July, 2009
Economics of an Independent Bookseller: Sales and Salaries
Have you ever thought it would be fun to own a bookstore? Did you think it would be a good way to make a living? Many people say "yes" to the first question, and hopefully nowadays people have no illusions about the second: you may be able to make a living as an independent bookstore ...
Failing Forward: Transforming Mistakes into Success
Sometimes the best personal finance books aren’t about personal finance.
In June 2006, for example, I shared a brief review of Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art. Ostensibly this book is about creativity and overcoming procrastination, but I found its lessons valuable for pursuing my financial goals. Last year I read Mastery by George Leonard. ...
How Health Care Reform Would Impact You
Source:kokopinto
Health insurance premiums in the US have increased in cost by almost 100% since the year 2000, a growth rate three times larger than wage increases over the same period of time. At the same time, one out of every three Americans is uninsured, or underinsured. Moreover, health insurance premiums are more than double for ...
Michael Vick Has Been Reinstated Into the NFL
On a conditional basis, Vick reinstated by football
Justice. (Photo: Infidelsparadise.com)
Anyone who commits a crime should be held responsible for their actions. This includes celebrities and superstar athletes who frequently find themselves in a position where they are held above the law. No special plea bargains, no special privileges, no skating where normal people would be ...
Love and Money: Financial Crunch Can Mean Stress Test for Relationships
For many couples, the financial crisis has come down to a test. How good are they at tackling tough money issues? The question for Arlington resident Lorne Epstein is this: business or pleasure?
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