Month: April 2010
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Upcoming Book Review
I am in the process of reading a new book that describes the differences in the two genders. Being a coach, a husband, a dad, a sibling, a human being – I have known those differences exist.In this book, Elizabeth Pace, shows you the differences when it comes to marketing and sales.Once finished, I will…
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Facing a Job Loss…
In our last article we discussed whether we are in a recession or not. There is a very old saying that said the difference between a recession and a depression is that a recession is when your neighbor does not have a job and a depression is when you do not have a job. There…
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Are You Recession Proof?
Back in 1992, we were in the middle of another presidential campaign. In fact, there was a Clinton running that year too. In that Clinton campaign, they had a slogan that was pasted everywhere for the team, and the candidate, to see. That slogan was simple – “It’s the economy …stupid”. This message was there…
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Is Your 401(k) Working For You?
The Kiplinger Letter, last week, indicated that 70% or workers currently skip funding their 401(k). It amazes me that 70% of American workers are 1) turning down free money (in most cases) by missing the match and 2) must not understand that 401(k)’s are the base of their retirement. Unless you are in a serious…
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Americans are addicted to borrowing…
Today the USA Today newspaper says that borrowing has increased over the last three months. People are using more credit card debt since home equity credit is not as easily available. Read the story here… http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2007-10-05-consumer-credit_N.htm?csp=15
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Are You Living the American Dream…
There has yet to be a country more prosperous than our country – the USA!! I am so thankful that God allowed me to live in this great country and experience its many benefits. Having traveled outside this country a few times, I am reminded how well we have it right here. Only in America…