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It's Hard to Imagine

I was driving through the fog in 35-degree temperatures and aforestry truck passed me. I remember thinking that the firedanger must be zero; "It's hard to imagine that it will ever beso hot and dry again that the fire danger will be high." But I...

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The MYTH of Work-Life Balance

The MYTH of Work-Life Balance: Stop Juggling, Start Living(c) 2004 Shawn Driscoll, Succeed Coaching & DevelopmentAs a parent and coach, I hear the same refrain on a weekly basis … “I need more life balance”. I believe the promise of work-life b...

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How to Write a Speech in 13 Steps

You can see my credentials in my bio. You should also know that I love to write speeches. In fact, I've been accused of being a better speech writer than speech giver! I'm working on that. ;-)I'll tell you how to write a speech the way...

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Bank vs Broker- How to Choose a New Jersey Mortgage Company

Choosing a New Jersey Mortgage Company can be quite confusing and stressful. Understanding the difference between your local bank versus a mortgage broker could mean the savings of thousands of dollars. Your local bank has certain guidelines and crit...

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Short on cash Finance the Mortgage Points

Once you get a quote for a home loan don’t be tempted to take the entire amount if it looks like you overqualified. Most consumers fill out an application for a home loan and hope they can get enough money to buy their dream house.A nice chunk of ...

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Looking for a Mortgage Know Your Options.

Buying a new home is an exciting time in everyone’s life, but it can also be one of the most stressful. Unless you have done it before, it is important to know your options when selecting a mortgage. There are multiple choices when choosing the typ...

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Stop Debt Collectors Cold and get Back on Your Financial Feet

As a consumer law attorney who counsels people with debt problems, I’ve heard my share of horror stories about debtcollectors. For example, a college student client was threatened that she’d be arrested if she did not pay a credit card debt, and ...

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Personal Finance 101

The subject of personal finance is very broad, but as abeginning, I would like to discuss what I consider thefoundation of personal finance: security.SecuritySecurity to me means that I am prepared for the "hit by abus" scenario.I have life insurance...

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Federal Student Loan Consolidation The Other ReFi Boom

You've heard about refinancing in the mortgage market. Who hasn't? Interest rates are at all-time lows. Folks have refinanced two and three times in as many years to save thousands of dollars in interest they would have otherwise paid. Ther...

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The Independent Arbitration Field Is It Poised For A Growth Explosion

The Independent Arbitration Field Is It Poised For A Growth Explosion?By James A. GageWith the recent bankruptcy changes almost guaranteed to be signed into law by the President, how does this change the Independent Arbitration Profession? I believe ...

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