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06/11/2012
Some Taxing Issues for Ebay Sellers I had the honor of speaking...on two topics of great interest to eBay sellers and e-merchants generally: (1) The 'Legal and Tax Aspects of Your Business on eBay'; and (2) 'Answers to the Most Common Business Questions When Selling on eBay.' ...Here are some 'cutting-edge' tax issues facing eBay sellers today... More >>

Tags: BudgetCliff EnnicoFinancesonline sellingStay-at-Home MomSucceedingInYourBusiness.comWork from Home
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06/08/2012
A Priceless Five Dollar Bill I had a moment last week where I felt like the richest woman in the world, even though I'm really not. After the bills are paid, there is little left for trips to the movies, expensive toys or even a timely pedicure. More >>

Tags: BudgetFinancesMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodRead On-AirTight budget
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06/05/2012
Differences in Attending College - Then and Now ...[C]ollege is harder to get into and it should be because there is an expectation that everyone should go to college but the truth is we need people with vocations and not just degrees. More >>

Tags: AcademicsCollegeEducationFinancesHigher educationParentingSAHM stay-at-home momValues
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06/05/2012
The Mental Workout of a Lifetime I graduated in 1968, after a New York State Regents scholarship paid for my entire education. I also worked summers to pay for books and to help at home as my dad was disabled. More >>

Tags: AcademicsCollegeEducationFinancesHigher educationParentingSAHM stay-at-home mom
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05/29/2012
When the Phone Stops Ringing "I run a small service business. The past several months I've been busy enough, but I'm getting a lot fewer jobs than I did this time last year when my phone was ringing off the hook. I know the economy's tough, and people just don't have the money they used to, but I'm worried that this is not just a short-term situation but a more permanent decline in my business. What can I do to turn the situation around?" More >>

Tags: BudgetCliff EnnicoFinancesStay-at-Home MomSucceedingInYourBusiness.comWork from Home
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05/23/2012
U.S. Youth:  Working Hard or Hardly Working? As graduation season kicks off and summer approaches, I've been seeing a lot of articles about kids being too busy for summer jobs More >>

Tags: BudgetEmploymentFamily/Relationships - TeensFinancesJobTeens
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05/17/2012
Our Dinner Table Conversations Growing up we always had dinner as a family. It wasn't always easy. Dad worked four 10-hour shifts, an hour away, so his day started around 5:30 am and he often didn't get home until after 6pm. More >>

Tags: DivorceFamily/Relationships - FamilyFinancesRelationshipsRelatives
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04/13/2012
Watching Our Pennies ...Things have been a little rough financially for us these last few years. I am a stay-at-home mom and homeschool our children, which means thinking twice about what we spend our money on. More >>

Tags: AppreciationAttitudeFinancesMarriageRead On-AirTight BudgetValues
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03/20/2012
Needing to Hear the Logic I called you today (Monday 3/19) and asked your opinion on whether or not I should take a job to "save" our family inspite of the fact my artist husband was greatly against it. More >>

Tags: BudgetBusinessFinancesJobMarriageRead On-AirResponse to a Call
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03/19/2012
Is Extreme Couponing Worth It? "I recently saw a special on the TLC cable channel called "Extreme Couponing" where people use coupons to stockpile grocery items, which they get nearly for free. I would love to hear your thoughts about it." More >>

Tags: BudgetCouponsFinancesfrugalJill CooperSimple SavingsStay-at-Home MomTawra Kellam
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