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Author: Jeff, Comments: 0
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I recently spoke with a woman who was beleaguered by the fact that she was tasked with selling the remains of her dead brother's estate, a depressing task under normal circumstances. However, she faced the additional burden of realizing her sibling had acquired a lot of crap and left this planet with bills to pay. '

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Author: Jeff, Comments: 0
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As it happens each year, I sat down to go over my taxes, and as part of that, assess how I made out on vehicles that were sold. The topic of whether you can make money on old / vintage vehicles has long been a point of contention for some enthusiasts, especially those defending their hobby to spouses who might otherwise suggest a re-allocation… more

Author: Jeff, Comments: 0
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I have become resigned to the fact that no matter how hard you try to prove otherwise, eBay and PayPal are going to side on behalf of buyers, time and again. As someone who sells a decent amount each year on eBay, I probably encounter one buyer each year who claims a refund on the grounds of not reading a listing carefully and there essentially… more