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I'm an accountant. Fun, I know.

Writing for me has always been a left brain/right brain excercise to round out my day to day life. It's kind of like reading a book or going to the movies. You just go "somewhere else" for a little while. Good balance in life

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Personal Finance > Managing Credit & Debt (Other) How to prepare to purchase a home: 3 of 12
Ask questions! A lot of questions, and then more questions. Surround yourself with mortgage professionals and ask enough questions about the financial aspects of buying a home as you prepare to make the largest purchase of your life. Your monthly payment will be made up of your mortgage principal, interest on the loan, real ... More..
Travel > Hotels & Accommodations (Other) Which makes for a better overall vacation experience, all inclusive or not?: 4 of 11
DEFINITELY NOT. Three words: Culture, culture, culture. The issue at hand is a "better overall experience." The only pluses to vacationing in an all inclusive resort are perhaps saving money, and in not having to plan out where to go and find locations to eat at and visit. That being said, I truly believe that to experience ... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Investing in auto repair companies: 4 of 10
New investment trends are difficult to spot and identify before the stocks in that market area increase in value. Famous investor Warren Buffet is often saying that investors should research and invest in what they know. An up and coming market segment that bears close inspection is the auto repair industry. As car makers co... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf Golf tips: Fighting fatigue on the golf course: 6 of 14
For all those non-golfers and critics out there who think fatigue on the golf course is pretty silly considering that you are just hitting a little ball around the course, let me set you straight. I work out about ten to fifteen times a week, mostly cardio, and am in great shape. Let me tell you, fatigue on the golf course i... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Avoiding impulse spending: 14 of 28
READY to spend? Want to buy? WAIT. Ready, set, wait should be the mantra of any person afflicted with the disease of impulse spending. In these days of open credit, massive credit card bills, store charge cards, and items conveniently perched near the checkout counter, buyers need to be wary of too much impulse spending. The... More..
Sports & Recreation > Winter Sports (Other) How to dress for a snowmobiling trip: 1 of 1
THREE WORDS: Boots, gloves and layers. One of the biggest problems of determining how to dress for a snowmobiling trip is sweat and moisture. Often times snowmobilers will become cold simply because they sweat too much and then went zipping along, creating a windy situation that finds the moisture in your sweat and chills yo... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption How to adopt a pet: 13 of 24
Adopting a pet is on par in the world of big life decisions, right up there with getting married, buying a house, deciding to have children and many other choices you will make in your lifetime. Please take the decision seriously as there is nothing worse than failing at adopting and then adding to the exact problem that you... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Puppy potty training 101: 24 of 43
Did you know that puppies really do want to please their owners and learning to go to the bathroom outdoors, when rewarded by massive praise, smiles, and exclamations of "good job" often get the job done. Our chocolate lab puppy actually "dances" by the door and does a back stepping move reminiscent of Michael Jackson's moon... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Dividend Re-Investment Plan (DRIP): Recycle your way to wealth: 4 of 7
Want to invest but don't know how to get started? There are easy ways to go about building up your investments without too much hassle. Just like your paycheck goes in by direct deposit and you don't have to worry about it. Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPS) are plans that allow the average investor to invest directly with ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to make the most of a day in Florence, Italy: 5 of 7
One day in Florence will truly make you fall in love with Italy. Your whirlwind of a magical Italian experience will draw to a close with one thought repeating over and over in your head. When can I come back here and spend more time exploring? If you see nothing else in Florence, do not miss Il Duomo. The massive red dome a... More..