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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

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Business > Small & Home Business How to wisely grow a home business: 1 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 anyth...
Business > Small & Home Business How to spot fake work-from-home jobs: 2 of 15

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 wi...
Business > Small & Home Business When working from home helps both employer and employee: 1 of 7

According to a recent study from the International Telework Association and Counsel, the number of employees working from home has risen a staggering 50% since 2003. With that significant of an increase, it's safe to say that both employers and employees are finding this to be a mutually beneficial arrangement. While there's...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Tweens & Pre-Teens Benefits of extra-curricular activities for teens: 4 of 20

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 si...
Business > Small & Home Business Home business and taxes: 2 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 me...
Business > Small & Home Business Tips for setting realistic goals for your home business: 2 of 10

"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 go...
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...
Business > Small & Home Business Home business: Credit problems: 1 of 4

Who would have thought that finding a loan would be harder than finding customers? Yet, that is the reality for most small, home-based businesses. The reality is, banks are not lining up to give home-based businesses money. The banks realize that many home-based businesses are started because people need more money, not beca...
Business > Small & Home Business Low-cost marketing techniques for your home business: 8 of 28

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 outshin...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) Best part-time jobs for teens: 4 of 13

"Cut your hair and get a job!" There's been many a counseling session, where I've asked a parent to verbalize to their teen, exactly what kind of change they'd like to see. It turns out that a haircut and a job are pretty high on the list. While the parental grudge against long hair remains a mystery to me, the desire to see...