRA Isn’t the Best Way to Save for Retirement
Are you trying to decide whether or not you should be building your retirement savings with a Roth IRA?
It's true; using a Roth IRA has its advantages -- but there are also more than a few reasons that may make you think twice before getting one. ...
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3 Ways That Great Sleep Helps You Get Richer
The healthier you are, the richer you get. And the richer you are, the healthier you get. You've certainly heard about vicious cycles - but what about healthy ones? The truth is, getting a great night's sleep can help you reach your financial goals, ...
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Series I Savings Bonds Are Now Paying 9.62%; Here Are Their Pros and Cons
The Honeybee and I recently bought $20,000 worth of United States' Series I savings bonds - known colloquially as "I bonds" - in order to take advantage of their current "risk free" interest rate of 9.62%. That's right; nine point six two ...
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Black Coffee: Are You Not Entertained?
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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100 Words On: What You Should Always Do Before Buying Stuff Online
It's estimated that online sales in the United States was $870 billion in 2021 -- that's a lot of people clicking on website "Buy Now" buttons.
I recently saved $25 on a $100 online purchase simply because I spent two minutes searching the ...
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5 Pointers to Help You Pick the Right Home Loan
Home loans are the only way that most people around the world today can afford to buy homes. This is especially true for real estate in expensive locales from San Francisco to New York -- and even homes in a city like Mumbai.
With the high prices ...
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What Is a Home Warranty and Do You Need One?
Taking care of your home can be tough and many things can go wrong. Home appliances are the first to go and can take large amounts of money to repair and replace. This is where home warranties come in! Home warranties can provide you with the funds ...
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8 Ways to Tame Your Credit Card Debt Fast!
Somebody printed this on a T-shirt: "The holidays are over and all I got was a mountain of debt!"
Sound familiar? Don't feel bad; you're not alone.
According to Wallet Hub, the average credit card balance per US household is now $8590. And with ...
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How A Gold Backed IRA Can Help Protect Your Retirement Nest Egg
The stock market made great gains over the last several years. But that trend is clearly changing. As a result, if you have a traditional IRA or 401k, your retirement funds could be at risk. In fact, there is now plenty of evidence to at least ...
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Black Coffee: A Fistful of Dollars
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Another busy week is crossed off the ...
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Investing in the Metaverse: 9 Tips for Beginners
What is the metaverse? It's a question you may have heard of before but may not know how to answer. Metaverse is a virtual reality platform that is often compared to the Internet. It allows users to create and interact with digital content and ...
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Grandfather Says: Grandfather’s House and Custom Built Stairs
In the first article in this series, Grandfather talked about building your own house.
Here's his during the build:
And here's where Grandfather lived while his house was being built:
When he was younger he and his friends (most now ...
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3 Ways to Slow Down the Rate of Aging
Aging is an inevitable part of life. With every year that goes by, your biological age increases and there's nothing that you can do about it.
Despite the biological clock inevitably ticking away every minute of every day, there are things that ...
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A Few Thoughts from Aunt Doris: The Same … But Different
When I came to this country I said to myself, "At least I don't have to learn another language!"
Well, yes and no.
Just like there are difference between American and English hand gestures, our languages are slightly different too. There's the ...
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10 Frugal Ways to Unwind, Relax and Have a Little Fun
Ever reach the end of the work week, and you literally just can't handle any more? The days spent at the office can leave us feeling tense and wound so tight that you can almost feel your bones grinding together.
So how do you unwind without ...
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Early vs. Delayed Retirement: Which Path Is Harder?
Not too long ago, I was driving my family along the foothills of Southern California, at the base of the magnificent San Gabriel mountains.
Believe it or not, the San Gabriels top out at over 10,000 feet; and while the panorama from the top of ...
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Black Coffee: The Fed Is Flying Blind
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How to Expand Your Trucking Business
The trucking business is a complex and highly competitive business; it's not enough to just drive from one destination to the next, delivering loads to waiting customers.
With that in mind, the more you understand about the business and the more ...
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6 Personal Finance Tips for College Grads
If you are a graduate - or graduating soon - and haven't started planning your finances yet, your head may be spinning with a dizzying array of information. Many people often struggle to find their financial footing following graduation, leading to ...
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