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To many people the idea of being constantly watched and monitored may not seem like anything new. Minorities, in general, have never been so trusting of the powers that be to think that they wont abuse said power in t...
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Hey BP Nation! I wanted to get your 2 cents on whether or not you felt it is beneficial to have received a college degree (preferably financing) in your investing career? I believe college degrees are great for people...
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Would it necessarily be true that the more deductions you claim on your tax return the less a bank will lend to you because of your lower taxable income?
So therefore, isn't this technically a catch 22 situation wher...
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I've got a property that requires a pretty major rehab (asbestos siding, and needs new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, walls ....). I have a general contractor that I think will do a good job. I wanted to do the work as...