Should I Pay This Or That?

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Every paycheck comes with decisions. You look at your bank statement, you look at your pile of bills, you think about your wants and needs and then start making decisions. Should I pay MasterCard this month and forget about funding your savings account? Should I pay some unexpected car mechanic bill or contribute to the… [Continue Reading]

How To Buy Insurance Online

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Thanks to the Internet, millions of people are buying every kind of insurance online, and while the auto insurance industry may have it down to a science, consumer experiences with life and disability insurance may vary. One giant pitfall is that many companies and broker sites require that people enter their names, email addresses and… [Continue Reading]

Coping With ‘Working Mom’ Guilt

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Working mom’s guilt is the biggest downside to working away from the home. As a working mom, you get lots of benefits, from feeling a sense of contribution, to retaining your identity, to supporting your family. But a feeling of guilt is inevitable, especially if your kids are very young. Here are some tips for… [Continue Reading]

The Most Stressful Jobs Ever

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Pulling a Slater has crossed my mind many times. The thought of grabbing a cup of coffee while fleeing my job as I disregard my co-workers or customers sounds very inviting….but I have bills to pay. Some jobs are more stressful than others and I’m sure Jet Blue flight attendant Steven Slater was at the… [Continue Reading]

The Seduction of Comfort Can Crash Your Goals

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Anytime I don’t “feel” like doing something even though I want to, the first thought that pops into my head is why are you being so lazy? For example, on many occasions I’ve changed my mind about just leaving the house to get some sun and fresh air on weekends because I felt lazy. I would… [Continue Reading]

Unemployment Benefits Extended: What You Need To Know

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Last Thursday President Obama signed into law House Resolution 4213, which extends the emergency unemployment compensation, or EUC, program and full federal funding of state extended benefits through Nov. 27, 2010.  We’ve highlighted some key points and things you need to know regarding this extension. Because the law is retroactive, eligible claimants now may be… [Continue Reading]

5 Ways To Relaxify Your Workplace

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Some people claim they work well in a high-stress environment.  I’m not one of them.  My productivity is highest when I’m fully relaxed.  With inspiring goals I still feel a positive urging to get my work done, but the pressure to work stems from passion instead of fear. I enjoy being in my workspace, and… [Continue Reading]

Don’t Quit Your Job to Grow Your Side Business

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If you’re dreaming of the day that you will quit your job so that you can focus 100% on your business but don’t feel quite prepared then there is an alternative. Sometimes what you really need is a flexible schedule and just enough money to cover your bills. That might actually come in the form… [Continue Reading]

Relying on One Income is Going Out of Style, Now What?

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You hear it all the time, diversify your investments to help reduce risks and never put all your eggs in one basket. Depending solely on one income in today’s market is very risky and God forbid should you lose your job or lose that client contract, what will you do? Well, you can apply those same principals… [Continue Reading]

3 Steps to Saving Money at the Dealership

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New and used car sales are picking up again after a punishing recession and rising along with them is a resource that helps to put women in the driver’s seat when buying a car. Research shows, however, that many women hesitate to go to the dealership by themselves, in fact, 63% of female car buyers… [Continue Reading]