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Ten Money Questions for Joe DiPasquale
Joe DiPasquale is the founder and CEO of Regroup.com, the premiere social media platform for schools, companies, and organizations that empowers them to support and manage their constituents’ communication. Regroup, which secured a round of venture funding from HighBAR Ventures last year, provides an group communications platform for organizations that integrates with Facebook, SMS messages,…
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Is Fear in the Workplace Holding You Hostage?
The paradox of these changing times is that on the one hand it is an ideal time to re-evaluate your career path whether you still have a job, got laid off, or started/own a business. On the flip side these anxieties are transforming the workplace and business climate in such a way that many people…
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Credit cards are for transactions; not to borrow money
In a recent post about credit card interest rates, Philip Brewer at Wise Bread explained: I use credit cards for transactions, not to borrow money. One of the smartest things you can do for your financial health is to pay off the total balance each month on your credit card. Whenever we use a credit…
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All-You-Can-Jet-Pass
JetBlue Airlines is going where no airline has gone before (at least according to my memory.) The eight-year old company is offering a unique promotion…for under $599, one can fly as many times and as many places that JetBlue flies for the time period of September 8 to October 8, 2009. While $599 is definitely…
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6 Tips When You Work for Mom and Dad
Whether it’s during the Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring, the rules apply regardless of the time of year. Here are some key tips to remember if your parents own 100% of the business. This does not include aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. 1. Parents cannot skirt the law for those children under the age…
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How to write a book and publish it for under $1000
Since I write books and have self-published I sometimes get asked: How does a person go about writing a book and then publishing it? In this article I will share with you what I know from experience. As you will see there are several steps and computer programs involved. Assuming you have all the software…
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Bike Commuting: Locking Your Bike
Locking your bike well is the most important practice you can develop, even more so than maintenance (after all, what’s a well maintained bike if it’s been stolen). I have to admit that I’ve had two bikes stolen, so I’ve certainly learned my lesson. Now I can’t walk down the street and see a bike…
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Stretch Your Food Dollar: Chicken Breast, Three Ways
I do love a headline that includes “breast” and “three way,” but this post isn’t that sexy. It’s just your weekly installment of Stretch Your Food Dollar. If you’ve been following along on a regular basis, you know that I’m a vegetarian. But, far be it from me to withhold cooking tips that could help…
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Offense or Defense: How to Play the Current Market
Now I know this post will bore the hell out of some of you, but at this time of year it’s important to take stock – no pun intended – of how your investments are doing related to overall market, currency and commodity performances. Since it’s nearly September (in New York known as “get back…
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Finance “advocate” in The Advocate
My second column for The Advocate appears in the Sept Issue. You can also check it out online to learn: 1. How the new Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program can help make student loan payments more manageable. 2. How StockTwits can help you build a better portfolio in 140 characters or less. 3. Why charity loves…
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