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Election Day is almost here and I need ...
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How Much Money Can You Make Teaching English Online?
Can you make money teaching English online?
The simple answer is "yes," but first you have to consider the following four questions:
How much money do you want to make?
How qualified are you?
How many hours are you willing to put in?
Can ...
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5 Costly Shopping Habits That Drive My 13-Year-Old Daughter Crazy
(Editor's Note: This is a guest post from my daughter, Nina. It was originally published on November 19, 2012.)
Hi again, everyone!
Let me just take the time to start off by saying that my dad has been really busy and he needed to take a day ...
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What Is a Prepaid Credit Card?
A prepaid card offers an easy way for people who want to buy things using plastic -- but without the need for a bank account or credit card. In fact, they're used exactly like a normal credit card, but they rely on funds that are preloaded by you, ...
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How to Prepare for Retirement Medical Costs in 4 Easy Steps
How much should a person save for healthcare and medical expenses in retirement? To give you an idea, a 65-year-old couple retiring in 2020 could expect to spend nearly $300,000 throughout their retirement on these expenses alone. This does not ...
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7 Ways to Improve Your Financial Outlook Before Winter Sets In
Summertime, with all its outdoor fun and activities, can do a considerable amount of damage to your budget -- but there's no reason to panic because autumn is a great time to concentrate on getting your financial situation back on track. Here are ...
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8 Store Brand Items That Are Superior to Their Name Brand Twins
Even though buying store brands is a great way to save money on your grocery bill, many people refuse to try them because they believe they're automatically inferior to their name brand counterparts.
That can be a costly assumption.
Since my ...
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Black Coffee: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
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7 Tips University Students Can Take Advantage of to Save Money
College time is an expensive period of life. Lots of students have to pay for their tuition or repay credits. In addition, the rental fees are going up from year to year. Even if you are not a party person and dedicate all the time you have to study, ...
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Why Bragging About What You’re Going to Buy is Super Lame
A few months ago, my roommate and I were bonding over appetizers and drinks at a tapas restaurant when two men approached us.
"Excuse me, ladies, can we join you?"
It was the type of venue where strangers regularly chat with strangers filled ...
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Prepaid vs. Secured Credit Cards: What’s the Difference?
On the surface, prepaid and secured cards look a lot alike, but there are two key differences that you need to be aware of:
Credit reporting. Unlike prepaid cards, secured credit cards are primarily used to help people build credit. That's because ...
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Planning a Wedding? Here Are 9 Ways to Ensure You’ll Pay Too Much
For most people, getting married is one of the happiest milestones of their life -- until they get the bill.
Last year, the average cost of a US wedding was a whopping $29,000 -- which is why one-third of couples go into debt to afford their big ...
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18 Frightening Facts You Didn’t Know About Halloween
I love Halloween. It's one of my favorite holidays -- and based upon its mass appeal, apparently I'm not alone.
In fact, even though the wicked economy continues to put a scare into most people, when it comes to celebrating what was originally ...
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Black Coffee: The Wolf at the Door
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What Can I Do to Improve a Low Credit Score?
A low credit score can affect your life in more ways than you might think -- which is why it's important to maintain the highest score possible.
If your credit score is less than optimal, here are the most effective ways to help you increase that ...
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5 Ways to Avoid Outspending Your Income in Retirement
Everyone looks forward to their golden years as a wonderful time of relaxation and enjoyment. It's a time to revel in the fruits of your labor, or volunteer if you feel like it. The last thing you want to do is to outspend or outlive your income in ...
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How Does a Secured Credit Card Work?
Secured credit cards are primarily used to help people build credit. Like any other regular credit card, a secured credit card comes with a credit line; as such, any payment activity is reported to the major credit bureaus. However, unlike a typical ...
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The Pros & Cons of Freezing Your Credit Report: Is It Really Worth It?
The humongous data breach in 2017 by Equifax that exposed the sensitive personal information of nearly 146 million Americans, greatly increased the risk of identity theft and financial fraud for those affected.
Most people realize it's a risk that ...
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Black Coffee: Rest in Peace, Dad
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There are far, far better things ahead ...
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What Is a Trademark and Why Is It Important?
As the world becomes more digitized, it is important for everyone to protect their identity. This means not only taking the steps to ensure that sensitive personal information is protected, but also information concerning creations.
Whether you ...
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