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How to Talk About Your Weaknesses in a Job Interview

By Sabado Domingo

If you've ever taken part in a job interview -- as most people have -- you've probably been asked the following dreaded question: "What are your weaknesses?" It's a bit of a loaded question, as the interviewer wants you to give them reasons why they ...

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June 14, 2021

9 Important Money Tips Every Dad Should Teach His Kids

By Len Penzo

Kids, with Father's Day right around the corner, I hope you don't mind if your dear old dad takes a few minutes to give you a little bit of fatherly financial advice. Despite what your mom says, I don't profess to know everything -- okay, I guess ...

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June 14, 2021

Black Coffee: Quoth the Raven

By Len Penzo

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 an enjoyable week. ...

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June 12, 2021

What Are the Most Effective Ways to Save Money as a Couple?

By Corazon Gritar

Couples often live together before getting married. In fact, about 70% of them do. That's plenty of couples who may acknowledge a coupon can save them money. If you believe in saving, know there are effective strategies. Read on to learn how to save ...

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June 11, 2021

The Rise of ‘Meme Stocks’ and What It Means for Day Trading

By Tex Freitag

In the midst of a global pandemic that has driven most of us indoors to the privacy and convenience of the couch in front of the TV for our entertainment fix, you'd be crazy to invest in a movie theatre company, right? Well, maybe not. Witness ...

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June 9, 2021

Calling Gen Z: 4 Key Financial Tips You Need to Know

By Sabado Domingo

With all the focus on millennials, it's hard to believe that the first wave of Gen Z has come of age and is now working and planning for retirement. Well ... some are. Others could use a nudge. Financial Finesse found through its Generational ...

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June 9, 2021

What Is Debt Consolidation and How Can It Benefit You?

By Sabado Domingo

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Do you pay for several loans at the same time? If so, you should know that it's possible to combine them and pay less by a common financing technique known as "debt consolidation." Why choose consolidation? Better than regular refinancing. Wherever ...

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June 8, 2021

The Best Alternatives to Payday Loans

By Enero Febrero

Payday loans get a bad rap; unfortunately, a lot of it is warranted. They offer horrible rates and fees that many people rightfully consider predatory. For many, payday lenders can seem like the only option. But getting financing for an emergency ...

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June 8, 2021

3 Ways to Reduce the Amount of Money You Spend on Coffee

By Corazon Gritar

Coffee is something a lot of us drink every single day. While it can provide a nice boost during a long work day, purchasing one or more cups of coffee every day can seriously hurt your bank account. It may not seem like it at the time, but these ...

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June 8, 2021

Why Pastry Chefs Are Financially Savvier Than the Common Man

By Len Penzo

If you ask me there are few things in life better than a warm chocolate chip cookie, fresh from the oven and accompanied with a little cold milk for dunking purposes. As far as I'm concerned, the bar-none gold standard of chocolate chip cookies is ...

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June 7, 2021

Black Coffee: The Quick and the Dead

By Len Penzo

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. Let's get right to this week's ...

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June 5, 2021

How VPNs Can Help Protect Your Personal Finances

By Tex Freitag

Hardly a day goes by without news breaking about a new online scam, a security breach, a government or company's digital platforms being taken hostage, or other major hack. Hackers and scammers around the world are utilizing the full potential of the ...

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June 4, 2021

Learn How To Easily Find The Right Broker For Your Needs

By Sabado Domingo

Looking for the right broker for your needs can be a never-ending process; many consider it to be time-consuming, and a fairly very boring process. This is why the need for specific guides has arisen over the past years. With that in mind, here are ...

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June 4, 2021

What Are the Most Secure Online Payment Methods?

By Sabado Domingo

From paying bills to online shopping to in-app purchases and everything in between, every transaction puts us at risk of having our banking information stolen. There are some basic safety steps that can be taken, like making sure a website uses ...

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June 3, 2021

Why You Should Always Haggle When Comparing Money Transfer Firms

By Enero Febrero

A good website and a recognizable brand name does not a great money transfer company make. With so many options to choose from, there is no reason for consumers not to investigate many different firms when trying to figure out who to transfer their ...

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June 3, 2021

3 Eco-Friendly Home Improvements That Will Actually Save You Money

By Corazon Gritar

Many people seem to be under the impression that most products intended to be energy-efficient actually cost more money to purchase than the product saves over time. However, if shoppers want to genuinely save some money on their eco-friendly ...

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June 2, 2021

7 Smart Things to Do with Your Graduation Money

By Mikey Rox

Congrats, Graduate -- you did it! But now that school's out, you've got some big decisions to make, the least of which is what you're going to do with all that graduation money. Whether you're fresh out of high school or a newly-degreed college ...

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June 1, 2021

Historical Gold & Silver Benchmarks for Wages and Commodities

By Len Penzo

As the value of the dollar continues to erode -- and with inflation raging almost everywhere you look -- price distortions have become so large that it's getting harder with each passing day to know the actual value of anything anymore. The best ...

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May 31, 2021

Black Coffee: A Memorial Day Menagerie

By Len Penzo

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. Another busy week is crossed off the ...

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May 29, 2021

6 Reasons to Use a Tax Attorney Service

By Enero Febrero

Filing your taxes or dealing with unexpected tax outcomes can be a complicated process. Thankfully, there are systems in place that can assist you when you run into tax difficulties; one such system is a tax attorney service. Tax attorneys assist ...

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May 27, 2021

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