August 2010
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Wow, I Could Have Had a V8
And a Great Home Loan Rate!
You've probably seen a commercial for V8 where someone gets 'bonked' in the head for skipping their veggies. Well, with rates this low, the same could be true for many people with home loans.
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FAQs On the New Credit Card Rules
Sweeping Changes Shift the Game In Your Favor
By Joan Goldwasser, Kiplinger.com
Striking a blow for freedom and transparency, consumer-friendly rules mandated by the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 took effect on February 22, Washington's Birthday. Not sure what this means to you? We have answers to your questions.
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Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's Off to School We Go
Tips for College Attendees and Applicants
In just a few short weeks, students across the country will be heading back to school. Kiplinger.com has compiled some great tips in the accompanying video for the college-bound among us. For those students heading back to high school, it's never too early to start planning for your own college career. That's why we put together this list of tips to help your application stand out from the crowd.
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Cooking Without Fire, Part 4
Beating the Heat with Spicy Food
By Kirk Leins
August is here and so is the hazy, hot, and humid weather. It's safe to say the last thing you'll feel like doing this month is turning on your oven or, for that matter, any appliance that'll add to the heat inside your home. Welcome to my fourth installment of Cooking Without Fire, the series dedicated to making cool meals during a hot summer.
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Would You Like Fries With That?
Tips for Eating Well During Your Summer Vacation
Getting into shape for swimsuit season can be a challenge. So can staying in shape! Eating out, especially when you're on vacation and eating out often, can be one of the trickiest hurdles to navigate.
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Are You Working in the Informational Zone or in the Influential Zone?
By Michael J. Maher, MBA
In my book, (7L): The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals, I outline my Communication Pyramid that shows the types of communication and the power associated with each level. One of the most important concepts I discuss is the difference between the Informational Zone and the Influential Zone.
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