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Most Americans are facing some level of financial stress
The average house payment in America today is $2,883 on a 30-year mortgage. The average payment on a fixed-year-rate mortgage is about $3,759. (January stats from businessfinder.com). The average car payment in America is $732 a month for new cars and $532 a month for used cars. (Nerdwallet.com) The average American household spends over $1,000…
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Congress must demonstrate what it takes to succeed
Life is fragile and doesn’t last very long, so we should try to enjoy every day. Be good to yourself and be good to other people. Treat people the way you would like to be treated. Speak to people in a manner that you would like for them to speak to you. Treat motorists on…
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What about the size of your Snickers bar?
In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden referred to an American dilemma – the shrinking Snickers bar. He pointed out that his Snickers bar purchase had less or fewer Snickers. I’m not exactly sure what a Snickers is, nuts, chocolate, sugar, the content of the bar. Size matters when you’re hungry. It’s…
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What do you expect from our next President?
I’m voting for the Presidential candidate who will promise to keep Social Security solvent. I’ve hit the age where I’m finally on the receiving end of some of this government money and I want to keep it going. Never fear. I’m still paying plenty of taxes. I’m still holding down a job, so Uncle Sam…
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What Nikki Haley and Joe Manchin should do
Nikki Haley is overall respected for her political service. She did a good job as governor of South Carolina for two terms and as an ambassador for our country. Personally, I can see her as doing a fine job as President of the United States, but it won’t be this time around. Haley has already…
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Can you do anything about America’s problems? Not really, but one thing
We are saturated with news in America. We know about the legal troubles of former President Donald Trump. Every day we are updated about the latest court proceedings and what is still to come. What can you do about it? Nothing. You didn’t loan Trump the money and he doesn’t owe you. Loan officers from lending…
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Fill the hole with a load of rocks
“60 Minutes” reported Sunday evening, Feb. 3, about a gap in our border wall. The gap is reported to be about 60 miles east of San Diego and is a global destination for migrants from around the world. The news source reported that during a four-day watch they personally witnessed about 600 illegal entries come…
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Buy your Valentine’s Day candy early
Valentine’s Day is coming soon and you better go to the store today if you want a cheap box of candy! A pharmacist friend recalled a man coming into his store late on Valentine’s Day a couple of years back. He only had one big box of candy left that sold for over $50. The…
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People are freezing to death in America while the church doors are locked
Numerous people have frozen to death in America this winter. They literally died from exposure to the cold. In nearby Evansville, Indiana, a homeless man was found in his routine sleeping spot after a night of frigid temperatures. He was dead. Like any of us, he could not survive trying to sleep in the subzero…
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‘Stop the hate, start to love’
Anger, resentment, jealousy and hate are terribly draining emotions. If you have any of these going on in your life then you’re going to be tired most of the time. They can be mentally exhausting. Maybe you are free and clear of any of these. If so, you probably have a lot of good days…
Category: Uncommon Sense
