One of the three suspects arrested by Israeli police for allegedly firing flares at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence helped lead a left-wing protest movement against the government's judicial reforms last year. The post Suspect in Flare Attack on Netanyahu’s Home Is Left-wing Protest Leader appeared first on Breitbart....
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Published on: 2024-11-19
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has warned that the Venezuelan street gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) is now operating in 16 states and the District of Columbia, according to a report from the New York Post. The post Report: DHS Warns Tren de Aragua Operating in 16 States and...
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Published on: 2024-11-19
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The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to become a "sanctuary city" and to refuse to comply with federal immigration law enforcement as a way of resisting President-elect Donald Trump's anticipated policies. The post L.A. City Council Votes Unanimously to Become ‘Sanctuary City,’ Resist Trump appeared first on...
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Published on: 2024-11-19
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Ashley’s post on the opening of the 2025 Open Enrollment season reminded me that I planned to take a look at healthcare options when it opened up. I guess it’s time. I’ve got to be honest, I’ve worked through the Healthcare.gov site a couple of times and found nothing helpful....
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Published on: 2024-11-19
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Blogging Away Debt
Living alone has its benefits, but it also comes with the constant temptation to spend money just to break the quiet. A quick coffee run here, an online purchase there – it adds up quickly. I’ve been working on finding ways to occupy my mind without spending on unnecessary extras....
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Published on: 2024-11-17
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Last month was a wash since I paid off a credit card, but then turned around and used it for Princess’ wisdom teeth extraction. However, this month, we are getting back on track. Debt DescriptionOctober, 2023 TotalInterest RateMinimum PaymentCurrent Total Payoff Date (Est) CC - Frontier$3,85729.99%$130$2,718December, 2024 Dad - New...
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Published on: 2024-11-15
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If you’re thinking about buying or selling a house right now, you’re not alone. The housing market has seen a lot of unusual trends in the past couple years, so it makes sense that you’d want the latest update on what’ll happen in the market before you decide to buy...
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Published on: 2024-11-15
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This year, Christmas will be different – in ways I never imagined. Neither the twins or Gymnast will be home. While the girls are both nearby, they have their own homes and won’t likely be staying over. For the first time, the traditions we’ve built around having everyone gathered under...
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Published on: 2024-11-13
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Open enrollment season is upon us! As I think about electing benefits for the coming year, it really brings up broader financial goals I have for 2025 and beyond. 2024 Benefits Enrollment In 2024, I maxed out my Health Savings Account (HSA), and kept a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) specifically...
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Published on: 2024-11-11
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No matter how hard you try, it’s impossible to outrun debt. Yep—debt is a predator, lurking in the shadows of your life, following you from address to address and place to place. And just when you think you’re off the hook, you get a letter in the mail from a...
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Published on: 2024-11-11
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The joy of watching my eldest daughter get engaged this past week was so excited. She joined our lives as an older teenager, and since then, we’ve built memories together, forming a bond I cherish more than I can express. Now, as we embark on wedding planning, I find myself...
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Published on: 2024-11-10
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Every year around this time, I get stressed a bit about balancing good financial choices and my desire to spoil my kiddos for Christmas. Add to that, the cost of shipping gifts across the country doesn’t exactly scream “budget-friendly.” With adult kids scattered around, I’m reminded that every gift also...
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Published on: 2024-11-09
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In its fight against crazy high inflation, the Federal Reserve (aka the Fed) raised interest rates in December for the seventh time in 2022—boosting them by half of a percent.1 That’s a big deal for people who want to buy a house because when the Fed raises rates, it usually...
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Published on: 2024-11-07
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Sounds scary, doesn't it? You have been summoned to a 341 meeting with your creditors. Don't sweat it. You may go into a courtroom with trustee(s) and your lawyer sitting at a table. Creditors will be there to ask the trustee(s) and lawyer questions in an open format. Some jurisdictions do...
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Published on: 2024-11-05
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The message I heard from your comments on my post about changing direction to focus on savings was – Not a good idea. Sounds like staying the course to focus on paying off consumer debt should continue to be priority one. While balancing in some savings. What I’m doing now....
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Published on: 2024-11-03
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In a few weeks, the girls and I will hit the road to drive to Texas for Thanksgiving. The original plan was to drive there and back together. While I was in Texas this past month, that changed. My dad needs more assistance with sorting some things out at the...
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Published on: 2024-11-01
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Today we have a very special interview for Bitch Nation. Recently I sat down with the inimitable (and individual!) Kara Perez, author of the upcoming book Green Money: How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All. Now, I don’t say this lightly, but… this book...
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Published on: 2024-10-30
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I recognize the whiplash of my thinking. My apologies for not responding to the individual comments. It’s been a really challenging month with “busy-ness”. However, I did sit down this week and read through many of them during some quiet times of reflection. And I am so grateful that you...
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Published on: 2024-10-30
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We are set to receive an inheritance soon. This is one of those happy cases where no one has died (which, I would think, is the most common reason for inheritance?). Instead, a relative has liquidated some of their assets and decided to bequeath some to us now, while they...
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Published on: 2024-10-28
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I haven’t had a moment to sit down and actually read through BAD comments this month. My work load has been off the charts. But I saw one comment in passing and it stuck with me, and resonated on the deepest level. It was something to the effect of “your...
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Published on: 2024-10-28
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