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MYTHS ABOUT CREDIT CARDS COULD HURT YOU

Written on February 20, 2012 by Barb in credit, debt

Even if you think you don’t need a good credit score because you aren’t going to buy a house, consider this; landlords and employers check your credit score as well.

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The Four Hour Work Week is Impossible

Written on February 17, 2012 by Barb in leisure, life, links

I read the book The 4 Hour Work Weekseveral years ago, and have been thinking about it ever since; not because I think it’s a great book, but because I think the title is hyperbolic and the premise is impossible.

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HOW TO GET A $2,000,000.00 HOME FOR A SONG

Written on February 14, 2012 by Barb in career, real estate, saving, spending

Comparable homes to ours in New York City sell for $2,000,000.00 to $3,000,000.00. Our purchase price was nowhere near that amount.

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CHEAP VALENTINE’S DAY IDEAS

Written on February 10, 2012 by Barb in leisure, saving

As an expert on the cheap way to do just about everything, I do have some wonderful ideas for making this holiday really special while not catering to the pressure of excessive consumerism.

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HOW EL CARINO USES THE PARETO PRINCIPLE (80:20 RULE) FOR INCREDIBLE SUCCESS

Written on February 7, 2012 by Barb in Uncategorized

Those who achieve success, have a plan. Set your financial and personal goals. Spend your time on what matters. When you get distracted, refocus on the tasks you deem important. Hit a set back? Continue on with the tasks that will bring you success.

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PERSONAL FINANCE TIPS; Save and Make Money with Collaborative Consumption

Written on February 6, 2012 by Barb in make money, saving, spending

Save and make money with Collaborative Consumption. This new paradigm is shifting the way we consume and creating amazing opportunities.

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FOOTBALL TICKETS; ARE THEY AFFORDABLE?

Written on February 3, 2012 by Barb in budget, leisure, life, links, values

You can afford superbowl parties and football tickets with proper planning.

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IS TWITTER A TIME WASTER?

Written on February 3, 2012 by Barb in leisure, life, links, time management, values

Is twitter an excuse to connect and build your web presence in an inauthentic way? Heck, I’ll take it one step further, is blogging a cop out from real human connection?

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DON’T SPEND YOUR DIVIDENDS

Written on February 1, 2012 by Barb in advanced, bond, investing, stocks

Don’t get me wrong, dividends are fine, but just because a stock pays a hefty dividend does not mean it is a great investment. And the dividends the stock throws off are not “free money”.

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