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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.

Difference Between Roomba Models

Finances & Money

What Is the Difference Between Roomba Models?

April 9, 2019
By Allen Francis
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Appreciating the difference between Roomba models is truly an exercise in appreciating iRobot’s dedication to forward thinking and product innovation. I was at first extremely hesitant to accept a robot vacuum cleaner in my home. I used to feel that … [Read more...] about What Is the Difference Between Roomba Models?

selling a car

Automotive • Finances & Money

These Cars are Usually Resold Within a Year

April 5, 2019
By Allen Francis
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When I was a kid, I drove an old Nissan Pathfinder for almost four years. I bought it from a relative who was mechanically inclined and loved cars. He was shocked to learn that I barely changed the oil and just didn’t know how to take good care of … [Read more...] about These Cars are Usually Resold Within a Year

pet ownership

Finances & Money

What You Should Know About the Economics and Stress of Pet Ownership

April 1, 2019
By Allen Francis
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I am not an animal person. That is usually a statement that elicits muted gasps or bewildered stares from avowed animal lovers. I respect people who bond with animals and have a healthy respect for the connection between humans and animals. On the … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About the Economics and Stress of Pet Ownership

Best Single Cup Coffee Maker

Finances & Money

Choosing the Best Single Cup Coffee Maker

March 26, 2019
By Allen Francis
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Are you aware of how much coffee you consciously or unconsciously waste? How many times do you throw out half of a carafe of coffee because you wanted a fresher pot? Especially when you know you will only drink a cup or two? The average cost of a cup … [Read more...] about Choosing the Best Single Cup Coffee Maker

do it yourself home pest control

Finances & Money • Home

Do It Yourself Home Pest Control

March 20, 2019
By Allen Francis
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The average cost of a new home is about $362,000. Most people pay about $1,200 for their monthly mortgage payments, in addition to other expenses. A home is probably the last, and greatest investment that an American homeowner can make in a lifetime, … [Read more...] about Do It Yourself Home Pest Control

best nespresso machine

Finances & Money

Espresso Fans: Get the Best Nespresso Machine for Your Money

March 12, 2019
By Allen Francis
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  Did you know that an espresso machine requires a water softening device for maximum functionality? I have quite a weakness for a cup of espresso but am finding that getting my own machine is just too costly. The average espresso machine … [Read more...] about Espresso Fans: Get the Best Nespresso Machine for Your Money

Why are yeti coolers so expensive

Finances & Money

Why Are Yeti Coolers So Expensive?

March 8, 2019
By Allen Francis
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I like to think of myself as being above the influence of niche marketing tactics. It’s not easy for me to say that, yes, even I can be drawn into the hype circulating a product. So, yes, I will admit that I do own a $350 beverage cooler. A $350 Yeti … [Read more...] about Why Are Yeti Coolers So Expensive?

Roomba 860 vs 880

Finances & Money • Home

Roomba 860 vs 880: Which One Is Best?

March 1, 2019
By Allen Francis
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When I was a kid in the 1980s, I always thought that one day we would live life as seen on the futuristic-for-its-time cartoon, the Jetsons. That is, human beings would be traveling in flying cars and robot servants would attend to all of their … [Read more...] about Roomba 860 vs 880: Which One Is Best?

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