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3 Critical Tools for Paying Off Debt

This is the time of year when many people look at their debt situation and shudder. They dream of what it would be like to be out of debt. And, if they're brave, they begin to plan a strategy to reduce the amount of debt they carry. They'll begin with high hopes. But many of them will quit before reaching their goal, disappointed, discouraged...

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Lessons from an Economic Crisis
Lessons from an Economic Crisis

Financial situation got you down? Get a listening ear with a confidential email mentor Lately the economy is big news. As someone who discusses personal finance I'd have to say that the discussion is good. But, if you add up all the news reports (print, radio, television, internet) you wonder whether Jane and Joe Consumer are really learning anything....

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Peace in the Face of Foreclosure
Peace in the Face of Foreclosure

My house has been foreclosed! After years of negotiating and trying to keep up with our repayment plan, we have lost the house we fought so hard to keep.  Our mortgage payment continued to escalate along with other bills throughout the last few years.  My husband of 10 years and I have two precious daughters ages 3 and 5.  It seems like we could...

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Finding Hope
Finding Hope

He called from across the country today. “Is there work out your way?” he asked. He couldn’t hide the concern in his voice. He’s looking for hope. The grocery shelves were poorly stocked last night when I went to Superstore. The isles were crowded with parents doing last minute “back to school shopping”. Their carts were loaded with...

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How to Love the Job You’ve Got
How to Love the Job You've Got

Every day we hear about people making radical career changes. The opportunities exist, but will all these changes make us any happier once we get there? Maybe the question is not "how can I get the job I'll love?", but "how can I love the job I have?" Following are four practical steps towards coming to terms with why you do what you're doing. Take...

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Make Gretzky Your Biggest Fan: How to Develop and Market Your Greatest Invention
Make Gretzky Your Biggest Fan: How to Develop and Market Your Greatest Invention

If you’ve ever invented a crazy gadget or wondered if an idea you had for a product could ever come to pass, you’re in luck, because so has Tory Weber. His latest product, the Therma-Blade, is a heated blade on the skate that creates less friction, allowing greater speed and agility on the ice. It has caught the attention and support of hockey...

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For Richer, For Poorer
For Richer, For Poorer

You've fallen in love. And now you're planning on spending the rest of your life with that special someone. As you hold each other's hands you'll discuss how many children to have, what you'll do with your careers and even what your perfect house looks like. While it's important to share those thoughts, you don't want to forget a subject that is...

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