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Adventures in Lifestyle Design

So I’ve gotten back from vacation in Emerald Isle, NC, which was a total blast! The down time also allowed me to clear my head and get a more definitive idea of what my next course of action would be. I had been in the running for another full-time position, but didn’t look forward to […]

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BillsIQ: Are You Financially Fit?

So I recently came across a fun tool called  billsIQ, part of the bills.com website. It promises to give you a quick financial checkup based on a fairly brief quiz-like assessment. It’ll ask you about your current financial situation, how well you keep track of your credit, whether you’ve declared bankruptcy in recent history, etc.
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Working for Yourself and Perception

I’ve noticed a paradigm shift in my approach to work and productivity since I started working for myself. I’m not sure if this is common amongst entrepreneurs or if I just happen to be in a lackluster job previously, but my view of work has changed quite a bit since leaving my job. Lets take […]

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Health Insurance When You’re Self Employed

 Its a dream of many workers out there to one day be their own boss. Being able to set your own hours, work where and when you want to is a powerful driving force when it comes to self-employment. When running down the list of things you’ll need when you strike out your own, sufficient […]

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Should GM be Booted from the Dow?

With General Motors sinking to one of it’s lowest prices in a few decades, many people are starting to question whether the automaker still belongs in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Considering that GM continues to lose market share to other rivals, it appears less and less relevant, and a comeback is not very close […]

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