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A Single Mother Struggling to Budget Weighs the Balance Between Just Surviving and Really Living

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And fantasy, I’ve learned, is important, especially when your default setting is a fiscally stressful reality and “hobbies” that include devouring articles on finance, budgeting, inflation and retirement. I do have retirement accounts and 529s, though both have tanked, while my grocery bill (like everyone else’s) has crept up.

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Beyond The Stereotype: Who Are Digital Nomads, Really?

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Many work in the IT sector, while there are others working in creative sectors, education, consulting, research, marketing, and finance. Fuelled by a desire for perpetual travel, the Wynn’s describe themselves as not being “overly talented, smart, rich, lucky, or retired. Natalie Sisson .

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Is Mint the Best Budgeting App for Me?

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Although there are some drawbacks, the robust features that Mint offers make it a good choice for those seeking help keeping track of their finances. Initially founded in 2006, Mint is a free budgeting app that allows users to see their complete financial picture in one place. What is the Mint app?

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Not all accountants are created equal (how do you choose an.

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Not all accountants are created equal (how do you choose an accountant) by Jason Holden on May 08, 2006 My first contribution to this blog has resulted from a recent experience had by a new client of my practice with someone who also used the title ‘accountant’. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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Work-Life Balance 2.0 and Small Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

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Ian Wilson THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG » Blog Archive » Ready To Retire Right Now? We may seem too preoccupied with – as what Richard Hazelgrove commented – our finances, paying the bills, material things etc. Should our camera pick up motion we are sent an email, SMS and phone call – which is great for us.

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New Small Business Startup Idea: Virtual Import/Export Assistant.

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He is now retired but worked as a customs officer and also owned a restaurant that he was forced to sell after it ran at a loss for 2 years. At this stage, I invited my Spanish father in law over for dinner one night and to discuss or give my some pointers on my very exciting new venture. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Clever Marketing by Kitchen Table Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

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My product recipe also won the BUAV first ever Gold Bunny Award in 2006 for not being tested on animals. Before I retire for the day with a nice glass of my favorite malt, I wonder what she means about the Scots and blending skills? I could not agree more, I hope Shirley is well on her way to business and private life success.

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