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08/07/2017
Women Are Stronger Than They Think ...The family was the most important thing to my mother - she put all of us first. She courageously and willingly sacrificed for our well-being. We had holes in the carpet, all our pots and pans were on the living room floor catching the rain when it fell, and our clothes were purchased at sales where she got 70% off. Yet, we never felt poor... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceFinancesFriendshipsStay-at-Home MomTeensValues
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08/07/2017
The Value of a Dollar The majority of Moms do NOT need to work. It depends where their priorities are and how much they are willing to sacrifice. My sister and her husband live 45+ miles from any major town and raised 4 children. He works, she does not. More >>

Tags: BudgetFinancesSAHM stay-at-home mom
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08/03/2017
Cutting Costs The Right Way ...There are only two ways to grow a small business: either you get more revenue from your customers (by raising prices or increasing sales), or cut your operating costs in an effort to generate higher profits from the same (or shrinking) revenue base... More >>

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07/26/2017
Separation or Divorce: Pros and Cons of a Critical Choice ...A person may seek a separation instead of a divorce, or vice versa, for various reasons. Five common considerations include the following... More >>

Tags: DivorceFinancesMarriageRelationshipsStress
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07/21/2017
Living at Home After college, I had the opportunity to take a job in my hometown. The pay was so low, I would have to live at home. My mother said "No". She said if I didn't break out of my comfort zone and spread my wings at that time, I never would. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentFinancesPink slip on lifeRelationships
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07/20/2017
Living In The Basement I was listening the other day to your program and got a really good laugh from one of your listeners... More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat KindlyFinancesMarriageRegarding Dr. LauraValues
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07/19/2017
Before You Start Your Business Opportunity  (Part 2 of 2) ...Last week's column focused on how to figure out when a business training program becomes a business opportunity. Once you know it is a business opportunity, here's what you have to do... More >>

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07/13/2017
Before You Start Your Business Opportunity  (Part 1 of 2) ...The definition of a 'business opportunity' is somewhat slippery. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and about 25 states regulate business opportunities, and the definitions vary from state to state because there are different types of business opportunity... More >>

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06/23/2017
Living at Home After college, I had the opportunity to take a job in my hometown. The pay was so low, I would have to live at home. My mother said "No". She said if I didn't break out of my comfort zone and spread my wings at that time, I never would. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentFinancesPink slip on lifeRelationships
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06/15/2017
The Graduation Speech Your Kids Really, REALLY Need To Hear ...While I know some of you already have jobs and some (OK most of you) do not, I know that all of you are wondering today what your lives are going to be like. I have two pieces of information for you. They are not fun to talk about, but I feel you need to hear them, and no better time than today... More >>

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