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Unlocking 5 Secrets to Increasing Your Military Income

It takes a special type of person to embark on a military career. It is challenging and rife with dangers and uncertainties, among other things. For those who serve in the military, one of the unfortunate concerns they face is making ends meet, especially given the increasingly high cost of living. Luckily, there are ways to boost your income and create a comfortable lifestyle for yourself and your loved ones. This post will reveal the top secrets to help you increase your military income and unlock financial freedom.

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Fifty Years of Reparations and Counting

General / By Tim McMahon

“Reparations” is a hot-button topic of late, with people on both sides of the issue holding strong (but opposing) convictions. Today I’d like to shed some statistical light on the subject. But first…

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Why is American Cheese so Ridiculously Awful?

General / By Tim McMahon

The major problem with “American Cheese” is that it isn’t American Cheese anymore. Over the years, it has been diluted and made to be more like plastic, and accordingly, it has been regulated by the Food & Drug Administration and given new names.

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Recovering Financially After Addiction

General / By Guest Author

The process of recovery after addiction is long and hard. There are bridges to mend, mistakes to correct, and apologies to make. And it is by no means uncommon that people find themselves in considerable trouble once they decide to put their addiction behind them. So, to make your journey to recovery a bit easier, we will give you a couple of tips on how to financially recover after addiction.

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How to Successfully Reach Your Financial Goals

General / By Tim McMahon

Money is one of the biggest day-to-day stressors in most people’s lives. And yet, having financial goals and aspirations is incredibly important in order to ensure future stability and happiness. Below are some ways to achieve your goals without giving yourself gray hair.

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Services Your Family Can’t Live Without (or Can They?)

General / By Guest Author

There are some services in the home that are considered luxuries. However, there are other services that both you and your family need to have in order to accomplish daily tasks and live both safely and comfortably. Although it hasn’t always been this way here are some services that modern homes consider necessities.

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A Guide to Living Alone

General / By Guest Author

Moving out of your family home and venturing off into solo living can be exciting and daunting at the same time. Living alone for the first time is scary, but it can also be the best thing ever (or a mix of both). That’s why it’s a good idea to prepare yourself for all things good and bad to cope with living alone, especially if you’ve grown used to depending on your parents, siblings, or roommates.

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Pursuing a Wrongful Death Claim After the Death of a Loved One

General, Legal / By Tim McMahon

Wrongful death” is the legal term for fatal incidents that could and should have been prevented. The context in which wrongful deaths occur varies widely, but usually involves some sort of negligence on the part of the defendant. If a family member was the victim of wrongful death, you may be entitled to legal compensation.

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Cut Household Expenses for Your Big Family Move

General / By Tim McMahon

Moving can be expensive even if you “Do it Yourself”. There is the truck rental, gas, time off of work, pizza for the “helpers”, plus depending on the timing of the move you might have to pay rent twice for that month. In addition, you will probably have to pay deposits for your new utility services which can add up to hundreds of dollars. All of that can be expensive.

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5 Perks of an Executive Level Paycheck

General / By Tim McMahon

You have recently taken on a new position in your company that includes a substantial pay raise. Congratulations. Your new salary will give you more freedom. It is important that you take a step back and examine how your new pay impacts your financial situation. Doing this will help you get the most benefit out of your new standard of living.

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3 Ways You Can Make Good Money off the Old Family Car

General / By Guest Author

Just because the old family car has seen better days doesn’t mean it’s unusable. Even if it’s lost that new car smell and picked up some wear and tear, your car can still serve you well. In fact, you may even be able to use it as an external source of income. Here are three ways you can make good money off the old family car.

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Don’t Take Driving Lessons from Facebook

General / By Tim McMahon

A look at left turn regulations in all 50 states including links to every state’s DMV driving manual.

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