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Financial coach by day, writer, musician, wife and mother by night. I have worked for a financial services company for a number of years, been an accountant for many more. I have written, but not published a couple of children's books as well. As for the

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Weathering an emotional storm: 4 of 5
When it seems all is lost and one bad thing after another keeps raining down on you like nuclear fallout, where do you turn? What do you do to keep the little bit of sanity you have? By the end of this article you will know the answer to it all. So much has happened in the past couple years that it is hard to get through the... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies How to make speeches persuasive: 4 of 5
Emotion, time, and relevancy. These are the three biggest tips to make any speech more persuasive. Why? Because these three things can either make or break any speech given. Lead with a statement that gets everyone's attention in an emotional way. End with an invitation to act. Put the two as close together as possible! EMOT... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Exploring the effectiveness of natural remedies: 4 of 5
It is amazing how mankind has survived for thousands of years by relying on nature's pharmacy. Only within the last 100 years or so have we become skeptical of its healing virtues. It is true that some remedies are more effective than others, but as a whole, nature is what was truly intended to be the pharmacy to cure ills a... More..
Business > Business (Other) Tips on writing in the business environment: 5 of 6
Does the very thought of writing documents or correspondence in today's business world send you to the brink of insanity? It is not as difficult as it sounds. Honest. You just have to keep in mind that you are representing your company, and it is not your usual fluffy personal note. Professional correspondence should begin w... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement Assessing your retirement needs: 13 of 15
Outliving retirement funds is a real concern for people living in today's economy. Companies seldom offer pension plans, but suggest that monies earned are put into a form of retirement plan that is composed mostly of the employee's own earnings. The question is, "How much is enough?" Finding out how much is enough to last t... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Dos and don'ts of personal finance: 7 of 8
Personal finance can be a daunting thing that can be intimidating. If you have the right information, the power over your finances can be yours, not the debt collectors. There are a few simple dos and don'ts that can lead you to financial freedom. Docreate a debt "snowball." What is that? Simply put, it is arranging your deb... More..
Sciences > Psychology People who belittle others are only belittling themselves: 10 of 10
Tears were being choked back as the insults were beating down on her head. There was nowhere to escape to. Her co-workers were all around. Standing there staring at her while she quietly accepted her manager's ranting about her lack of stylish clothing, lack of intelligence, and lack of originality in her work. While the gey... More..
Sciences > Sociology The relationship between economics and crime: 9 of 9
It's a sad fact, but still a fact that when economic situations take a downward spiral, the crime rate shoots for the stars! The relationship between the two seems to be on a teeter totter. When one goes down, the other automatically goes up. People lose their jobs, and the calm, serene life they are used to having goes out ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Tips for making your house smell fantastic: 6 of 6
If you are sitting in your house, close your eyes and inhale. What do you smell? Is it the fish you made for dinner, the smell of bleach from cleaning and sanitizing your home, or is it the sweet smell of cinnamon and apples that is wafting through your nostrils? Making your house smell fantastic doesn't have to be difficult... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to get prepared for your new marriage: 5 of 5
After the ceremony is over and the family and friends have gone home is when the real world begins. Too many prepare only for the wedding and not the marriage. There is a list of things that you should do to prepare yourself for the days, months and years ahead of you. First, you must realize that your life will include some... More..