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Freelancers – Avoid Being Consumed by Work
So many sit in their day jobs and wish they could freelance so they could have more freedom, more free time, and control over their lives. Then once they strike…
Do You Balance Your Checkbook?
Now there's a basic you balance your checkbook? Do you reconcile your credit card statements and other bank accounts? Last night the money conversation at home got a little heated…
Bartering Can Be a Win-Win
When cash is tight sometimes bartering can be the perfect solution, but you need to do it right for both parties to truly walk away feeling it was a win-win.…
Is Your Corporate Job Really Safer?
A few months ago I had lunch with some of my old colleagues from my most recent corporate job that I left 9 months ago. As they were busy stressing…
Vacuums Do Suck
I'll admit it. After 2 weeks of dealing with our vacuum dying and the subsequent shopping and bewildering research, I simply wanted to use the word vacuum and "suck" together…
Elder Care Costs – A Total Black Hole?
I admit that I know very little about the costs of assisted living, nursing homes, and other elder care expenses. So far I've been fortunate to have parents that are…
Fire Up the Grill and Open Your Wallet
It's the official start of summer this weekend with Memorial Day Holiday at least in the US. The unofficial start of backyard grilling and chilling. I know one of my…
Don’t Let Networking Be a Cash Drain on Your Business
Is attending networking events draining your business cash flow dry? Are you being eaten alive by the high cost of memberships, dues, and business dinners? Perhaps it is time to…
Neworking – It’s Not What You Think
I have to say years ago when a colleague kept pushing me to network more I was so resistant. Even though I didn't like the jobs or career I was…
Got kids? Are You Legally Protected?
Sometimes I think if I am confused and concerned by what little legal protections are available to me and my partner, I can only imagine how stressful it must be…