Over 3% of Americans, about 10 million people, eat fast food about once a week. Most Americans spend at least $1,200 every year on fast food and restaurant dining. That is the equivalent of about $12 per meal. Think about what you can do with an extra $1,200 a year. What is notable is that over 76% of Americans know that fast food is unhealthy. Yet, we knowingly continue to spend lots of money on...

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Owning a home is an American dream for many people. However, most people should wake up to the fact that owning a home is a serious financial and maintenance-intensive investment. The average cost of a new house can be as high as $400,000. Most homes offer about an average of 2,000 to 2,400 square footage. The average monthly mortgage payment is about $1,000. However, that does not take into account...

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The only thing that is certain in life is death and taxes. Additional certainties that should be added to that list are the fact that people who file on their own may not be maximizing their refund potential. Like people who don’t file taxes because they don’t make enough to meet federal threshold standards. They may also qualify for refunds too. I myself didn’t realize when I was a working...

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When I write, I try not to come off as judgmental or holier-than-thou. I just try to relate the benefits of my experience in a way that will be educational. I have wasted money in my life. Really, who hasn’t? When money is burning a hole in your pocket, its easy to rationalize or justifying making questionable purchases. I had a sandwich press that I was very fond of once. It created a bordered...

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