Fresh off a two week vacation in Peru, I was reminded of two keys to a successful life…. balance and patience. As a true workaholic, it sometimes takes dragging me thousands of miles from home to to remember the true value of life; and it’s not about who acquires the most money. Clearly, money matters, […]
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As readers, Challengers, and Members of the Yakezie Network we LOVE personal finance, saving, and being smart with our money. We actually enjoy setting goals to pay down debt, build our retirement accounts, invest, and save on day to day expenses. We also know that being frugal is cool, and doesn’t mean we’re “cheap.” We […]
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Given that some of the larger insurance companies don’t offer policies for motorcycles, mopeds or scooters, finding a good quality and good value policy can seem a challenge. However, it’s still possible to save money on your bike insurance, and it’s worth putting the legwork in to make sure you get the right coverage. Ultimately, […]
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An overwhelming amount of Americans dislike their current employment. The statistics vary depending on which source you trust, but Gallup conducted a survey in 2011 which suggested that a whopping 71% of people were ‘not engaged’ and even ‘actively disengaged’ from their current job. And that’s one of the more conservative figures doing the rounds on the […]
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In order to understand the minimum amount of car insurance one can have in order to be legally covered, it’s important to also understand what car insurance is, what it covers, and what role your state-of-residence plays in the big picture. One of the most important aspects of being a responsible driver is owning a […]
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Out of all the craptastic jobs out there, you wouldn’t think being a journalist was the worst job ever would you? I didn’t, so it came as a shock when a company called Career Cast put news reporter on the top of their list based on pay, outlook, work environment, and stress. Career Cast analyzed […]
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Now that the real estate market is showing signs of upward movement, some people will be thinking about upgrading. A lot of folks sucked it up during the downturn and now they want a bigger home for their kids, a better location for a shorter commute, or a smaller property to keep maintenance down. Before […]
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It’s still difficult to afford a home despite low interest rates and a recovering economic environment due stiff lending standards by banks. Add on the fact that many home values have still not fully recovered from pre-crisis levels, and it’s easy to see why help is needed. Owners of these homes usually cannot qualify for traditional […]
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