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Class Action (MM #2340)

Have you received any notices about your inclusion in a class action lawsuit? Over the last few months I’ve received 3 or 4. I even got a $75 check the other from a class action settlement and I don’t know why…

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Quick Buck (MM #2212)

Is it possible to make a quick buck anymore? So many people want to make fast money, but can you really do it? I’m wondering it making a quick buck was ever really possible…

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Paying Bills (MM #2178)

It’s a universal fact that we all hate paying bills. But I think the fact that they’re a constant stream throughout the month makes it worse. I think I have a solution…

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Social Security (MM #2037)

The government just released the new 2017 social security rates. I know that I shouldn’t be so concerned with social security at my age, but I’ve gotta look out for both my parents and my in-laws. Who knew that I’d need to concern myself with social security before I retired. Ah, the joys of getting…

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Bank Fees (MM #2022)

All I have to do is say the words bank fees and my blood starts to boil. I’m betting that most people feel the same way. I understand that banks have to make money, but sometimes the logic of these fees make no sense to me…

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Stressful Events (MM #1974)

Is your life more stressful?  It feels like we have more stress in our lives than ever before. And those stressful events are coming closer together. Sometimes these events cross over one another. Perhaps it’s a product of getting older, or maybe it truly is the world that we now live in that causes all…

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Ageism (MM #1951)

One of our local TV stations recently let go of a few on air talent. An while many people say it’s ageism, it’s likely more budget related than anything. And that’s an even sadder truth that we all will experience many times as we get older…

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Extra Stress (MM #1853)

I always feel some extra stress this time of year. Even though the calendar says it’s the 18th, it’s actually tax day. And that causes a lot of stress. I think everyone who’s self employed feels extra stress during tax time. We have to be focused on money and taxes all year…

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New Appliances (MM #1770)

We now live in a world where we replace our expensive cell phone every few years. Most of us just throw it away. What if we were forced to get new appliances just as often? We don’t think anything of replacing some of our tech gadgets every few years, but what about our applainces…

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Ready To Utilize YouTube? (MM #1722)

This may seem like an odd question, but are you ready to utilize YouTube? Now I’m not just talking about for business, but I’m also talking about creating content in your personal life. It may be a way for you to connect with your kids, or perhaps even make a buck or too…

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