Of course you should ask how much does college cost. But you should equally focus on how to reduce college costs. The truth is that you can build your own ivory tower with the cash you’ll save by taking a few unconventional steps. If you are a regular reader, you already know that I am […]
How to Advance in Your Career Quickly
If you want to know how to advance in your career, just think back to your grade school days. Remember when you had to stand in front of that grocery store and sell candy bars or school calendars? It wasn’t one of my best jobs. Did you dislike it as much as I did? Did […]
How an IRS Error Almost Put Me in the Nut House
When you have to deal with IRS error, frustration goes to a new level. Have you ever been so angry and frustrated that you thought you’d end up in the loony bin? Here’s what happened to me and how I eventually learned to thrive as a result of it. Here’s the background: It was April […]
How I Learned to Stop Anger Fast
It may not even seem possible, but you can learn to stop anger. If you’re like me, you may not have a choice. Anger can cost you big time – you already know that. You may be the “Big Cheese” at work or wherever, but if your anger is out of control, does your definition […]
The Food and Money Connection – How to Tame Both
Watch how you deal with food and money – you’ll learn a lot. I got very clear on this idea when I woke up on Sunday morning – the day after July 4th. I had a food hangover. I do have disability insurance for self-employed people, but I’m pretty sure the overeating malady isn’t covered. […]
Do I Need a Land Line? No…and Neither Do You.
Recently, I asked myself, “Do I really need a land line?” I did all the calculations. I came to the conclusion that it makes no sense to have a telephone land line in my home anymore. I started thinking about this the other day. I was preparing for an interview I was going to have with […]