Tamila McDonald

Tamila McDonald is a U.S. Army veteran with 20 years of service, including five years as a military financial advisor. After retiring from the Army, she spent eight years as an AFCPE-certified personal financial advisor for wounded warriors and their families. Now she writes about personal finance and benefits programs for numerous financial websites.

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Bully Tipping: 10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Be Tipping Just Because The Tip Screen Requests It Ever found yourself staring down a tip screen at your local coffee spot, halfway through typing your PIN, when it... read the story

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The 13 Characteristics of a Beta Man And Why He May Be Right For You When it comes to dating and relationships, we often hear about “alpha” and “beta” personalities.... read the story

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12 Desserts That Are Secretly Making You Fat Let’s face it, desserts are the best part of any meal—they’re like the cherry on top of a great day or a spoon... read the story

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12 Games You Probably Played If You Grew Up Poor Growing up poor often meant getting creative with entertainment, leading to some of the most ingenious and memorable gam... read the story

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12 Pastime Sports That Are Too Dangerous For Anyone Except Thrill Seekers Exploring the adrenaline-pumping world of extreme sports reveals a category of activities that aren’t just thrilli... read the story

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10 Streaming Services That Everyone Should Be Watching In an era where traditional cable TV is steadily losing ground to streaming services, the abundance of options can be ov... read the story

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12 Reasons Baby Boomers Are Tired Of Being Talked About In today’s rapidly changing world, Baby Boomers are often talked about a lot, but not always accurately. This gene... read the story

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Do You Remember? 13 Of The Best Gag Gifts From The 70’s The 1970s were a vibrant decade, notable for its radical fashion, groundbreaking music, and a peculiar array of novelty ... read the story

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Second Chance Careers: 12 Professions That Are Best Suited For Those Needing A Fresh Start In today’s dynamic job market, it’s never too late to pivot towards a new profession. Whether you’re reinventi... read the story

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How Car Service Departments Are Ripping You Off and Getting Away With It Vehicle maintenance is crucial, yet navigating the waters of car service can be daunting, especially with the complexity... read the story