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I usually don't like to talk about myself. I guess I don't find my life to be all that interesting.

Of course, I could tell you the boring details of my life like the fact I live in a very small town in Ohio, where there very well could be more cows than people.

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Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to save money on eyeglasses: 3 of 11
Eyeglasses are just one of those things you can't live without. You have to have them. Driving, reading, balancing your checkbook, and even golfing could be a disaster without the right eyewear. Just because you wear glasses, doesn't mean you have to break the bank trying to buy them. There can however be a number of ways to... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Travel budget: How to save money on vacation: 11 of 39
Thinking about budgeting while you're on vacation is like thinking about calories. No one likes to admit either exists. A little pre-vacation planning, however, can produce great savings and allow your vacation dollars to stretch further allowing you to do and see more. To save money on your next vacation, consider the follo... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties Property managers: Top 10 warning signs of potential bad renters: 8 of 27
Renting a vacation property is difficult business. Unlike renters who rent for long periods of time, vacation renters typically lease a property for two weeks or less. Because of this short-term rental period, property managers very seldom have the opportunity to develop lasting relationships with their renters. A profession... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy to implement environmental resolutions for the new year: 23 of 77
Save money. Eat healthier. Lose weight. Go green. Go green? On your list of New Year's resolutions? Most certainly. More and more Americans are thinking "green," meaning they are taking the time to think about how their individual actions affect the environment around them. Even the smallest of actions, done by a large group... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts Tips for making the perfect cheesecake: 3 of 10
I was 22 before I learned there was cheesecake that didn't come from a box. Up until that point, my culinary education consisted of boxed macaroni and cheese and baked spaghetti. There were no self-proclaimed "foodies" in our family. In fact, far from it. My family was culinary-challenged at best. Newly married, my husband a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Addicted to karaoke: 18 of 57
He wasn't always a karaoke addict. When I married my husband 16 years ago, he was the type that was afraid to sing along to his favorite songs in the car when I was riding with him. From there, he progressed into a "shower singer." When he thought no one was listening, the odd tune could be heard over the sound of the poundi... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics The future of socially responsible investments: 5 of 15
In recent years, society has become more socially responsible as parents, employees, and consumers. Now it seems investors are becoming more socially responsible as well. As the "green" lifestyle has become a way of life for many families, many investors are making the choice to invest in companies that conduct their busines... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Guide to Ohio auto insurance: 1 of 3
Auto insurance is one of those things no one really likes to think about - until it's needed. Having an auto insurance policy in place ensures that you will be covered in the event that you have an accident or your vehicle is damaged in some other way (such as theft or acts of nature). Driving without insurance can leave you... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Understanding a debt ratio worksheet: 1 of 3
Why is it bankers like to take simple concepts and make them sound complicated? This confusion may truly be the main reason why so many people try to avoid looking at their finances. Take the debt ratio worksheet, for instance. It sounds like something an accountant falls asleep reading at 3:00 in the afternoon. In truth, it... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Book reviews: The Total Money Makeover, by Dave Ramsey: 1 of 3
The book "The Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey has spent some time on the New York Times Best Seller's List. And for good reason. It's an outstanding book geared toward real people, with real lives, and real money issues. There many books written on personal finance, but "The Total Money Makeover" is probably one of the ... More..