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Is it Worth Getting a Bill Negotiation Service?

Lindsey Boycott / July 8th, 2021 / No Comments

“I [have]… a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career, skills that make me a nightmare for people like you.” If your bill negotiation service representative was action star Liam Neeson, this is how he might sound when confronting your service providers. The real-life version might be less exciting, but that doesn’t mean hiring someone to slay your...

Posted in: Debt, Money, Personal Finance, saving money

What Keeps Costco Employees Happy?

Susan Paige / April 21st, 2021 / No Comments

What keeps Costco employees happy? Let’s take a look. Ranked One of The Best Places to Work Costco is a fixture in Glassdoor’s list of “Best Places to Work.” And it made the list again in 2021. It is also a top-rated company by the online job site Indeed. In addition, Comparably, a company that monitors workplace culture and compensation, lists Costco among the best companies...

Posted in: Career, Career and Work, Family, Food and Grocery, General, Money, Personal Finance Tagged with: Costco, Costco interview, Costco Perks, Costco Salary

To Thine Own Self Be True

Susan Paige / April 6th, 2021 / No Comments

It was Polonius in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet who spoke the words, “To thine own self be true.” There has been some scholarly debate about the meaning of the phrase. Polonius’ children spoof him in pantomime as he speaks the words. Was it meant to be a joke? Some people tattoo the words on their arms. It seems to have become a credo for people who feel they need to take care of themselves...

Posted in: Business, General, Home, Money, Personal Finance, Real Estate Tagged with: financial mistakes, income property, Landloard, real estate

How Does Artwork Affect Real Estate Prices?

Murals are increasing real estate values

Susan Paige / March 23rd, 2021 / No Comments

Sixty-four thousand years ago, Neanderthals began carving and painting images on cave walls. Paintings and statues are found in every home and public building today. But, how does artwork affect real estate prices? The Math is Tricky When you ask, “How does artwork affect real estate prices?” It is hard to find specifics. However, real estate agents and developers agree that art improves...

Posted in: Business, General, Home, Legal, Life Hacks, Money, Personal Finance, Real Estate Tagged with: artwork, commercial real estate, home value, investment property, real estate