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After administrative, sales and marketing positions in the pro-golf, real estate and housewares industries, I landed in Tucson, Arizona, in June 2001 with a sales job in an airplane repair station. Six months after September 11, 2001, the company closed its

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Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment The reality of working from home: 1 of 20
THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD IS THE ONE YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO TO!That common misconception among the general, working public leads to much glorification of the idea of working from home.Whether it is a home-based business run by an entrepreneur or an employee that telecommutes full or part time, working out of your house is both ... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Federal government economic stimulus deal: How will you spend your rebate check?: 3 of 51
Whose economy will YOU stimulate?The media attention to the upcoming economic stimulus payments that the U.S. government will be sending out in a few short weeks has many people thinking about what to do with the check they are about to receive.When the $152 billion package was passed by Congress and signed into law in Februa... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit What credit scores mean to you: 1 of 17
Today we are increasingly rated and judged on our credit scores. They are a factor in decisions about personal finance, insurance, employment and even security clearances. And higher scores can save us money.The most commonly used score in the U.S. is the FICO score, based on the formula developed by the Fair Isaac Corporatio... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Understanding credit scores: 1 of 12
Save Money on Credit Scores!Credit scores are on sale. And these are actual FICO scores. When you want to check your own credit scores, there are many options. The majority of lenders in the United States and Canada use some version of the FICO score, which is owned by Fair Isaacs Corporation.The FICO score was developed in t... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Is a free credit report really free?: 1 of 8
Yes, your free credit report SHOULD be free - no cost to you. That was the intention of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) of 2003, adding new sections to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The purpose was to help consumers prevent identity theft by being able to review their own credit reports.However, ... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit & Debt (Other) Credit 101: What you don't learn in school: 1 of 7
You're smart, you have a good job or own a small business, and are taking steps for your financial future. However, if you're like most people, you might not know exactly what makes up your credit rating and what you can do to help it. These credit building tips cover information you might not have received in high school or ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Dr Martin Luther King Jr.: A celebration of his life: 4 of 25

Today, forty years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., our nation takes time to remember the man, his mission and the meaning of what he did. Perhaps we can also take a moment out of our busy lives to reflect upon equality and civil rights today.As a young child in rural Michigan in the 1960s, I was not aw... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards What to do if you've lost your credit card: 1 of 6
Discovering that your credit card is missing usually puts everything else at a standstill. Although it is easy to react, don't panic. Follow these steps to minimize the stress of this situation by being proactive.1) As soon as possible after discovering the loss, contact the financial institution that issued it. You most like... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Financial trouble? How to raise cash quickly: 8 of 47
When faced with financial challenges, getting ENOUGH CASH and getting it QUICKLY are often the most important things to successfully overcome the challenge.To bring money in fast, look around. Do you have extra stuff? That room full of boxes could bring in several hundred dollars in a yard sale. This is a no-cost, no-experien... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit & Debt (Other) Identity theft: How to limit the damage if you lose your purse or wallet: 2 of 10
WHAT DO I DO NOW?Losing something as personal as your wallet or purse can be very upsetting and quite unsettling. After the initial shock subsides, most people's thoughts turn to that very question, "What do I do now?" REDUCE YOUR RISKA bit of advance planning can mean time and frustration saved later in the event it happens ... More..