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Conventional V. Organic Produce – Cheap or Fresh?

Allen Francis / March 13th, 2019 / No Comments

I am all for organic food, farmer’s markets, and healthier living. Most foods of convenience are full of preservatives, calories, sugar, or trans fatty acids. I would rather reach for a hamburger than steamed vegetables, but I am getting better at it. Now I find myself in the conventional versus organic dilemma. Should I pay more for organic food that decays fasters and costs more than conventional...

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Save Money Shopping Online With These Tips

Allen Francis / March 11th, 2019 / No Comments

Over 80% of Americans shop for all of their purchases online. About 15% of Americans shop online for purchases every single week. In 2015, online shoppers spent over $350 billion in online purchases. That equates to about 10% of all retail commerce. Shoppers who use Apple computers spend an average of $230 per online order, while PC users spend an average of $190. There’s a lot of money shopping...

Posted in: Money, Personal Finance, Saving Money Tagged with: online shopping

Dangerous and Expensive: Why You Might Not Want to Take a Cruise

Allen Francis / March 1st, 2019 / No Comments

I have been on various one-day cruise voyages in my life, and I was not impressed by them. Boats are not level as they travel, and floors can become angled. The swaying of the ship didn’t agree with me. I don’t swim and always thought of what I would do if the ship sank or ran aground. Many people seem to enjoy taking multiple-day cruise vacation packages, but I just don’t see the appeal in...

Posted in: Personal Finance, Travel Tagged with: cruises, vacation

Are Fast Loans Online Legit? Here’s What You Should Know

Allen Francis / February 26th, 2019 / No Comments

Whether you need to pay an unexpected bill quickly or you have another emergency you need funds for, fast loans online can seem to be a godsend. However, are they legit? Here’s what you should know before you apply for a loan online. The Online Lender Typically, private individuals or businesses offer online loans through a third-party website facilitator. There are online financial lending...

Posted in: Money, Personal Finance Tagged with: online loans