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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roughly two-thirds of our economy is fueled by consumer spending, much of it in the form of credit card debt. One recent survey by the credit card comparison website CardHub observed that consumers added a total of $87.3 It’s a form of gratitude and mindfulness, he says.

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How 30 Days of Kindness Made Me a Better Person

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Their father, who had dark circles under his eyes, rubbed the bridge of his nose as his credit card was declined a second time. Admittedly I experienced some form of generosity fatigue around the second week of my challenge. We perceive there to be some form of personal benefit from the act, either in the short- or long-term.

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What I Learned from Keeping a Gratitude Journal

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Gratitude journals are the opposite of work-intensive, requiring only a pen, pad and a handful of quiet moments.

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The 10 Best Goal Setting Apps to Help You Stay on Track

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Make sure you know what you’re signing up for and read the cancellation policy before entering your credit card information. Look for a goal-setting app that fits your lifestyle and what you need to track. Some apps require monthly subscriptions, which can get expensive. Does it have the features you want/will use?

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/17

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WinWeb’s UK Customers Can Save With MasterCard Business Savings : The credit card organisation MasterCard and Winweb have joined forces and bring a 10% saving to all WinWeb customers. SMEs to vote Tory : Many small businesses say they will vote Conservative in the next election.In Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/01

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Business owners increasingly upset over credit card transaction fees : Card issuers contend their swipe charges don’t hurt and should remain the same. The Latest Entrepreneurial Fantasy Is Selling Cupcakes : Move over restaurants and bed-and-breakfasts. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Could You Write a Book in a Month?

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According to my credit card, I always find a decent pair of jeans to purchase, so I trust that my editing can make pure genius out of whatever chaos I create. By the end of Week 1, I notice a ritual beginning to form. It feels like a mad shopping spree where you take 27 items into the T.J.