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I've been married for five years and my wife and I have two beautiful children. A daughter, 3, and a son, 8 months.

I grew up in Portland and moved back here after college (where I travelled an incredible 100 miles down the road to University of Oregon).

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Jobs & Careers > Online Jobs (Other) Best sites for making money on the Internet: 1 of 22
These days, there are hundreds of ways to make money on the internet. However, I've listed below five different sites that I use to make money, and four of the five of them are survey sites. While I love writing blogs and articles and getting paid for them, it isn't necessarily the quickest way to make money. Here are my top ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Defining the American dream: 3 of 51
The most important way to define the American Dream is to ask each person individually. The American dream is different for every person. My definition happens to be the typical definition of the American dream: having a spouse and children who love you, owning a house, and working at a job you enjoy.But why does that definit... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Learning from bad credit: 1 of 17
The best way to learn from bad credit is to do the opposite of what you've done in the past. I sell mortgages for a living, and as part of job, I advise my clients how to improve the credit scores to lower their interest rates. Here are the tips I usually give:-DON'T MISS A PAYMENTThis is the biggest no-brainer, but it's impo... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Does Nicole Richie have what it takes to become a mother?: 3 of 49
Whether you're looking at this from either a social or a biological perspective, Nicole Richie does not have what it takes to become a mother.Biologically, she isn't in a physical state to be able to handle a pregnancy without complications. She starves herself, so how is she going to provide the nutrition to herself or her b... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Tips to improve your financial health: 1 of 16
Particularly during a sagging economic period, improving your financial health can be a difficult thing to do. Many people cringe at the idea of making a budget and following it, thinking it's a much more difficult thing to do. But it doesn't have to be! With a few simple changes that you will hardly notice, you'll be able to... More..
Jobs & Careers > Online Surveys & Pay to Click Where to make money online through surveys: 1 of 15
Particularly during the difficult economic times, finding ways to supplement your income can be very helpful. One form of additional income can be in the form of online surveys. I am on several panels and am regularly invited to surveys that pay cash. I've tried dozens of websites all claiming to reward their survey respon... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues McDonald's Big Mac turned 40 in 2007: Time to retire this icon of unhealthy fast food?: 5 of 74
Despite the lack of nutrition in a Big Mac, it would be pointless to retire such a classic burger. There have been newer, bigger, and more unhealthy burgers invented since then that still remain on fast food menus across the world, so why would McDonald's start with one of it's all-time best sellers?The McDonald's has sold mo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Are football players paid too much?: 9 of 117
In a word? Yes! Football players are paid millions of dollars to play a game, but guess what? We're at fault! We, as fans, are the ones willing to pay as much as we do for tickets to the game. For beer, hot dogs, and any other concessions that end up going to the owner of the football team. With that revenue, the owners are a... More..
Jobs & Careers > Online Sales & Service Jobs Online opportunities that pay worldwide: 1 of 13
Many websites are unavailable to certain people in certain countries. However, there are also a few that can make money for people worldwide. Here are the five best sites I use to make money:1. Survey Spot (www.surveyspot.com) This site used to be the best paying site without a doubt. It would pay $3 for almost every survey y... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Things you need to know before applying for a credit card: 1 of 11
Before applying for a credit card, its important to know a few things. Credit cards can, of course, be dangerous. But they don't need to be. To better prepare yourselves for the world of credit, look over the list of pros and cons and make your decisions wisely:PROS:-GOOD EMERGENCY FUNDSMany people live paycheck to paycheck, ... More..