Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Payday lenders receive few complaints despite bad press
Given the continuous dressing down payday lenders receive in the mainstream press, you’d be forgiven for thinking the short-term loan sector would attract more complaints than any other financial service; perhaps surprisingly, that assumption couldn’t be much further from the truth. First things first: a disclaimer. This is not a post written in praise of…
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What is debt consolidation?
If you are finding it difficult to balance household bills and servicing debts, it may be time to consider taking action and finding an appropriate debt solution. For many individuals who have a number of outstanding payments, remembering dates and ensuring bills are paid on time throughout the month can be difficult, making the stretching…
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Tools for Teaching Kids About Money
I don’t remember how to play piano (short attention span). Those tennis lessons sure didn’t stick (minimal upper-body strength). But I’ve sure found some of the lessons my parents taught me about money management invaluable (but if I had to tag a number on it, I’d say around $1 billion). Here are some ideas for…
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Building and Contents insurance comparison
www.CastleCover.co.uk Building and contents insurance isn’t compulsory, (although some mortgage lenders will require it) yet it is an important step in protecting your home. This way you know you’re covered financially should disaster ever strike? Of course, it’s worth knowing a little more about these two policies, and what they each cover. Building insurance covers…
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W-4 Check-Up
When you start a new job, you are thrown a lot of paperwork. In that pile is a little form called a W-4; a daunting, boring, typically-tiny-fonted government form. Most people will fill it out to the best of their knowledge, hope they haven’t done anything illegal, and forget about it. Come tax time, many…
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