Jump for joy. A recent study finds that coffee drinkers live longer. This is great news for approximately 50% of the population who drink some form of coffee. Historically, coffee has been attributed to heightened blood pressure and risk of heart disease. But according to the newest study done by the National Institute Of Health ...
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While searching for a home, you will invariably come across the talk of mortgages. And if this is your first time buying a home, you will find yourself somewhat confused on the topic. Follow the chart below to find out more about the pros and cons of each type of mortgage: The Different Types Of Mortgages Type ...
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Last week, I decided to max out my 401k plan and allot about 25% of my after-tax income to various investments. Previously, I had maxed out my 401k plan but some issues came up with family so I needed to cut back in order to help out family. And previously, I was only dedicating 15% ...
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Want to lose a few pounds but do not have the time or dedication to hit the gym? Here 7 tips to lose a few pounds without htting the gym and working out. Note, I will be using the term exercise a lot down below. However, when I say exercise, I really don't mean exercise. ...
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America is not traditionally known as a nation of savers. Actually, we are pretty damn bad. Americans save only 6% of their after-tax income. And that's up from just over 2% pre-recession. This is compared to the 30% saving rate in China, 14% in Switzerland, and 13% in Germany. Here is an infographic from Billshrink ...
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There has already been so much written about conventional ways to save money. CD this, 401k that. However, today I want to take an unconventional approach to the topic of saving money. I want to talk about the wrong ways to save money. You may ask yourself whether there is a "wrong way" to save ...
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When I lived in New York City, I worked at a high performing college preparatory charter school. It serviced low income families in a Brooklyn neighborhood that was well known for its rampant poverty and crime. Every morning after breakfast, on the way to the classrooms, teachers and children would chant together: “What’s your destination?” “Higher education!” The ...
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Warren Buffett is the greatest investor of our time, bar none. He started out with $90,000 (in 2009 dollars) when he graduated college. His net worth is now at roughly $44 billion. So should he be someone you should be listening to when it comes to investing? I would say so. If ...
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Today I am leaving Thailand after living here for over a year. At 2 pm, I’ll take a bus that will deliver me to a small town called Chiang Khong, at the Thai border with Laos. Tomorrow morning, I’ll pay my $30 (I haven’t seen American money for a very long time, and it looks ...
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Buying a house is not like buying a new pair of shoes, or a new computer, or even a new car, for that matter. Successfully buying a house means you have chosen and achieved the right combination of circumstances, personally, geographically and financially. This also means you have taken your time to be sure you ...
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