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Why Can’t We Just Print More Money?

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Did you ever wonder why countries or people for that matter, can't just print more money? With today's printers becoming so sophisticated, it's a wonder more people don't attempt it. Of course it's illegal to print money so don't go trying it. We were very poor when I was growing up. We were so poor we barely had enough food for meals, let alone any extra for eating at restaurants or fast food. I remember once my heart felt broken… Read the rest
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What One Thing Do All MLM’s Promise?

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A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my experience with signing up for an MLM and I shared one piece of advice if you are looking to get into the business yourself. Having been with the company for several months, I'm not sure I'm cut out for this business. I keep thinking if I just try harder, if I just talk to more people. I watch other people join up and start signing people up left and right. I… Read the rest

Dear Son, Please Be Wise With That Credit Card

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My son AJ just got his first credit card. A mix of emotions washed over me when he told me about it. Pride. Fear. The feeling of pride came on initially because in spite of what ol' what's his name says I believe it's important to have a good credit score. I mean really, how is someone supposed to save up $250,000 to buy their first home?  Even if they could find something for $50,000, how long would that take?… Read the rest

Did I Ever Tell You About the Time We Ate Dog Food?

Maybe I Made This Up
Why would someone eat dog food? We've all heard stories about elderly people who are so poor and desperate that they would eat canned dog or cat food. Then there are those stories about people living in or visiting the United States from another country who routinely eat cats and dogs and so they thought that can of cat food was actually cat… food… ewwww. Anyway… did I ever tell you about the time we ate dog food? It was… Read the rest