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I am a 32 year old US citizen who enjoys learning and sharing what I have learned. This includes reading, writing, traveling, photography and leadership.

My degreed specialty is in Computer Information Systems, but I have studied a wide variety of topics including

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Personal Finance > Retirement When to start investing for retirement: 8 of 17
There is a significant challenge to starting to invest for retirement. Article after article attempts to boil it down to a single commandment: 'Thou shalt invest for retirement no matter how young you are.' The funny thing about this is that it is good advice. Investing early, often, and with as much money as you can will he... More..
Local Guides > Albuquerque How to enjoy the holidays in Albuquerque, NM: 1 of 2
Albuquerque is a great place to enjoy the holidays. The unique sights and sounds of New Mexico lend a unique feel to the holidays, and they holidays get an early kickoff with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in October. From there, the smell of fresh roasted green chile hangs in the air, the days get cooler and c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Should landlords be required to check visa status and turn in illegal immigrants trying to find housing?: 1 of 2
There are millions of illegal immigrants in this country. After food and water, shelter is the most important survival need. Since few individuals, regardless of legal status, will voluntarily to live without a roof over their heads, there is a need for hundreds of thousands if not millions of housing units for the illegal i... More..
Computers & Technology > Cameras How do digital cameras work?: 1 of 2
Digital cameras are a modern achievement that allow us to easily record snapshots of our lives and to produce stunning visual artwork. They are the most recent evolution of a tradition that stretches back centuries to the first person who noticed the image produced on a wall by a pinhole in a dark room. Over the years improv... More..
Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development How databases are used in e-business: 1 of 1
The suit, tie and sample case are mostly a thing of the past. Cold calls are not always as cold as they used to be. Best of all, conducting business wearing fuzzy bunny slippers is easier than it ever used to be. A lot of the praise for this can be put on e-business and databases - two entities that are inextricably intertwi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration The illegal immigration crisis: A clear and present danger to America: 12 of 21
There are many issues surrounding immigration to the United States of America and illegal immigration in particular. Those who call it a crisis are right. The current immigration policies of this country are incomplete, poorly enforced, and inadequate. We have no knowledge of who is crossing the borders, how many people are ... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Tips for saving with a money box or a piggy bank: 16 of 25
A penny saved beats a penny earned. Why? Because you do not have to pay taxes on it. Plus, that penny is just a start. Once you find a lot of brothers, sisters and cousins of his to save too, then you are talking about some serious cash. In the past three years alone, I have saved over $500 in coins. The problem is both how ... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement Should Social Security benefits be abolished?: 39 of 60
Social Security should be abolished as it exists now. This is an odd statement to make for this side of the debate. Yet, while the system is severely broken right now, it is not the concept that is flawed, but rather the implementation. Look back at the origin of Social Security, and you can easily see that the same concerns... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best traveling day outfits: 14 of 21
Looking good and feeling good in what you are wearing is just as important on the road as it is at home. We all want to look good and dress appropriately for what we are doing. When traveling, this is not only possible, but it does not require that we travel heavy. Even for a week-long trip, it is usually possible to limit e... More..
Personal Finance > Loan Basics How to borrow money without paying interest: 8 of 12
Money today is worth more than the same amount of money tomorrow. That is why loans have an interest rate attached. Your loan is made at an interest rate that is high enough the loaner is willing to give you money while not being too high that you are not willing to take the loan. It is a negotiated rate, even if the only ne... More..