Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Spending Under Pressure
Pressure will make you do funny things with your money. It’ll make you give $20 to a fanny-pack-wearing-man in the park who only asked for $15 and who deserved about $0.
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Judge Not, Lest Nobody Like Ye
Everyone judges other people’s spending habits at one time or another, but eventually the shoe will be on the other foot. Today the shoe was on my foot; my newly pedicured foot. And it was smelly.
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It’s time to start saving for your winter vacation!
The days might still be sunny and warm, but try to think ahead a few months. When winter arrives, most of us want to dodge the dreary, cold weather by vacationing in a more temperate setting. You could take a relaxing couple’s cruise from Palm Beach to the Bahamas, for instance, or enjoy a golf…
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College Degrees and Varying Degrees of Worthlessness
Yup, college is expensive. Yup, expensive endeavors are not to be taken lightly, especially by the non-loaded. There are many college degrees that some people would consider worthless. I submit that a great deal of the value derived from a college degree has nothing to do with the concentration/focus/major.
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52 Ways to Live Richly Reasonable: Pets
I once read a report that said petting a dog or cat can reduce blood pressure. I read another report that said children growing up with pets are more responsible and have less allergies. I read a third report that said pet owners live longer than non-pet owners. Now, I don’t know if any of…
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5 Things You Can Buy Refurbished
People are always looking for new ways to save money and considering purchasing factory refurbished products is a great way to do this. Refurbs may not be the best option for you either because of your comfort level or your desire to buy new, however, they are worth a look.
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