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I was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977, but I'm currently stranded in South Eastern Idaho. With lifelong interests in crafting, art, cooking, writing in general, and journalism specifically, I've managed to start careers in all five.

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Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Financial trouble? How to raise cash quickly: 6 of 46
Everyone knows what it feels like to be a little short on cash. Most of us also know what it feels like to get into financial trouble. It doesn't matter if the cell phone bill went too high, the car needs repairing, or a mountain of medical bills are looming at the doorstep, debt is debt. Sometimes there are easy ways to ear... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Five mistakes to avoid when raising cash quickly: 6 of 34
If an emergency comes calling and you need to raise cash quickly, it's easy to use poor judgment. Now matter how panicked you may feel, though, some money-making paths are better left alone. So if you ever find yourself at this crossroads, there are five basic mistakes you should always avoid. 1. Steer clear from Title Loans... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Pros and cons of the Wal-Mart credit card: 1 of 5
"Wal-Mart" is a huge name in discount shopping, with stores existing in most places, even the smallest towns. They have become an icon of budgeting and a giant for major controversy. The company was first established as a single store in 1962, and over the years has grown into a major industry player. The newest branch of th... More..