By Len Penzo on December 8th, 2011
One of life’s greatest so-called mysteries is why American drive-up automated teller machine keypads have Braille on them. On the surface it seems to be a preposterous notion. After all, the logic goes, blind people can’t drive. But who says only a car’s driver can use the ATM? Passengers can easily operate ATMs from the back seat too — and with the aid of head phones, the blind can enjoy
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By Sabado Domingo on December 7th, 2011
If you are low on money, but you desperately need a new car, there are many ways to save that you may not have considered. Saving money on your next car purchase is easier than you probably expected. All it takes is some research and decision making prior to purchasing your next car. As far as finance goes, car finance 247 online can help. Follow these tips to save money
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By Guest on December 6th, 2011
The following is a guest post by my friend, Craig Ford. Craig teaches people how to find the best travel credit card sign up bonuses so they can get free travel.
by Craig Ford
We all know competition is good. It’s good for we, the people.
I tend to closely watch credit card offers in an effort to get free travel. In the last 12 months, there have been some outstanding credit card
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By Len Penzo on December 5th, 2011
Despite the conventional wisdom, several years ago there was a study that found that opposites really don’t attract — at least when it comes to successful relationships.
If that is so, then perhaps my marriage is on borrowed time because sometimes I feel like the Honeybee and I have very little in common. For example, she’s an extrovert, I’m an introvert. She can tear it up on the dance floor, and
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By Sabado Domingo on December 2nd, 2011
Smart financial planning involves taking the time to make sure that the family’s assets are maximized to their fullest extent and protected. One of the ways that you can make sure that your family is protected in the event of an emergency is by purchasing a life insurance policy. Life insurance will provide coverage and help to prevent financial hardship for the surviving family
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By Len Penzo on November 30th, 2011
The other day my 14-year-old son, Matthew, was really trying to sell me on his wish for a PlayStation 3 video game console this Christmas. Never mind that he owns an XBox system that is in perfect working order, mainly because he got that as a gift from us last Christmas. I know.
The thing is, after paying almost $300 for an XBox last year, I struggled to see the logic
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By Len Penzo on November 28th, 2011
What’s the toughest question in the world to answer?
If you google the term “world’s toughest question” you’ll come across a panoply of potential candidates:
What is the meaning of life?
What is the secret of happiness?
How can I get rich quickly?
Where is the video contrast setting on an iPad?
Why does the line you’re in always move the slowest?
Why are there Interstate highways in Hawaii?
Yep. Those are pretty tough questions.
Still, I think none
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Black Coffee: Marcus Canty, Lily & Some Guy Named Ricardo
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. Here’s what caught my attention over the past week…
After watching XFactor (USA) contestant Marcus Canty rightfully find himself in the bottom two for the third week in a row and, yet,
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