There seems to have been a time when almost everybody smoked tobacco, or at least everybody who mattered. Hollywood actors put on the style and during the fifties and sixties there was barely a cool guy to be found who didn’t more or less permanently sport a cigarette from the corner of his mouth. Lieutenant […]
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Dumb Mistakes Newbie Stock Investors Always Make
Stock investment is not child’s play. You cannot go and buy a random stock on the market and hope to become a millionaire. It takes months of research to find the right stocks, followed by years of patience to let it grow to its full potential. If you ever need some initial capital for starting […]
Continue readingWait! Don’t Close Your Credit Card Yet
If you have been reading run-of-the-mill personal finance advice, you are probably aware of the supposed ‘benefits’ of cutting your credit card into two and throwing it into the dustbin. The good news is that you will feel free of financial obligations instantly. The bad news is that it will turn to instant regret as […]
Continue readingCredit Reports Matter to Your Life: Here Is Why
If we asked you about the most important documents of your life, you will probably talk about birth certificates, driving licenses, passport, and property/car ownership. You will probably even list certificates for asset holdings like stocks, time deposits and more. However, you will always forget the most important document- your credit report.
Continue readingWhy You Should Request Financing And Discounts, Even When They’re Not Offered
Most people don’t think twice about paying marked prices. When a price is printed in ink and affixed to a product, it seems set in stone. However, when items aren’t marked, people feel more comfortable attempting to negotiate, even if it only saves them five bucks. The truth is, almost all prices are negotiable, even […]
Continue reading8 Repairs Your Homeowner’s Insurance Probably Won’t Cover
Homeowner’s insurance policies are useful for covering serious repairs to your home. But contrary to popular belief, most policies are not all-inclusive. Many repairs will come out of your pocket, so be prepared.
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