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I have over 20 years of experience directing sales & marketing for a business. I then moved on to helping people as a career counselor that specifically helped bring families to self-sufficiency through finding them rewarding careers. I have now semi-retired and write short informational books on self-help topics.
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No One Knows For Sure What Bitcoin Will Do Next
Posted Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at 8:52 PMLet’s take a flashback to December 2017, the height of the Great Bitcoin Bubble. At this stage of the game, people were taking out second mortgages to buy bitcoin, and the entire world had its focus on the cryptocurrency sector... -
3 Personal Finance Mistakes to Avoid
Posted Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at 8:40 PMWhat you know about personal finance will allow you to be able to save money, pay your bills properly and even save for retirement. But a lot of schools do not teach students about personal finance, compound interest and debt... -
E-Commerce Logistics - 5 Things You Need to Know
Posted Monday, November 4, 2019, at 2:44 PMLogistics is the core of any e-commerce company. If your products can’t reach your customers efficiently, then it’s pointless being in business. Inventory on the shelves represents money that should be in your bank account, earning interest, or paying your bills. By optimizing your logistics, and handing it off to a third party, you benefit from better inventory management, as well as faster delivery to your customers... -
Paying Off Pregnancy Debt
Posted Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at 3:26 PMUnfortunately, going into debt for fertility testing or treatment is not uncommon. Depending on insurance coverage, the cause of infertility, and the treatments necessary, out of pocket costs can range from a low of $100 to over $25,000. Couples who go through the IVF treatment process may rack of debts into the tens of thousands... -
Encouraging a Senior with Limited Mobility to Get Outside
Posted Monday, October 21, 2019, at 6:18 PMThere are several mental and physical hurdles that may prevent a senior from getting outside. Depending on how severe the disability is, the physical act of leaving the house might be a daunting task. However, several studies show that going outside is about more than the fresh air and does more than providing an avenue for alleviating boredom... -
5 Steps to Selling Your Small Business
Posted Friday, October 18, 2019, at 4:51 PMSelling your business? While this might sound like a highly complex legal and financial process, it is actually easier than you might think. In this post, we will take a look at five simple steps you need to take to sell your business... -
What Should I Wear to a Wedding?
Posted Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at 6:19 PMMost wedding invitations either state what style of dress is expected at the event, or they offer at least a hint. If you're in doubt, it is perfectly acceptable to ask. There are many variables that will determine what you should wear to a wedding. However, there is one rule that applies to everyone. Since white is the traditional bridal color, never wear all white because you do not want to compete with the bride... -
Insurance and Deductibles
Posted Friday, September 6, 2019, at 10:48 PMWith the high cost of car insurance in the industry today, most everyone carries insurance deductibles. A deductible is the dollar amount you pay out of pocket to repair your vehicle before the insurance policy’s coverage takes effect. The higher the out of pocket expenses you take on, aka your deductible, the lower your overall insurance costs... -
Grad School Exam Preparation
Posted Monday, September 2, 2019, at 8:07 PMEvery graduate student planning to take a doctoral or master’s program is required to take a comprehensive exam. Comprehensive exams are exactly what they sound like: comprehensive. They cover the entire field of study, and they are a very big deal given that they play a huge role in making or breaking a student’s graduate school career. ... -
How to Best Approach HR
Posted Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at 12:01 AMA highly effective HR team is the lifeline of every business. Their work is complex, repetitive and involves a high level of coordination – from recruitment to maintaining employee database. With the increase of HR planning systems, businesses have an opportunity of making sure that HR strategies are paying off. HR strategy formulation and implementation is the first step in approaching HR as it adds value to your company... -
Tips for a Positive DMV Experience
Posted Sunday, July 28, 2019, at 6:00 PMThe realization that a trip to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) lies in your immediate future is enough to get your blood pressure rising. Most people you speak to have their own DMV horror story to share. From endless queues to less than professional service, the DMV doesn’t have a great reputation... -
Finding Great Vacation Spots for Your Family
Posted Monday, June 24, 2019, at 12:58 PMFamily vacations provide you with a rare opportunity to be away together with your loved ones. They are a great way to have fun and create lasting memories that you wouldn’t find anywhere else close to your home... -
How to Save Money While Raising Teenagers – and Teach Them Financial Lessons in the Process
Posted Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 7:34 PMYou want to make sure you teach your children how to value money and make sound financial decisions. However, you’re probably not quite sure how to do this and when to start. Whenever your daughter or son starts becoming curious about money is the right time to start teaching the basics... -
Marketing Strategies for Rural Small Businesses
Posted Saturday, April 20, 2019, at 1:11 PMIt’s no secret that businesses in rural areas will have to put in more effort to attract new customers. However, this doesn’t mean that it’s not worth building a company in the rural market. In fact, you can have an incredibly successful business if you market your brand the right way. Here are some of the best marketing strategies you can implement if your company operates in a rural area... -
6 Easy Ways to Be Healthier
Posted Monday, March 18, 2019, at 3:35 PMEven though most people wish they could live healthier, they usually don’t find the motivation to take action. Despite what you may think, you don’t have to make massive changes in order to start living healthy. There are easy ways to be healthier. Instead of following strict diets and doing extreme workouts, you should apply the following changes... -
8 Style Essentials for a Job Interview
Posted Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at 10:49 PMThe more you prepare for a job interview the better your chance of getting the position. Although many experience a lot of stress and anxiety prior to a job interview, know that there is no reason to worry if you come prepared. Keep in mind that since the company called you to come in, they already think that you’re one of the best candidates for the position. On paper, you most likely seem like the perfect fit... -
Having Surgery? Lower Your Risks of Complications
Posted Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at 2:30 PMHaving Surgery? Lower Your Risks of Complications Surgery always poses a risk of complications, and for some, these complications can be life-altering. Even the world’s wealthiest individuals and sports stars have had their lives forever changed after a surgery. Minnesota Viking’s Sharrif Floyd filed a $180 million lawsuit after undergoing what was meant to be a routine arthroscopic surgery... -
The Hidden Dangers of Taking an Uber
Posted Monday, December 17, 2018, at 2:24 PMRideshare services like Uber make life easier, and in some cases, they make the road a safer place by reducing the number of drunk drivers. With Uber operating in more than 60 countries and hundreds of cities, ridesharing companies aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. But there are hidden dangers to taking an Uber... -
5 Steps to Grow Your Website Traffic
Posted Thursday, December 6, 2018, at 1:48 PMGrowing the traffic of a website takes more than just creating content. You need to take a variety of steps to ensure that your users can reach your site, your site is appealing, and you use tools to measure the growth of your traffic. Here are five steps to grow your website traffic:... -
Dallas Travel Guide
Posted Sunday, November 25, 2018, at 4:04 PMThe Dallas metropolitan area is brimming with unique and exciting things to see and do, all complemented by its friendly vibe. Boasting a bevy of open green spaces, diverse cultural offerings, and a modern city vibe, the Big D has all of your travel desires covered. The only challenge is narrowing down where you should start your journey. Here are eight of the best things to put on your Dallas travel itinerary:...
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