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I've worn many hats over the years, and strive to let my writing reflect the breadth of all this experience.

I currently split my time between a number of ventures:

*I'm a Certified Financial Planner and oversee a financial planning practice.

* I'm a public speaker,

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Business > Small & Home Business Best home businesses for 2008: 1 of 20
The hard part about compiling a list of "The Best Home Businesses" is that it doesn't account for different kinds of people, with different levels of time and motivation. What is "best" for someone, maybe a nightmare for someone else!I believe that the real trick is to work backwards from what you want or need to earn. Once y... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Home business ideas for moms: 3 of 33
There's one primary question that every mom interested in a home business needs to ask themselves:"What do I do better than just about anyone else I know?"Within the answer to that question lies everything you need to start your life as an entrepreneur. By choosing a business built around something that you're naturally good ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Home business and taxes: 1 of 10
The first tax season is always frustrating for many new home-based business owners. They fought tooth-and-nail all year to make a profit, only to find that it may be cut in half by the IRS.Knowing what your tax liability is going to look like come April 15th, is key to avoiding a painful tax bill, as well as an emotional melt... More..
Business > Small & Home Business How to wisely grow a home business: 2 of 15
"How To's" for business are so very different then "How To's" for a great holiday turkey or an oil change. Truthfully, if all it took was a list of "How To's", there'd be far more successful business owners, and far less books about growing your business.The truth with successful businesses, is that more than they did anythin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Benefits of extra-curricular activities for teens: 3 of 22
One of the single biggest realities for today's parents, is the tendency of teens to isolate themselves. Between MySpace, the Nintendo Wii, and their iPod's, it's grown extremely easy for a teen to shut off the outside world.Don't get me wrong; we all need our space from the stresses of life. But the isolation many teens sink... More..
Business > Small & Home Business How to spot fake work-from-home jobs: 3 of 18
Long before the deluge of spam promising easy money, hucksters used the newspaper classified section. The ads would say something like, "Make $500 per week stuffing envelopes at home... Send $3.95 for more information!" It took me a year or so, but eventually, my curiosity got the best of me. I sent in my money and waited wit... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Tips for setting realistic goals for your home business: 2 of 12
"The longest journeys begin with a single step."That old saying has huge implications for the home business owner. So often, business owners become hyper-focused on the potential long-term success of their business. In doing so, they lose the ability to plot the necessary course to get from now to then.Setting realistic goals... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Common dating problems faced by professionals: A male perspective: 5 of 25
When it comes to being an eligible bachelor in professional circles, it's a jungle out there. And truth be told, most dating encounters leave quality men feeling more like Tarzan's chimp, than a hunk in a loin cloth. With so many pitfalls, it's no wonder that the best of us choose to hide out in our tree houses rather than tr... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Low-cost marketing techniques for your home business: 6 of 25
Effectively marketing your business on a shoestring budget comes down to one principal: Help other people make money!By looking for opportunities to use your products, expertise, and connections to help other business and organizations grow, you gain crucial exposure and credibility. If done right, your efforts will outshine ... More..
Personal Finance > Bonds How to invest in municipal bonds: 1 of 4
The promise of tax-free income, combined with a safety level that's just below Treasury bonds, make municipal bonds a favorite of young and mature investors alike. Yet investing in "muni's" is still as much of an art form as picking the right stocks. Knowing when to use municipal bonds in your portfolio, as well as what kind ... More..