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- Baby Boomers: Making Ends Meet With a BudgetThe personal perspective of a baby boomer living on a budget.
Safety Deposit Box or Stored at Home: What We Keep Where and WhyIt can be tough in this day and age to know where to keep your most precious of documents. Personally, I want certain things that I need on a regular basis accessible, but secure, and other items just plain secure.- The Secret Interviewin the interview, you answered every question with confidence and finesse, yet you still didn’t land the position. It could be due to the idea of the “Secret Interview.”The “Secret Interview” is an integral part of the hiring process.
- 10 Tips for Effective Time ManagementWhatever your occupation, the way you use time can make or break you. If you’re struggling with time management issues, it is time to review where all those hours are going.
- Envelope Budgeting - Gaining Control of Your Family's Financial LifeYou do not need to be a math whiz to master this budgeting technique!
- The Hidden Price Tag That Colleges Won't Tell You AboutMuch planning and budgeting goes into determining the costs of higher education; make sure all of those costs are considered before committing to a financial roadmap.
- Ways to Earn Money Between JobsAre you experiencing financial difficulties? Looking for work? Here are some ways to earn money at home between jobs or even start your own business with the items and skills you already possess.
Commonly Overlooked Tax BenefitsEvery year I am surprised at the number of clients who overlook substantial tax advantages. Here are some of the most common ones that I see.
Top Three Overlooked Tax DeductionsGet all the tax deductions you are entitled to when you know about these hidden gems.- 3 Myths About BloggingBlogs have taken quite the ride over the last decade. Three myths debunked about blogging that could be holding you back.
- How to Get Hired - Your First Job InterviewImportant things to remember when going to your first job interview.
- Two Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars on New CarsEven though I haven’t bought a new car in awhile, I have in the past and I’ve also used several tricks that allowed me to save thousands.
How My Backyard Is Saving Me MoneyHow my yard has saved our family thousands of dollars a year.- How I Protect My IdentityProtecting my identity is important to me. I don't want to wake up one day and have to deal with a stolen identity. It's expensive and time consuming to deal with, so I take steps to ensure that I am doing all I can to protect my identity.
- Why It’s OK for English Teachers to Despise Your Ad CopyWhat your English teacher taught you about writing themes and papers doesn't always apply to business writing. This articles examines several common misconceptions.
- 5 Easy Steps for Social Media PositioningFive tips on positioning yourself with social media and blogging ideas
- How $30 Buys Two Weeks of GroceriesMaking $30 buy two weeks of groceries can be a challenge, but it is possible. Here's how I make it work when my budget is really tight.
- A Company Grows Up: Facebook Goes PublicFacebook is going public. What does this mean for you, and what does it mean for Facebook? This article examines the possibilities.
- Why Facebook Owns Your World; Why It Shouldn'tIf you're not on sites like Facebook and Twitter, you're left out of the conversation. It shouldn't have to be that way.
- Financial Literacy a Must for KidsGenerally I take a stand for the government backing off. Education Secretary Arne Duncan wants to incorporate financial literacy in core curriculum in the U.S. It's about time! Financial literacy is a necessity now in formal education.
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- What to Do If You Receive a Bill After Amending Your Tax ReturnFind out what to do if you receive a bill after amending your tax return. Do not panic. You can avoid paying penalties, late fees and an IRS induced headache.
- 5 Ways to Pay Less for Your Next Hotel RoomThis article discusses five ways that travelers may be able to save money on their next hotel stay.
- A Freelance Writer's Guide to Writing when TiredFreelance writers thrive on new challenges, meeting deadlines and working to a flexible schedule, when needed. But one of the biggest challenges facing freelance writers is tiredness. How can you write when you are tired?
- Dirty Break RoomsIf you don’t know who’s in charge of cleanup, your break room may be at risk.
- History is Alive at the Mansfield Drive-inWhether it's the malt shop-like snack shop building, the mono-audio speaker poles, or the playground, there are many reminders of yesteryear.
- Catalan Bank in Need of $24 Billion; Five Spanish Banks DowngradedThe 10 year bond yield on Spanish debt has gone above 6% which in retrospect is not terribly high, but is an indication of fear because it is still higher than normal. During Italy’s bad bond contagion bond markets had reacted similarly.
- Commodities Super-Cycle Near Its EndSo far the overall commodities index tracked by UBS is up a breathtaking 78% since 1999, the beginning of the super-cycle. However, we could be very close to end of this cycle.
- Euro Pricing in More Drama, Less About the Drachmathe way the Euro is tanking, it most likely is pricing exits from other countries, including the PIIGS nations.
- Student Loan Debt Solutions for AmericansThree ways to increase the awareness of the students debt crisis in the United States.
- First Person: Tips for Making a Family Budget WorkSticking to a family budget is easy with a few simple tips.
- Five Essentials I Save OnA list of five areas that are necessary that I save money on.
- My Household Budgeting Tips in 5 StepsPaying off debt and finding ways to make ends meet is a part of many families' lives. Although it can be difficult at times, sticking to a family budget is not impossible. Here are 5 ways we make a household budget work.
- Do You Want to Start Your Own Business? Here Are Some Tips for You!If you want to start your own business, there are a few things you need to do first. Here are some tips to help you with starting your new business.
- How Video Enhances Customer ExperienceHow video shapes the experiences of the customer is featured in this article.
- Is Video Right for Your Company?Could your company or small business benefit from video?
- How to Stay on a Budget when Your Base Income is Social SecurityA look at how my family maintains a budget on a minimal income.
Sticking to a Budget Can Be a Sticky Proposition!Some tips and ideas to help you make your budget!- The Top 10 Worst Things to Say to a Person in DebtAs a finance blogger, I hear a lot of bad advice about debt and student loans. Each time I hear a new one, I write it down and add it to the list. This article is my Top 10 Worst list.
A Large Family With a Lean BudgetI have a fairly large size family with 4 kids and 3 adults. Here are some tips on how to stay on budget for each and every month.
Student Loan Debt Crisis May Not End SoonOverview of the The Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012 (H. R. 4170) and the obstacles it faces
