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Is it time to get a ‘new’ car?

My first car was a 1981 Chevy Impala. That car was a tank compared to the tiny Toyota Prius that I drive today, but it was a lot of fun to drive. You could pack a lot of people into that car and I could almost stretch out completely in the back seat and take [...]

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Get your Free Crown Money Map

Whether you are in debt or simply looking for a plan guaranteed to help you become Financially Free, there are a lot of great resources out there that can help. I have mentioned that I am both a Dave Ramsey certified counselor and a Crown Money Map coach. Both of these programs are designed to [...]

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Are you ready to help someone else?

At some time or another we all need a little help. The problem is that some people have trouble accepting the help they need. Accepting help is a difficult thing for various reasons. Sometimes people refuse help because they feel embarrassed for needing help from someone else. Other times, refusal of help may be due [...]

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Looking for a tip on tipping?

Tonight on the way home, my wife and I were discussing how a lot of people are ungrateful for the things that they have. We both agreed that many people no longer feel the need to take care of themselves and expect someone else to clean up after them. “remember that good service has value; [...]

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Free Money through ING Direct

If you are looking for an online bank to use as an emergency fund account let me recommend The ING DIRECT Orange Savings Account. By opening the account with a minimum of $250, you will qualify for a $25 bonus. Getting the bonus is pretty simple. Simply open an account through a referral email link [...]

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What’s in your wallet?

This catchy little phrase is used by Capital One in their television advertisements. This basic question is designed to make you switch from your current credit card to a Capital One credit card because of all of the benefits they provide. I came across an article on MSN Money detailing the impacts of having a [...]

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