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The Legislative Bias Against Saving
My partner and I recently decided to start saving to build a new home in 10 years or so. I’ve been saving for my retirement via a 401k plan for some time, but saving a significant sum for a shorter-term goal is fairly new to me. Since we have an investment horizon of 10 years…
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October 15th Tax Deadline Monday
Time’s almost up! If you’re one of the 10.2 million taxpayers who requested an extension this past April, the October 15th deadline is Monday. You still have a week to file and avoid late penalties. While preparing your taxes in seven days may seem impossible, you can do it! Find solace in the fact that…
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Coaching is an Investment Not an Expense
As a certified coach who walks my talk by always having my own coach I get to see the coaching profession from both angles – that of coach and client. One of the biggest questions that are always being asked is “Can I afford it?” If you’re someone looking to make the most of your…
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Queercents at the Brazen Careerist: Gays at Work
‘œTell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.’ ‘“ Chinese Proverb Ever since receiving my review copy of the Brazen Careerist six months ago, I’ve been a bona fide groupie of Penelope Trunk. I love her writings, her counterintuitive advice, and the way she connects with readers.…
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Weekend Entrepreneur: A Prescription For Learning
I recently sat with Connie Nadler of Madison Wisconsin’s LearningRx to speak about work, life, productivity, marketing, and for a general exchange of thoughts and ideas. One of the great positives associated with writing this series has been the opportunity to meet interestingly successful people to talk about principles of entrepreneurship, leadership, and success. Connie’s…
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Navigating the Unemployment Compensation Waters
Since I lost my job last month, I’ve been slowly but surely attempting to navigate a variety of transitional waters. One of them that is a fascinating study in complexity and administrivia is the realm of unemployment compensation. Until now I have never really had much experience with the whole process or the rules. Sure,…
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Ten Money Questions for Bryan Batt
Bryan Batt plays the character of ‘œSalvatore’ on Mad Men, the hit series from AMC. The show, set in 1960 New York, chronicles the ruthless lives of Madison Avenue advertising. In addition to his new role on television, Bryan is a veteran actor on Broadway, a designer and fundraiser for his beloved hometown of New…
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Sleeping With Money: Programable Thermostat Can Save Budget & Relationship
Admittedly, I’m a beach girl. I’d prefer to live in shorts on a beach near the equator than in wool on snowy mountains. Being comfortable temperature wise is important to me. I get irritated easily and can’t focus if I’m too cold. And unfortunately, Northern California never gets hot enough for me. When I lived…
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The Truth About Financial Gurus
Browsing through old posts here on Queercents, I came across Paula’s post on how being debt-free can harm you. A skeptical commenter pointed to Dave Ramsey’s site about the ‘œmyths and truths of personal finance’. The page the commenter linked to opens with: ‘œMyth: Debt is a tool and should be used to help create…
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