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Covers:  Real estate, Landlord Perspective, FIRE, Great Resignation, Finance, Parenting, Travel, Running, investing, Financial Planning, Retirement, Twins, Budgeting, Marathon, Cleaning, Discounts
Chartered Financial Analyst. Retired from career in Financial Services at age 42. Father of three. Ultramarathoner. Freelance writer.
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Frugal Frequent Flyers Share Money Saving Travel Tips | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Original

Frugal Frequent Flyers Share Money Saving Travel Tips | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Original

NewsBreak — Traveling is expensive, especially when you are often flying. But just because someone can afford to fly tens of thousands of miles a year does not mean they enjoy spending. A few frequent frugal flyers have found a few travel hacks.
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10 States The Average Buyer Can Still Afford a House

10 States The Average Buyer Can Still Afford a House

News-Press Now — With housing prices up and still rising, experts at Fannie Mae are predicting a 16.7% slow down on home sales for the rest of 2022. And almost no one expects housing prices to drop after the first of the year. Real estate is about location, location, location.
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10 states where average buyer can afford a home

10 states where average buyer can afford a home

The Salem News (Salem, MA) — With housing prices up and still rising, experts at Fannie Mae are predicting a 16.7% slow down on home sales for the rest of 2022. And almost no one expects housing prices to drop after the first of the year. Real estate is about location, location, location.
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World Record Holder Will Run Olivette, Missouri Turkey Trot | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Origin...

World Record Holder Will Run Olivette, Missouri Turkey Trot | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Origin...

NewsBreak — A two-time Guinness Book world record holder will be running the Olivette Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving. Whitey Holt holds the Guinness book world record in two categories:. The fastest half marathon pushing a triple pram (that is his 3 kids in a stroller) in 1 hour, 35 min, 40 sec and was achieved by Whitey Holt (USA) in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, on March 12, 2022.
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Tips For How Often To Clean Each Room In Your House | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Original

Tips For How Often To Clean Each Room In Your House | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Original

NewsBreak — A clean house feels like a home. It's also a healthy space where you can kick back and relax while doing your favorite things or spending time with the family. Household chores are not fun. But how often do you need to clean your house? How often you should clean depends on the room.
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How To Save Money Fast - 26 Easy Tips | Wealth of Geeks

How To Save Money Fast - 26 Easy Tips | Wealth of Geeks

Wealth of Geeks — We all know it's important to save money. But how do you do that when inflation is up, mortgage rates have increased, and rents are rising? Oh, and don't forget - extra spending is coming with the holidays around the corner. Yet even in tough times, there are strategies to help build savings fast.
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Don't Let Food Inflation Gobble Up Your Thanksgiving Plans

Don't Let Food Inflation Gobble Up Your Thanksgiving Plans

WGTK-FM (Greenville, SC) — Wed, Nov 9, 2022 10:01 AM Is an American tradition taking the turkey's place on the chopping block this fall? Instead of celebrating their gratitude and abundance with family and friends, one in four families say they're skipping Thanksgiving altogether.
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Don't Let Food Inflation Gobble Up Your Thanksgiving Plans | Wealth of Geeks

Don't Let Food Inflation Gobble Up Your Thanksgiving Plans | Wealth of Geeks

Wealth of Geeks — Is an American tradition taking the turkey's place on the chopping block this fall? Instead of celebrating their gratitude and abundance with family and friends, one in four families say they're skipping Thanksgiving altogether. A new study by Personal Capital found that many people plan to skip the holiday get together or dramatically cut back this year.
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Affordable Thanksgiving: How some are cutting back

Affordable Thanksgiving: How some are cutting back

WJW-TV (Cleveland, OH) — Is an American tradition taking the turkey's place on the chopping block this fall? Instead of celebrating their gratitude and abundance with family and friends, one in four families say they're skipping Thanksgiving altogether. A new study by Personal Capital found that many people plan to skip the holiday get together or dramatically cut back this year.
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Don't Let Food Inflation Gobble Up Your Thanksgiving Plans

Don't Let Food Inflation Gobble Up Your Thanksgiving Plans

TimesDaily — Is an American tradition taking the turkey's place on the chopping block this fall? Instead of celebrating their gratitude and abundance with family and friends, one in four families say they're skipping Thanksgiving altogether. For copyright information, check with the distributor of this item, Wealth of Geeks
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Most Searched Coupons to Clip For Dinner Delivery Discounts

Most Searched Coupons to Clip For Dinner Delivery Discounts

MSN — It is no secret that food costs are soaring, but some savvy searchers are seeking coupons to reduce their restaurant tabs. A new study highlights that Americans want the convenience of having food delivered but search for coupons to offset the costs. The new study by frugal living experts at CommonCentsMom analyzed the average monthly...
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Don't Let Food Inflation Gobble Up Your Thanksgiving Plans

Don't Let Food Inflation Gobble Up Your Thanksgiving Plans

MSN — As the holidays creep closer and food prices rise, this year's Thanksgiving feasts require an extra focus on finances. Many hosts are tightening their budgets by trimming the guest list, thinning the menu, reducing portion sizes, or even asking for contributions. Others are skipping the holiday altogether.
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Disney World Is More Expensive Than Ever, Go Here Instead

Disney World Is More Expensive Than Ever, Go Here Instead

MSN — Disney World is more expensive than ever. The cost of a single-day admittance ticket during the Magic Kingdom's debut in 1971 was just $3.50. Now, depending on the day you want to visit, a one-day ticket to a single Disney World park might cost anywhere between $109 and $159.
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Don't Let Food Inflation Gobble Up Your Thanksgiving Plans | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Origina...

Don't Let Food Inflation Gobble Up Your Thanksgiving Plans | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Origina...

NewsBreak — As the holidays creep closer and food prices rise, this year's Thanksgiving feasts require an extra focus on finances. Many hosts are tightening their budgets by trimming the guest list, thinning the menu, reducing portion sizes, or even asking for contributions. Others are skipping the holiday altogether.
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What To Teach Kids About Money: An Expert Weighs In

What To Teach Kids About Money: An Expert Weighs In

MSN — I retired last year at age 42 from my career in Financial Services. At the time I had a 4-year-old and two 2-year-old twins. (I still have them, but now they are older). I put a lot of thought into what do I need to teach my kids about money.
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The Most Iconic Military Aircraft in Movies

The Most Iconic Military Aircraft in Movies

Wealth of Geeks — Paying tribute to some of the biggest (and fastest) stars in the movies we love: military aircraft. Note: This post contains spoilers. One of the biggest stars in Hollywood isn't even a person. America has always been fascinated by aircraft, speed, and explosions.
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Nelis Dutch Village Holland Michigan Review

Nelis Dutch Village Holland Michigan Review

Cha Ching Queen — On our recent drive from St. Louis through Chicago to Traverse City, we stopped at Nelis Dutch Village in Holland, Michigan. This was our second visit to the park in as many years. Last year we went on a super hot August day with our then four-year-old son and one-year-old twin girls.
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Is Finance a Good Career Path? An Industry Veteran's Insights | Wealth of Geeks

Is Finance a Good Career Path? An Industry Veteran's Insights | Wealth of Geeks

Wealth of Geeks — Is finance a good career path these days? It's a tricky question. Depending on who you ask, you'll get a variety of answers. One of the most surprising aspects of my two-decade career in financial services at two of the largest brokerage firms was how many career paths there are in the industry.
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Give Yourself A Gift Instead of Uncle Sam: Year-End Tax Tips | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Origi...

Give Yourself A Gift Instead of Uncle Sam: Year-End Tax Tips | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsBreak Origi...

NewsBreak — As the end of the year approaches, time is running out of time to take advantage of opportunities to lower your 2022 tax bill. But there is still time to give yourself a present these holidays by decreasing your gift to Uncle Sam.
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Give Yourself a Gift Instead of Uncle Sam: Year End Tax Tips

Give Yourself a Gift Instead of Uncle Sam: Year End Tax Tips

Kentucky Today — Nearly 100-million Americans overpaid their income tax last year, taking into account the 16-20 million who got a bonus refund for inaccurately reported unemployment benefits. As the end of the year approaches, time is running out to take advantage of opportunities to lower your 2022 tax bill.
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Pizza Prices Are Surging

Pizza Prices Are Surging

WPCK-FM (Green Bay, WI) — Pizza sales last year topped $40 billion, between deliveries and carry-out. Even when split between the top 5 delivery chains, that's a lot of pepperoni and cheese. With numbers like that, it's no wonder that pizza chains are always looking for new and innovative ways to attract customers.
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Money Message: Insights From an American Icon | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsB...

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Money Message: Insights From an American Icon | Greg Wilson, CFA | NewsB...

NewsBreak — When we think of Martin Luther King Jr., we often think of the civil rights leader and icon. His activism was powerful and inspiring on multiple levels. Dr. King's message changed the United States forever. But beneath this layer, another side of MLK was a brilliant economic thinker with a vision of financial equality for all Americans.
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Money Message: Insights From an American Icon

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Money Message: Insights From an American Icon

MSN — Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader and icon of the civil rights movement whose words still resonate today, especially when it comes to understanding money and its role in society. In his speeches, he warned against living beyond one's means to keep up with others and argued that money should be used to achieve true equality and justice.
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117 Miles and 28 Hours of Running: Amazing Performances at The Queeny Park Backyard Ultra Maratho...

117 Miles and 28 Hours of Running: Amazing Performances at The Queeny Park Backyard Ultra Maratho...

NewsBreak — Running a 4.1-mile lap in an hour does not sound like that hard of a race to most people. What about 28 of those laps in a row? Many runners tried at The Queeny Park Backyard Ultramarathon. The race started in very cold, windy, wet, and muddy conditions at noon on March 3rd and continued into the early evening on March 4th.
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