Kevin Brink
Kevin Brink is that annoying guy at the office that constantly tells you how much money you waste per year on your vending machine treats. His articles have appeared on such sites like MSN Smart Spending, but that doesn't really mean that he knows what the hell he is talking about. You can read more of Kevin's ramblings on his blog The Red Stapler Chronicles.
Articles by Kevin Brink
Advice
Money for Men: 10 habits of perpetually poor men
Some guys seem to have all the luck when it comes to money. Perhaps they were born with a prestigious last name such as Trump, Gates, or Buffett. Or maybe they enjoyed a three hour long hot streak at a craps table in Vegas. Unfortunately, for the rest of us, it is up to us to control our own financial destiny.
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Money for Men: 10 things to not be cheap about
“You get what you pay for” is a popular lesson that we are all taught at an early age. The truth of this lesson can be fiercely debated, but here are 10 purchases that you should always avoid choosing the cheapest option.
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Money for Men: How to settle your debts
Before you start trying to sell your fillings at your local Cash for Gold, you might want to consider which one of your creditors will be the most forgiving. Here is the order in which you should pay back the various debts that you may owe.
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Money for Men: How to negotiate a better deal
As men, we are expected to be good at negotiating, but very few of us really enjoy the process and even fewer of us are actually good at it. Here are some tips to be able to successfully negotiate in a situation other than Priceline.com.
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Money for Men: Avoid going broke in a recession
As Congress argues over who is to blame and the news networks fiercely compete over who can paint the most horrific scenario of doom, there is one question that most have on their mind: How will this economic mess really affect my life?
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Money for Men: How to fix the economy
Clearly, we can never be put in this dire situation again, and must take some actions to strengthen our economy. Here is a preview of the White House’s top secret plan to fix our economy once and for all.
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Money for Men: Places that will drain your wallet
Whenever I walk into my local barber shop, I know I will spend exactly $20 on the haircut and tip. Unfortunately, this type of financial certainty is not always the case.
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Money for Men: What to keep in your wallet
Before we get into what is inside your wallet, we must take some time to discuss what your wallet should look like. Under NO circumstances should a man over 19 have a Velcro wallet.
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Money for Men: How to make money online
There are some legitimate ways in which you can make money on the internet. It can be as simple as starting an internet based company like Facebook and watching the billions of dollars flow into your bank account. But if you prefer a more challenging route to fortune on the internet, you can check out some of these options that I have actually used to make some money.
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Money for Men: The Cheapest Man in the World
He may not always drink beer, but when he does it will always be from one of those brands you can only get at the liquor store in the ghetto.
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Money for Men: How to win the credit card game
We seem to remain fascinated with the fact that we can swipe a plastic card and walk out of a store with a 64 inch HDTV. Unfortunately, when the bill arrives the next month and we discover that we do not have the money for our spending spree, we blame the evil credit card companies.