Dangers of Being Too Frugal
Are there dangers of being too frugal? Some believe in an old wheeze that goes something like this; “if you spend all day making everything from scratch, you’ll never have time to explore the world and share your skills”. But learning how to DO things–especially from scratch–is a skill worth cultivating no matter what it is you are trying to make. Learning self-sufficiency...
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How Procrastination Can Save And Cost Money
How does procrastination save money? It sounds like a pretty absurd concept compared to the question of how procrastination costs money. And it’s true that in many cases, looking to procrastination to help you save is a truly dumb idea unless you are not talking about blowing off your financial commitments in favor of staying liquid in a financial sense.
How Procrastination Can Help You Save
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How to Pay for Medical Care Without Going Broke
If you’ve ever spent the night at a hospital, you have learned that our health care system is costly. There are separate charges for doctors and services that quickly add up to astronomical values. If you haven’t had to deal with the financial pains of illness, here is how you pay for medical care without going broke.
Insurance
Insurance can save you thousands, or hundreds of thousands,...
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You Might Need a Home Warranty
If you own a property, you need a home warranty. At first glance, it may seem like just an additional expense. However, it will probably save you more money than you can imagine.
What is a Home Warranty?
A home warranty is essentially a comprehensive extended warranty for your appliances. You pay a fee coverage you request in an annual payment or monthly payments. If you make a service request, you...
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Swiss Bank Accounts for Non-Residents
Swiss bank accounts for non-residents are the stuff of legends. Commonly, they are associated with Bond movies or tall tales of kingpin dealings. The reality is much less exciting but may offer perks you didn’t know you needed.
Swiss banks are famous for keeping your information private, making it a known tax haven. For hundreds of years, Switzerland has kept bank account information secret...
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