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Staff Writer and YouTube Content Creator for District Media, Inc.

Allen Francis is a veteran staff writer for District Media, Inc., contributing authoritative personal finance content to PFAdvice.com beyond comics, with deep expertise in wealth-building, consumer strategies, and alternative investments. A Marymount Manhattan College graduate and former academic advisor, librarian, and college adjunct, he brings over 15 years of professional writing experience and a proven personal transformation from financial illiteracy to expert advisor.

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Finances & Money

Scams to Avoid When Buying a Used Car

May 29, 2019
By Allen Francis
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For many people, being a driver is an identity. However, for many others, like myself, it’s a necessity. I need to drive to shuttle family members and for work. Some people buy and trade in vehicles every few years because their vocation demands the … [Read more...] about Scams to Avoid When Buying a Used Car

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Finances & Money • Home

Money Pit Projects That Will Tank Your Home’s Value

May 24, 2019
By Allen Francis
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  As I get older, I steadily realize that a homeowner must assume a banker’s mindset relative to home maintenance. The value of home and property must be maintained at all costs. That can be hard to do, considering how often a person … [Read more...] about Money Pit Projects That Will Tank Your Home’s Value

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Finances & Money

Memorial Day Deals for Active Duty, Veterans, and Families

May 24, 2019
By Allen Francis
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In the consumer rush to find the best deals and discounts, most people don’t take a moment to consider the true meaning of Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday of observance dedicated to showing respect to every American military member, … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Deals for Active Duty, Veterans, and Families

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Finances & Money

Scoring the Best Memorial Day Mattress Sales

May 21, 2019
By Allen Francis
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They say that the phrase, “7-year-itch,” is a reference describing relentlessness, irritability, and discomfort in relation to marriage. However, it can also be a reference to mattress ownership. The average American keeps a marriage for a least 7 … [Read more...] about Scoring the Best Memorial Day Mattress Sales

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Finances & Money

Memorial Day Sales Are a Great Time to Buy a New Car

May 21, 2019
By Allen Francis
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I am used to accepting things as they are. For example, whenever I am shopping, I usually take the MSRP or listed price for granted and just pay for the item. If you know how the system works, then you can make it work for you. When you walk into a … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Sales Are a Great Time to Buy a New Car

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Automotive • Finances & Money

Proper Storage Prep for Your Car

May 21, 2019
By Allen Francis
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I love my car. However, I do not treat it like it is a human being. Nor do I treasure it or value more than human beings. I know many people who do such things. Being a driver is more than an identity, its unto a religion for them. They take care of … [Read more...] about Proper Storage Prep for Your Car

contaminated gas

Automotive • Finances & Money

Gasoline Etiquette, Fueling, and Avoiding Contaminated Gas to Save Money

May 17, 2019
By Allen Francis
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Do you have a friend or relative who keeps an unkempt or dirty household? Perhaps they don’t clean up as rigorously as they should. Maybe they don’t pick clothing up off of the floor or mow their lawn. Or, they leave dirty dishes in the sink for … [Read more...] about Gasoline Etiquette, Fueling, and Avoiding Contaminated Gas to Save Money

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Automotive • Finances & Money

Tips for Surviving in Dangerous Driving Situations

May 14, 2019
By Allen Francis
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Because of various dangerous driving situations I've been in, I make a conscious habit of driving with my sunglasses whenever it is a sunny day. It is a habit for me to leave them in the car. A few years ago, I had a horrifying experience where I was … [Read more...] about Tips for Surviving in Dangerous Driving Situations

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