Saving and Investing for Life
Crippling student loan debt. Scary words, but a reality for many students.
For some debt is unavoidable. But in many cases the amount of financial burden college and university graduates carry could be reduced with better financial planning.
Recently a particularly egregious case was highlighted by the Wall Street Journal:
When Michelle...... >Read More
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Help! I am in crisis!
Take a deep breath: You will survive, you are not alone and it has happened to someone else, there is hope. You feel like your world is out of control right now and it probably is. Remember it won’t stay this way forever. Think of another time you felt overwhelmed, what did you do to handle it in a... >Read More
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Help! I am in crisis!
Take a deep breath: You will survive, you are not alone and it has happened to someone else, there is hope. You feel like your world is out of control right now and it probably is. Remember it won’t stay this way forever. Think of another time you felt overwhelmed, what did you do to handle it in a... >Read More
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Long Distance Family: 8 Ways to Connect
I have lived at least three days' drive from my grandparents and most of my extended family my entire life. Though it didn't surprise my mother, I know it was hard for her when I followed in her footsteps and moved across the continent from her and my dad. The independence that motivated her to move from Virginia to... >Read More
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December Tears
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Bah Humbug.
For many people, Christmas is the saddest time of year. In a culture that is obsessed with all things Christmas, it is easy to feel like an alien when our thoughts and feelings are anything but merry.
Whether your pain stems from lost loved ones, unfulfilled hopes, shattered dreams or personal...... >Read More
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How to Talk to the Broken Hearted
Not sure why you are going through this personal tragedy? Searching for... >more
A Little Etiquette, Please
I am not one of those people who rejoices in etiquette. I'm... >more