Series

These are posts that are part of a series that covers particular themes.

How to Get Free Products to Review: Companies That Send Free Samples

You’ve considered free product testing at home to make extra money. However, the lack of reliable resources explaining how to get free products to review on YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram, among other social media platforms, creates uncertainties. Although most free product testers work part-time, some earn around $38,500 to $51,000 per year assessing products and …

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How much is 925 sterling silver worth? (And how to sell it)

Looking to buy or sell 925 silver? Don’t rush into the process. Because real silver is worth a lot of money, there’s no shortage of fakes, scammers, and low-ballers out there. To help you understand how much 925 silver is worth, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide on how to determine its value and authenticity. …

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Which Is The Best Government Phone Service?

If the US government offers a medical assistance program for people who cannot afford or do not have health insurance to access for quality health care through Medicaid, they offer as well  an access to free government phones for people with low-income through Lifeline Assistance. Moreover, they also provide cheaper and accessible cell phone plans. …

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Why You Should Resolve To Have Life Goals During Retirement

When you retire, you may do so without a plan after retirement. We understand the reasoning. You’ve worked hard, and you want to spend some time resting and reflecting. However, not having some plan for your retired life may backfire on you. The Health Benefits of Having a Goal or Purpose  Some people, after retirement, …

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Is “Comfortable Retirement” A Pipe Dream For South Africans?

Is “comfortable retirement” a pipe dream for South Africans? Retirement is a pleasant daydream for many of us. Visions of leisurely mornings reading the newspaper, afternoons indulging our hobbies, weekends playing with grandchildren and the odd little adventure are often at their most seductive first thing on a Monday morning. Unfortunately, a recent survey by …

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A Richer Understanding: Thinking About Maslow and Poverty

I have been thinking about poverty – causes, impacts and solutions – a lot the last year or so and have spent the last few days jotting down some thoughts. I believe this series, which focuses more on the humanity when thinking about personal finance, and less on the nuts and bolts of saving/investing, is …

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A Richer Understanding: A Comfortable Nest

Last week I moved my son (Aaron) into his own space. Although being active in The Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) throughout middle and high school, he entered the workforce instead of the armed forces after graduation. He is twenty years old; witty, charismatic and technically gifted. He has a great job working in a …

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A Richer Understanding: Gifts and Charity as Part of Your Spending Plan

Creating a spending plan (budget), while very detail oriented, includes only a few basic steps; identify income, list expenses, compare income and expenses, set priorities and finally, make changes. “Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.” Simone Weil While developing your spending plan, the gifts and charity category should not be overlooked. We don’t need the …

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