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Marty Hopkins is a successful business owner, jewelry designer and creator. She markets and sells her creations to individuals and galleries. Her passions include wine, world travel, and women's basketball.

Marty and six of her friends in Knoxville, Tennessee

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Travel > Kansas Destinations Travel destinations: Tucson, AZ: 1 of 5

Why should Tucson be on your vacation list? Tucson is a city of spectacular sunsets, mountains, cultural attractions, wonderful food, and much more. Just be sure to drink lots and lots of water whether inside or out. You will have a great visit if you know what to do and where to go. Why not stay at a local bed & breakfa...
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Best ways to save money: 19 of 48

Most of us feel budgets are horrible things. We don't want to have to figure our budget, live by our budget, or adjust our budget. But if you are interested in living within your means and not racking up credit card debt and exorbitant interest rates or you are attempting to bulk up your savings, setting up and living by a b...
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Tips for starting a new second career after retirement: 4 of 10

Have you always dreamed of having your own business? Does the idea of setting your own hours appeal to you? Retirement time is the perfect time to start a second career, but first consider establishing a business without giving up your steady income by starting a home-based business while you are still working. There are man...
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Why it's important to have an open dialog about sex with your partner: 8 of 17

Masters & Johnson are famous for many things including the line "Good sex begins when your clothes are still on." Are you in the mood for love? Love making is as much mental as physical. A healthy sex life is part of your overall balanced life and can actually improve your health. Healthy choices encourage a better sex life ...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Traveling on the cheap: 12 of 24

Traveling as a family is a great summer activity, but it can destroy your budget in a hurry. Even a few small savings can add up when you multiply by the number in your family. Try some or all of the following tips to save you dollars on a fun trip without blowing your budget. Skip the extras: Drink tap water with your meals...
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Fashion accessories: Essential jewelry pieces: 2 of 4

I think all of my jewelry pieces are essential, because as Sonja Henie said, "Jewelry takes people's minds off your wrinkles." But if I could have only a few pieces of jewelry they would include a really good quality watch, basic silver chains in 18 inches, 20 inches, and 22 inches, a bold silver stamped cuff bracelet, and i...
Travel > Italy Destinations Travel destinations: Tuscany, Italy: 2 of 4

So You Want To Travel to Italy? Might I suggest you take lots of euros and a hearty appetite? Having just returned from two weeks in Italy I have some wonderful memories to share about Italia. Did you know the residents of Venice (Venezia) will tell you they are not Italian? Although Venice is in modern day Northern Italy, i...
Personal Finance > Managing Debt How to get out of debt: 44 of 68

Do you know how much debt is too much? George S. Clason, the author of "The Richest Man in Babylon" said "All men are born with more desire than they can justify." Maybe it's time to evaluate your debt. How can you tell what percentage of your debt should be for home expenses or what percentage of your monthly income should ...
Personal Finance > Banking Basics Online banking: Learning the ropes: 5 of 6

Why should you use online banking if your current method of bill paying, deposits, and transfers works just fine? Well, today there are simpler ways to do things. No more worries about paying for bills before you head out on a vacation. No more worries that the post office will lose your payment. Apply some common sense orga...
Travel > Kansas Destinations Guide to places of interest in New Mexico: 6 of 7

Any time is a good time to visit enchanting New Mexico. Georgia O'Keefe had it right when she said "If you ever go to New Mexico, it will itch you for the rest of your life." When friends ask me why I love New Mexico, I reply, "What's not to love about New Mexico?", but perhaps you've heard some of the common myths about one...