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03/18/2013
When You're Sued in a Faraway Place I have a brick and mortar retail business in Pennsylvania. A couple of years ago, I started selling my merchandise online and have had a really great experience with that, until now. More >>

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03/15/2013
Growing Up With Less My childhood was interesting. Born in 1950 to older parents (Dad was 60 and Mom was 44 when I arrived), I had a sister 12 years my senior and a brother 4 years older than I. More >>

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03/12/2013
Emotionally Wealthy! Fifteen years ago, I had a son. The year he was born, I made $189,000.00. I was a great print saleswoman. Once I held him in my arms, I knew I had to find a way to be with him all day, everyday. Coming home and seeing my nanny holding him so close, broke my heart. More >>

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03/11/2013
A Stay-at-Home Mom Who Works Outside the Home ...[I]magine my surprise when I got roses and an envelope at work one day that said 'For Your Boss.' Inside the envelope was my resignation letter that my husband had written for me stating that I was needed at home and I was giving my 2 weeks' notice! More >>

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03/11/2013
Being Frugal I'm a stay-at-home mom to 2 boys and a new baby on the way! It's so hard financially, but totally worth it! More >>

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03/11/2013
Where Is the 'Off Switch' on this Thing? ...[B]efore we wildly embrace a social universe in which everyone is connected to everyone all the time and anyone in the universe can grab me by the tookus 24/7 and force me to pay attention to them against my will, we should consider one major issue... More >>

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03/11/2013
10-Second Recipes: Mint Is as Lucky as a Four-Leaf Clover for Economical St. Patrick's Day Spring Meals Fresh mint is often associated with spring, and its green color and unique flavor stirs some fun into St. Patrick's Day dishes. More >>

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02/28/2013
Teaching Ethics Everywhere Several years ago I worked for a large aerospace company and managed a department. We had an incredibly talented young woman with skill and enthusiasm. More >>

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02/25/2013
10-Second Recipes: Turn Your Winter Kitchen into an Economical Tropical Vacation Spot This winter, receiving emails or postcards from faraway tropical paradises while you plow through snow or zip up your jacket tight might invoke envy. More >>

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02/25/2013
Your Clients Don't Have Money: Should You Lower Your Fees? "I work in a service business where I bill by the hour. Because I work out of my home and have no overhead, my fees are pretty reasonable. I try to price my services at about 80 percent of what my closest competitors charge, and have had little trouble finding business at that level. More >>

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