Tim McMahon

Work by editor and author, Tim McMahon, has been featured in Bloomberg, CBS News, Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, Forbes, Washington Post, Drudge Report, The Atlantic, Business Insider, American Thinker, Lew Rockwell, Huffington Post, Rolling Stone, Oakland Press, Free Republic, Education World, Realty Trac, Reason, Coin News, and Council for Economic Education.

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Getting a Motorcycle? Things to Cover Before Hitting the Road

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If you are planning on getting a motorcycle, then you are probably excited. However, don’t let this blind you to the fact that you have a lot of prep work to do before you can be safely riding you new bike with peace of mind. Motorcycles are much less visible than cars so you can easily end up in someone’s “blind spot” and get hit. Plus you have a lot less protection around you i.e. no steel between you and much larger vehicles so what might be a minor “fender-bender” in a car or truck could cause life threatening injuries on a motorcycle. And finally road conditions i.e. potholes, wet roads, black-ice, oil spills, etc. can easily cause you to become airborne and end up with a bad case of “road rash” or worse. If you’re not careful, you could find yourself in a world of hurt physically, financially, and psychologically. So don’t take the risk.

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Undercut Utilities: How to Save on the Essentials

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If you are a homeowner, then you already have a lot expenses to deal with. However, utilities are one of those things that can creep on you if you aren’t careful. If you don’t keep them in check, they could eat too far into your budget and put your family into a financial danger zone. So the key is to find ways to undercut them as much as possible. Here are various strategies and tactics to think about:

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Risk and Reward: Why You Should Be Investing Now

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If you are not actively investing your funds on a regular basis, you may be missing out on great opportunities to dramatically improve your financial situation. There are many investment opportunities available for ordinary investors to consider. These include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate and other investments. Once you learn about the many reasons why you should be investing today, you may decide to adjust your financial planning with a focus on investing.

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Avoiding Costly Disasters: 4 Common Home Repair Jobs for Fall and Winter

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Plummeting temperatures and winter storms can have a major impact on your home. Without the proper maintenance, you could end up dealing with a wide variety of expensive issues ranging from water damage to frozen pipes. Here is a closer look at a few seasonal tasks that will reduce your risk of costly disasters in the coming months.

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How to Lower the Chances of Bankruptcy as a Personal Business Owner

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Business owners know that maintaining profitability requires attention to detail. Creating a reputable brand, implementing efficient operations, training an effective workforce and maintaining high quality are just a few tasks that you must keep track of. Because events are constantly changing, downturns and even bankruptcy is possible if you don’t

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The Average Mortgage Credit Score Is 754: How to Make Sure Yours Is Good Enough

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If you are in the market to purchase a home, then you’ve definitely heard the term “credit score.” What exactly is a credit score? In short, your credit score is a numerical representation of the likelihood that you will pay your bills. This number is used by nearly every company

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