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How to Get Preapproved for a Mortgage

By Len Penzo

The difference between being prequalified or preapproved for a home loan can be a critical factor in determining whether or not you'll get the home of your dreams. In short, preapproved homebuyers are far more attractive to sellers than shoppers who ...

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March 20, 2025

5 Online Side Hustles You Can Start with Minimal Investment

By Sabado Domingo

ads for your side hustle

These days, earning money isn't limited to a traditional 9-to-5 job. With the rise of digital platforms, more people are exploring passive income ideas that provide flexibility, financial independence, and long-term wealth. The best part? Many online ...

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March 19, 2025

3 Financial Building Blocks That All Parents Should Teach Their Kids

By Enero Febrero

No one is born knowing about money, and some people don't figure it out at any point during adulthood. That's understandable when you're taught about basic financial building blocks as a child. Readers of Len's blog have taken it upon themselves to ...

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March 19, 2025

How Home Crowdfunding May Let Millennials Live the American Dream

By Corazon Gritar

American millennials are making the news once again. This time, it's because the demographic as a whole can't afford to purchase homes. According to a survey by Apartment list, a staggering 80% of millennials say that they want to buy a home. Here's ...

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March 18, 2025

Credit or Debit? How the Wrong Choice Hurts Small Businesses (and You)

By Mike Glanz

Hello all! My name is Mike. I'm a big time fan of Len Penzo, and it's a privilege to share some of my thoughts on his blog. I read Len's article on why choosing debit or credit is like picking salad dressing; in that post he mentioned that he always ...

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March 17, 2025

Black Coffee: Everybody Knows

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. Well ... another busy week is behind ...

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March 15, 2025

The Most Profitable Practice Models for Nurse Practitioners

By Sabado Domingo

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are increasingly carving out their own space in the healthcare industry, leveraging their expertise to establish profitable and sustainable practice models. With a growing demand for quality healthcare and an increasing ...

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March 14, 2025

Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 62

By RD Blakeslee

The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage: In November 1999, Dave and I were at Cape Hatteras just after the lighthouse had been moved, and we happened to be there for the ...

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March 13, 2025

6 Big Home Seller Mistakes That Turn Off Potential Homebuyers

By Sabado Domingo

When a potential buyer walks through your front door, what do they see? First impressions are really important, and many buyers will know within seconds whether the place is right for them. However, there are certain things that'll put buyers off ...

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March 12, 2025

5 Affordable Ways to Upgrade an Outdated Bathroom

By Anum Yoon

A wise man once said, "You go to take a shower with the bathroom you have -- not the bathroom you might want or wish to have at a later time." Perhaps we're paraphrasing, but how happy are you with your current master bathroom? This should be your ...

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March 11, 2025

How to Protect Your Designs from Copycats Without Wasting Time & Money

By Sabado Domingo

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In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive creative world, the need to protect your designs from copycats is more important than ever. With the rise of global markets and digital platforms, copycats can easily replicate your original work. This can ...

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March 10, 2025

The Leprechaun and the Lamborghini

By Len Penzo

Here is my St. Patrick's Day variation on a very old story that's been passed down and told many times. The Leprechaun and the Lamborghini One day, not too long ago, a leprechaun disguised as a businessman walked into a bank in New York City and ...

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March 10, 2025

Black Coffee: Brought to You By the Letters M, B and T

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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March 8, 2025

Why People Prefer to Make Anonymous Payments

By Tex Freitag

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In an increasingly digital world, financial transactions have evolved significantly. While traditional banking and payment methods still dominate, a growing number of individuals prefer to make anonymous payments. This trend is driven by multiple ...

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March 6, 2025

What Is a Subprime Mortgage?

By Len Penzo

What is a subprime mortgage? Well ... subprime mortgages are for homebuyers with poor or limited credit histories. Typically, this is anyone with a credit score under 620. They're also often the only type of loan available for people with good credit ...

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March 6, 2025

Lawsuit Loans: How They Work and How to Get One

By Tex Freitag

Lawsuits are costly procedures, to say the least. You must pay your lawyer's legal fees while the case is being fought in court. Then there is the time factor: some lawsuits take months, even years to reach a verdict. And if you're in an accident ...

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March 5, 2025

Will Refinancing Save You Money? Here’s How to Tell

By Sabado Domingo

Are you considering the best ways to manage your finances while securing reliable financial support options? Lowering loan interest rates can significantly reduce your monthly payments and long-term expenses. Seeking professional advice ensures you ...

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March 4, 2025

10 Reasons Why You Don’t Need a College Degree to Succeed

By Mikey Rox

For your whole life you've been told that you won't get very far without a college education. Well, I'm here to break your heart: they lied. Despite your youthful indoctrination to the contrary, here are some really good reasons why you don't need ...

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March 4, 2025

Beware the Four Horsemen of Personal Finance

By Len Penzo

four horsemen of personal finance

Reverend Len from the First United Church of Our Lady of Blessed Household Finances is back in his pulpit and I know you all know what that means... Yep. It's time for another homily for my small but faithful congregation! I've already showed ...

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March 3, 2025

Black Coffee: Seeing Is Believing

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've got another busy weekend ahead of ...

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March 1, 2025

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