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Experienced Lousy Service from Dell? Here’s a Chance for a Payback
A few months ago I wrote about my saga of losing time, money, and sanity with computer hardware woes and Dell. It took me over 10 months and countless hours of my time which would’ve been better spend building my business or even just sitting around with a glass of Cabernet, but in the end…
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Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows
Those wanting to buy or refinance may get the deal of the century at their local bank if they do so soon. Late last year the National Association of Realtors (NAR) predicted that if rates hit 4.5 percent because of proposed emergency government programs to pump cash into banks, it could inspire as many as…
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Save money by planning ahead with home renovation
Buying things ahead of time. Before Christmas, we met with Rebecca from the design and project management firm maison d’etre, a referral from my chiropractor’s receptionist (the power of networking!). Her suggestion was that we get out there and choose ‘“ perhaps even buy ‘“ the things we need for the big event: tiles, cabinets,…
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Arizona State University to Close Up Shop?
Faced with drastic budget cuts with more funding cuts on the horizon, Arizona State University president Michael Crow announced Wednesday that it will prepare to close its Polytechnic campus. Entire departments have already been cut in order to save money, but now an additional 2,500 university employees are on the verge of losing their jobs.…
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Dealerships finally get what they deserve
The news is full of stories about auto dealerships closing and filing for bankruptcy, such as this one on Bloomberg: General Motors Corp. said it may lose as many as 500 dealers in its home market this year, an increase from 350 last year, as the largest U.S. automaker works toward a goal of cutting…
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Stretch Your Food Dollar: Pack Your Lunch
For those of you who have been following the Stretch Your Food Dollar series, I’m sure it’s a no-brainer that packing your lunch can help you save a bundle on food. Many of you probably already do. But I’m also willing to bet that you’ve probably grown a little weary of eating the same old…
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Review: Rich Brother Rich Sister by Robert and Emi Kiyosaki
Giveaway Alert: I have two copies of the book to give away at the end of this post. How many of us get caught up in comparing our lives with that of our siblings? For me personally, I felt like I didn’t measure up to my sisters and brother when it came to money in…
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My Financial Implosion: Bad Decisions
‘œLife is the sum of all your choices.’ ‘“ Albert Camus It was during the summer of 1997 when two lawyers, a financial advisor and a CPA all told me to file bankruptcy. I was horrified at the prospect, but after putting together a detailed financial spreadsheet, I realized there was no way out. Even…
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Choosing a Grad Program: Funding or Reputation?
Your applications are in, transcripts have been sent, GRE’s taken, and a pile of money has disappeared from your accounts as if by magic. Despite the temporary debt, breathe a sigh of relief–now all you have to do is wait. Yes, wait. And be patient, because graduate admissions committees often don’t make decisions…
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