Fist Pump Friday: I Love You Like A Blogger Roundup – 11/1/19

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I just got an email saying my employer’s vitality incentive program is being discontinued at the end of the year.  I exercise a lot, which earns me points in the program, which then can be traded for merchandise.  Something new will take its place, but I need to make sure I cash in all my points for prizes before I lose them. I traded what I had for Amazon gift cards, and used that to buy a book about bourbon – something I’ve taken an interest in over the last year or so. I know what I’m doing this weekend! […] Read more »

Ways to save money as a sports fan

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Sports are one of the great sources of passion for people around the world, as people from all walks of life can band together to support their favorite teams and players. But being a fan of sports can also be expensive, depending on what your interests are and how they align with the prices of tickets and other sports-related items. Fortunately, there are some smart ways that sports fans can save some cash without making any sacrifices to their sports fandom.  Save on gameday food  Food isn’t something that many fans think of as one of the more expensive parts […] Read more »

Saving Money On A Friday Night As A DIY Plumber

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Coming out of the bathroom after her morning shower, my daughter told me the bathtub was draining extremely slowly and asked if I could take a look at it. I was certain a monstrous glob of her very long hair was causing the stoppage. I could either pay a plumber to unclog the drain, or I could put on my DIY hat later that evening and save some money.  Little did I know I was in for an adventurous Friday night. YouTube To The Rescue My wife suggested I pour a bottle of Liquid Plumber or Draino down the drain. […] Read more »

How To Hire a Reputable Investment Advisor

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  Whether you’re a first-time investor, or you’ve been dabbling in the market for years, a reliable investment advisor can be an asset. However, when selecting an advisor, it’s important to ensure that the person who will be helping you make decisions about your money has a positive reputation. Here are some steps you can follow to assess the reputation of an investment advisor. Do a Background Check Conducting a background check on any advisors or brokers that you are considering working with can help you avoid working with individuals or firms with problematic pasts. These three resources can be […] Read more »

Fist Pump Friday: I Love You Like A Blogger Roundup – 10/25

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Last night my wife and I went out with some friends to watch the Minnesota Vikings play on Thursday Night Football.  The four of us went to a local micro-brewery, ate from a food truck that was there, had a few adult beverages, and played football bingo.  Each of us got a bingo card on which the squares contained a football event description (TD, Fumble, Field Goal, etc). If that event occurred, you could mark the spot.  If you got a bingo, you won a free beer.  My wife and I each purchased one beer, and bought food from the […] Read more »

Update: Amazon’s Return Process Used To Be Easy, Now It’s Almost Effortless

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    Returning items ordered online can be an intimidating process, and somewhat worrisome until you see the refund posted to your account. Close to two years ago I wrote an article outlining how easy it was to return things to Amazon, however I just had an experience that had me shaking my head. It’s actually gotten EASIER to return things to Amazon and you can have your refund almost immediately. I had ordered some costume items for my daughter for her use in her cheer team’s themed homecoming float. Some of the items did not arrive in time for […] Read more »

How to Put Gold in Your IRA Account

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  It’s been said more than once that diversification is the key to successful retirement planning. In this case, diversity exists between a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) and a physical gold IRA or what’s referred to as a self-directed individual retirement account (SDIRA). SDIRAs offer an investment opportunity into precious metals like gold and put the account holder in charge of the investment decisions. It’s worth the time and financial security to work with an investment management expert to help create and develop a rewarding SDIRA plan. Setting up the Account Check the traditional IRA policies, not all traditional […] Read more »

Good Credit Habits You Need to Start ASAP

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Getting out of debt is no simple task, no matter what people tell you. It takes hard work and commitment to good money management habits. Photo by Helloquence on Unsplash That much may be clear. What’s not so obvious are the habits you should make and break to reach your goal. If you’re left wondering what to do, check out the guide below. Here are good credit habits that will help you manage your money like a pro. Learn When to Get an Online Personal Line of Credit and When to Wait It’s handy having an online personal line of […] Read more »

Fist Pump Friday: I Love You Like A Blogger Roundup – 10/18/19

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Happy Friday, and happy weekend EOD Nation!  My wife and I are having a date night tonight, as our favorite acoustic guitar performers is playing at our favorite restaurant.  Of course we’ll be stopping at Costco first to pickup a discounted gift card to save money on our meal. Fist pump for date nights, saving money, and my favorite posts of the week! Posts That Make Me Fist Pump 103 ALDI Special Buys You Need Now from Four Hats And Frugal Save on Groceries by Limiting Junk Food from Beating Broke There Are Two Parts To Your Budget Equation from […] Read more »

Pizza Delivery Showdown: Pizza Hut, Domino’s, And Godfather’s

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While hanging out with some family in town for a visit, we decided to order pizza. The outcome of the, “Where should we order it from,” discussion was, “whatever is least expensive.” I threw my predispositions aside and compared three major pizza delivery chains using three simple ordering scenarios. The Rules Countless combinations of pizza options exist, and pizza delivery chains are almost continuously running specials. This makes a complete analysis impossible. For the purpose of this exercise, I’ll keep the scenarios very simple. First, here are the base parameters of my comparison: Ignore any specials or promotions Compare three […] Read more »

8 Items To Consider When Expanding Your Business Globally

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  After years of fighting to create a successful business, once you make it, what possibilities exist in the future? For some business owners, merging with other companies to expand the brand is the way you may choose to go. For others, looking into global expansion may sound exciting. If you are interested in investigating global expansion, here are eight items to consider when moving your business brand into the global world. Have a Plan No matter how you make changes in your business, or which direction you choose to move it, make sure you understand what moving your brand […] Read more »

Fist Pump Friday: I Love You Like A Blogger Roundup – 10/11/2019

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We’re getting to the tail end of the high school football season.  What that means in Minnesota is, if your daughter is on the cheer team and you go to watch her cheer at the football game it’s gonna be cold. Air temp was hovering around freezing and snow flurries were being whipped around by a biting wind. On our way to the game, my wife and I stopped at a convenience store and purchased hand warmer pads – the kind that get hot when you shake them, and then are placed inside your gloves to keep your hands warm.  […] Read more »

What’s The Difference? Checking vs. Savings Account

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My daughter sat on the couch beside me, crossed her legs and said, “Father, explain the difference between a checking account and a savings account.” It was a fantastic question, and I was thrilled to answer it. She currently only had a checking account, and I was hoping she was asking as a precursor to wanting to open a savings account to save up for something in the future I have her a basic definition of the two types of accounts, and how they differed: General Description Checking accounts are for daily use for the transactions of every day life, […] Read more »

Six Marijuana Stocks to Invest in for 2019

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  There’s a lot of money being made with marijuana stocks in both Canada and the United States. As the cannabis market expands and comes into its own, the money-making opportunities in the industry, and specifically in the stock market, will continue. The problem is, however, there are so many companies out there with shares for sale. So, for help in your journey into marijuana investing, five of the best marijuana stocks for 2019 and some information about each are detailed below. Aurora Cannabis (ACB) Aurora Cannabis is one of the biggest cannabis producers and distributors in the world. They […] Read more »