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Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans How to handle rejection in the mortgage process

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I purchased my first home at the age of 38. I knew nothing about the process but I did know to hire the best team realtor, inspector, attorney, etc. I wanted a VA loan, and I qualified for no-money-down; I received a check at closing. In order to get to this point, I was instructed to get a couple of credit cards and go shopp... More..

Other Have you ever fallen in front of a person and what was your reaction?

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One of the worst few memories I have about falling in front of someone are actually about falling in public... in front of several people in our local mall. Since I was rather young, and do not wish reveal my age with an actual year, many women will relate to this particular time.The shoes were so adorable; they first retaile... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Why America is in debt

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Convenience is Failing UsAmericans are sinking in debt a little more with every day that passes. I cannot answer for anyone in particular, or a group as a whole, but only as a person with too much experience on this topic.In a previously posted article, (How to handle rejection in the mortgage process) I explained how I had n... More..

Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to save money on holiday shopping

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The holidays are upon us and I watch with amazement how people interact, shop, and tolerate anything they deem different or negative. Just the thought of leaving my home on the three most dangerous days of the year makes me cringe. I am a hermit on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving, coined as the 'official' start of th... More..

Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders An overview of sleep disorders in adults

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I am an example of sleep disorders, plagued since childhood and it continues through adulthood. Years ago, I spent time researching the biggest part of my mother's nightmare me as a sleepwalking toddler. She learned to be a light sleeper since I was very clever at unlocking a deadbolt only when I was asleep. Thankfully we liv... More..

Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) The importance of effective communication skills

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How Technical is too Technical?While attending university for my English degree, one particular project was for me to present to a class of up-and-coming scientists on how to write a document and how to present their findings to a non-technical audience. With little to go on, I performed a random study throughout the campus. ... More..

Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts How to make a Christmas wreath

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As an adult, I love to make wreaths from items found in my yard. Every chance I get to help prune a grapevine is a magical time for years to come. After making the wreath frame from the vines, I can reuse them year after year for a variety of themes. At Christmas, I gather fresh cedar sprigs, creating natural scenery with gre... More..

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