If you are a tech person and were around when the internet was just getting started, you probably registered a few domain names and created a website or two. I currently have 3 domains and hosting accounts that require maintenance. In the early days, things were far less complicated. Now,
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Reselling on Ebay in 2023
I’ve been buying and selling on Ebay since July 11, 2010. During the past 13 years I’ve seen a lot of changes. Most of the changes have resulted in more money for Ebay and less for resellers. So far this year, almost 50% of all sales have gone to Ebay
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For the month of August, the DOW lost 378 points. This puts the DOW up 5.13% for the year, and up by 11.86% in the past 12 months. My interest and dividend income was $1973 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $1163 in the past month. So
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For some people getting rid of old possessions is an easy task. But for those of us who have an attachment to the things we have accumulated over the years, it can be very difficult. There are activities that I haven’t done in years, yet I still hold onto the
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For the month of July, the DOW went up 1152 points. This puts the DOW up 6% for the year, and up by 7% in the past 12 months. Interest and dividend income was $2281 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $1223 in the past month. In
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It’s the middle of summer and I had to wait 17 days for an Amazon Prime order to arrive. I was looking for the best price on a personal care product. I found a 2 pack on Amazon for $11, which was about a 40% discount. But I didn’t notice
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