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Tuesday, August 15, 2020

Boston August 15 - September 15 - Trash Treasures! (4 clicks)

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August 15, 2020 at 5:42 pm ET

Boston has an interesting little tradition called moving day. It is that time between August 15 - September 15 when a large number of residents move out of current homes and into new ones. ... (more)

Great haircuts at great prices! (2 clicks)

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August 15, 2020 at 12:35 pm ET

I used to spend a LOT of money on my hair. For some reason, back in my 20's, when I could not afford things like dental insurance, I still felt it necessary to spend ... (more)

One Million Dollars (4 clicks)

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August 15, 2020 at 8:57 am ET

USA Today's article: $1 million: What's our infatuation with this number? It is interesting the power that number has. I admit I would be pretty pleased to achieve that Net Worth number (but ... (more)

Monday, August 14, 2020

Sometimes it starts to get away from you... (5 clicks)

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August 14, 2020 at 10:35 am ET

My blogging is getting sporadic lately, and I am having a tough time finding time to document and create some planned posts (I want to do something about my investments). What distracting me? ... (more)

Sunday, August 13, 2020

Topsy Turvey Upside Down Tomato Plant Update - Ripe! (4 clicks)

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August 13, 2020 at 10:27 pm ET

As you can see by the picture, my Topsy Turvey is now yielding vine ripened tomatoes. I have already plucked 8 tomatoes since my last update. As you can see I have a ... (more)

Massachusetts Staples Shoppers (3 clicks)

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August 13, 2020 at 7:58 pm ET

According to this blurb in the Boston Globe (scroll down to bottom of page). Staples vouchers Staples Inc. has selected Sept. 25 as the day it will hand out $7.50 vouchers as part of a settlement ... (more)

Adjusting expectations (2 clicks)

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August 13, 2020 at 8:52 am ET

Today's Boston Globe has a great article about adjustable rate loans and why, for some, refinancing into a fixed rate loan is not the clear choice - Adjusting expectations Nilsen, regional manager of Chase Home ... (more)

Friday, August 11, 2020

I went all the way to Ikea and only got... (4 clicks)

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August 11, 2020 at 11:22 pm ET

I drove 40 minutes, walked that large maze of a store, and managed to only buy one item this time - the Iserud ceiling lamp for $19.99. I am still kind of in shock ... (more)

How come stuff like this doesn't happen to me? (4 clicks)

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August 11, 2020 at 1:42 pm ET

AP story: Woman comes home to find house cleaned. *Sigh!* ... (more)

More ARM alarm stories (2 clicks)

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August 11, 2020 at 11:56 am ET

RealEstateJournal.com has the story: Strapped Homeowners Start to Feel the Pain of Rising Rates In the past, the home mortgage "was a steadying influence; it neither rose nor fell over time," says Elizabeth Warren, a ... (more)

Amazon.com Friday Sale (2 clicks)

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August 11, 2020 at 8:10 am ET

It is FRIDAY! Which means Amazon.com is having another sale. My pick this week? This pillow with a speaker, because I always wanted to try to influence my subconscious while I sleep ... (more)

Thursday, August 10, 2020

From owner to renter (5 clicks)

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August 10, 2020 at 12:59 pm ET

USAToday's article: For some, renting makes more sense, talks about some owners in high priced real estate markets (like San Francisco) who are looking to sell and become renters. To me this smacks of trying to ... (more)

CBS News report - Avoiding Foreclosure (5 clicks)

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August 10, 2020 at 10:38 am ET

CBS Nightly News had the story the other night: Avoiding Foreclosure, Strapped Homeowners Can Take Steps To Keep Their Homes. With the average foreclosure costing banks on average $50,000 and with the housing market ... (more)

Wednesday, August 9, 2020

The iRobot Roomba Red Deal Keeps Getting Better! (4 clicks)

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August 9, 2020 at 6:07 pm ET

Back in May I purchased an iRobot Roomba Red for $123.00 (after discounts). Amazon.com has now dropped the price to $129.99. Use coupon code AUGSAVER for an additional $25.00 off. You purchase ... (more)

Pension Reform Law to be signed? (2 clicks)

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August 9, 2020 at 12:03 pm ET

Today's Christian Science Monitor article: Pension reform aims to boost savings reports that President Bush is close to signing a law which will: - Tightens rules for companies that provide defined benefit pension plans to ... (more)

Tuesday, August 8, 2020

Staples Free After Rebate Deal (3 clicks)

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August 8, 2020 at 7:47 pm ET

Staples has one free after rebate deal this week - the pack of Pentel pens. Some other good deals in the circular are the $0.09 Elmer's Glue and $0.44 Pencil boxes (great for organizing ... (more)

Totally unqualified to rebuild Iraq (8 clicks)

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August 8, 2020 at 1:28 pm ET

Today's Boston Globe has an interesting story about two Northeastern University drop-outs who went from selling "Yankees Suck" T-shirts outside Fenway Park to civilian workers of the provisional government in Iraq. Totally unqualified to ... (more)

Boston (at) The Crossroads

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August 8, 2020 at 12:00 pm ET

My local NPR station - WBUR - ran a great series called Boston @ The Crossroads. I thought they did a great job focusing on the local economy and the challenges that Boston faces. ... (more)

Little summer savings that add up (3 clicks)

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August 8, 2020 at 9:35 am ET

This Reuters article: Little summer savings that add up, has some good advice. But I disagree with the "buy a big car (SUV?)" bullet point - it may be discounted now, but with gas ... (more)

Monday, August 7, 2020

$15 for a Feather Down Twin Comforter? (1 click)

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August 7, 2020 at 11:04 pm ET

OK, This looks like a bargain to me. Amazon.com is charging just $14.99 for a twin sized feather down comforter. At this price you can buy two for JR. who is heading off ... (more)

Free Sample - Infusion 23 (2 clicks)

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August 7, 2020 at 1:50 pm ET

To order your free sample of Infusium 23 Original Shampoo and Conditioner, click on "Free Sample" in the More From Infusium 23 box in the upper right-hand corner of the page. - Enjoy! ... (more)

This couple needs to focus on retirement and savings... (11 clicks)

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August 7, 2020 at 11:20 am ET

USATodays.com monthly series Your Portfolio is up. This month's edition: Couple seek help in prioritizing profiles a Texas couple who are 38 & 40, have $25,000 in retirement funds, and $69,000 in student ... (more)

Vacations for all? (3 clicks)

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August 7, 2020 at 8:53 am ET

The Christian Science Monitor article: Why the US should mandate paid vacations The "standard unit" for time off has increasingly become the long weekend, says Joe Robinson, founder of Work to Live, a group ... (more)

Sunday, August 6, 2020

Mortgage before marriage? (5 clicks)

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August 6, 2020 at 7:06 pm ET

NPR.org's report: Partners in Life, Partners in Home Buying tells of the growing number of unmarried couples, partners, or friends who are purchasing property together. If the relationship does not last this can cause ... (more)

Free Sample - Bioré products

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August 6, 2020 at 1:20 pm ET

Check out the newest ways that Bioré products give you beautiful skin by starting with your pores. To order your free sample of Bioré skin care products, click on "Free Sample" in the More From ... (more)

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