Whenever you take out a loan or create some form of debt, you must pay interest. Interest is considered the cost of doing business. It compensates the lender for the use of the money. You can think of it as the rent you are paying for the use of the money. The interest rate that […]
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Managing to book the perfect vacation at a reasonable cost can be a difficult challenge for most holidaymakers, whether experienced or planning their first holiday. There are many different packages available, all at different costs, and it can be overwhelming for someone to choose where to go or which package to book. Comparing offers can
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Buying a home is one of the biggest financial investments you can make in your life but looking for a home is stressful. You know the payoff will be great, but the agents and the time spent on drive-bys can feel like a chore. You also get tunnel vision, where you’ve seen something so many
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Dealing with a family member’s cancer illness can be stressful, traumatic and expensive. Dealing with the knowledge that they got Cancer due to exposure to hazardous chemicals at work can add to the stress. One common exposure is Asbestos which causes a type of cancer called mesothelioma. Â Â Often it can take as long as 40
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In the area of family finance, saving money can be just as important as earning money. For homeowners, one major consideration is how much it costs to heat (or cool) their homes. You can spend hundreds or even thousands of extra dollars to heat your house during the winter months, depending on how cold it
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Today’s guest post comes from Jennifer Miller the author of The Edventure Project. Her family travels the world while educating the children. I love reading about their adventures and lest you think they are neglecting the children’s education their oldest daughter Hannah is 17 1/2 and is in her second year of online classes at
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We all know that we should get regular dental check-ups but seeing a dentist can be expensive. According to Fairhealthconsumer.org   a simple composite (white) 1 surface filling on a front tooth in Richmond Virginia will average $150. This is the easiest type of filling. If your cavity covers two surfaces the price goes up to $185 and
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With Thanksgiving over and Christmas rapidly approaching many people have already taken down the Fall decorations and climbed into the attic to break out the Christmas decorations. Often the tendency is to over commercialize Christmas and spend more than your budget can stand. Here are some tips to help you keep Christmas safe and affordable. Homemade Christmas Gifts
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The Transport Minister for Scotland has announced that the Scottish Government will invest over £58 million in infrastructure and training to improve safety for cyclists. The announcement came after statistics confirmed that cycling casualties had risen while other road user casualties had fallen. There was also a commitment to improve motorcycle training and encourage all
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No matter how diligently or frugally you handle your family’s finances, unexpected circumstances always arise that can blow a hole in your family budget. Job losses, serious illnesses or major repairs to your house or car can drive your family to the brink of bankruptcy. To make matters worse, once your finances take an initial
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I am a strong believer in travel as a form of education. Meeting people, experiencing different cultures, visiting museums and historical places does more for children’s education than sitting in a stuffy classroom ever will. ~Tim McMahon, editor Open Your Children’s Eyes With A Vacation Abroad Although the various forms of mass media teach children
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Over the years my wife Lisa and I have traveled quite a bit. Together we’ve visited Canada, Mexico, Panama, Guatemala, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Thailand and China (plus a few others). Separately, I’ve visited a few more. We’ve often considered moving to one of these beautiful, relaxed and low cost locations. Each has its own charm and
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