Saving, Spending and Sabotage!

30 Seconds to Creating an Awesome Checkbook Balance
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2006-11-02 | Word Count: 506 | Page Views: 3998 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.50
Have you ever watched a squirrel balancing up on the highwires? He actually makes the balancing act look easy, doesn't he? I always wonder what will happen to the squirrel should he lose his balance. You see, the highwires are not part of his natural habitat. They are manmade, and he has no safety cushion built in to protect him.

Can Faith and Patience Help You Save More Money?
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2006-09-14 | Word Count: 787 | Page Views: 3143 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43
It's hard to be patient at times, isn't it? It's even more difficult when things aren't going our way. Makes us want to jump right in there and *make things happen.* But, is it a signal that perhaps we should do the very opposite instead? Should we just sit tight?

Money Integrity: Teach Your Children Well
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2006-09-05 | Word Count: 471 | Page Views: 3626 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 0.60
We think of integrity as doing the right thing when no one is looking. But, does this hold true for money, too? Share with your children the values you'd like them to carry into adulthood. We have opportunities to teach our children, even in unexpected ways!

Are You Working Too Hard At Saving Money?
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2006-08-29 | Word Count: 702 | Page Views: 3216 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.92
You work hard for your money. And chances are, you work even harder to 'save' some of that money. But what happens when a year later you're not any closer to achieving your savings goal? That's exactly what happened to Heather. See if you can relate to her experience during rush hour on a sweltering, humid evening not too long ago...

Bosses Day: 25 Wallet-Friendly Gift Ideas
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2006-08-23 | Word Count: 799 | Page Views: 9172 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.14
Bosses Day is right around the corner again -- but no need to panic! You still have plenty of time to find a great gift. The good news is that finding the perfect gift for your boss doesn't need to drain your wallet. Read on for some practical and low-cost gift ideas, including gifts for bosses with special circumstances.

10 Simple Ways to Create Your First Back-to-School Fund
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2006-07-26 | Word Count: 589 | Page Views: 3974 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00
If you're looking for a *practical* reason to save, how about building a Back-to-School Fund? It can help you limit or even avoid using a credit card for back-to-school shopping.

How to Grow Your Very Own Money Tree
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2004-11-18 | Word Count: 0 | Page Views: 1405 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00
Okay. So money doesn't really grow on trees. Unless you plant your own Mighty Money Tree, that is! Imagine that only a few moments ago you planted a young sapling in your back yard.

Meatballs: Friend, or Foe?
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2004-10-28 | Word Count: 0 | Page Views: 1152 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50
We all have those moments, don't we? We're right in the middle of a project, and it's simply not going well. Like me, you may find yourself becoming irritated, wishing you could find an easier way to get the job done (or even eliminate it completely.) I'd settle for a tool that would make quick work of it. Life is just too precious to spend time being irritated.

Unique Gifts: Ideas for All Seasons
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2004-10-20 | Word Count: 0 | Page Views: 1166 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00
There's an alternative to buying gifts that sit on a shelf waiting for the next garage sale. For something completely unique, why not consider gifts that *keep on giving* for your friends, co-workers or loved ones?

Bosses Day: 25 Gift Ideas for Your Wallet
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2004-10-12 | Word Count: 0 | Page Views: 1510 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00
Finding the perfect gift for your boss doesn't need to leave your wallet empty. Read on for some low-cost gift ideas -- including gifts for bosses with special circumstances.

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Why So Many People Have Tried Dating And Are Still Alone
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2013-11-06 | Word Count: 692 | Page Views: 6758 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 2.06
Let's face it; we all want to find our special someone. Unfortunately, too many people involved in the Dating Game are hurting their chances of success, before they even go on that first date.

Online Dating Is Easy, But Successful Relationships Require Hard Work
Written by: Denice Ritter | Distributed: 2013-10-31 | Word Count: 564 | Page Views: 4903 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.57
My nineteenth anniversary will be here in a week and a half. So what's so exceptional about that in Mormon Utah? Just this: I have a mail-order husband. He has a mail-order bride. In those days, there was no Internet, and therefore, there was no such thing as online dating. I had to do it the hard way...

Wal-Mart Has Everything You Need Including Your Next Dating Prospect
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2013-10-31 | Word Count: 674 | Page Views: 5771 | Votes: 21 | Rating: 2.10
My 20-year-old nephew came to live with me and my kids, until he can get on his own two feet financially. His hometown - my hometown is really small... providing little opportunity to someone looking to get started in life on the right foot. I showed him around town, set him on a path to find a job, and pointed out where he could go to meet girls his own age... And in the end, I learned an age-old lesson from my nephew...

Verify The Identity Of Your Online Dating Match
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2013-10-30 | Word Count: 502 | Page Views: 7247 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 1.69
The biggest hurdle that most people face in online dating world is the question and concern of whether the person at the other end of the conversation is really who he or she says that they are.

Tips To Help You Spot and Avoid Online Dating Scams
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2013-10-29 | Word Count: 1082 | Page Views: 5504 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 2.33
When seeking romance on the Internet, you should be aware of the many scammers that are seeking to victimize those looking for love.

Top 3 Things You Must Do To Sell Yourself to Others In The Dating Game
Written by: Kandice Skaggs | Distributed: 2013-10-29 | Word Count: 836 | Page Views: 3023 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 0.00
Every day, we sell ourselves to others. We exert effort to be accepted by the society, which is a form of selling ourselves. In the office or any workplace, you sell yourself to your boss, your workmates and clients, convincing them that you are worthy of notice, time, and respect. Dating is no different!

Tips For Building a Successful Long Distance Relationship
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2013-10-24 | Word Count: 731 | Page Views: 5161 | Votes: 21 | Rating: 1.86
From time to time, life will hand you a twist, and you will be required to move from one place to another - this can be the result of a job transfer, leaving home to attend college, or any of a number of other reasons. When you move from one town to another, it is not always possible to bring your partner with you, and this sometimes leads to the formation of a long distance relationship (LDR).

Take The Dating Scene One Step At A Time, After Divorce
Written by: RoseMary Alberts | Distributed: 2013-10-23 | Word Count: 567 | Page Views: 5098 | Votes: 23 | Rating: 0.70
After divorce, the word "dating" scares a lot of people. If you've been married a long time you probably have lost track of all the unwritten rules or even how to go about meeting new eligible people. Many people immediately take off for the clubs thinking that that is the place they are going to meet someone. You may meet someone there, but it depends on what you are looking for. But, if you are looking for more, this article will help you find your way...

Online Dating Tips: Can You Really Find Your Soul Mate Online?
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2013-10-22 | Word Count: 855 | Page Views: 2907 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 0.43
Many people think that finding THE ONE is really easy and will just come when the time is right. Yes, it happens to many people. But there are also those who go through many challenges before meeting the person with whom they will spend their lifetimes. This is why Internet dating has become so attractive and popular.

Online Dating: Not Your Ticket To Adam Levine
Written by: Kandice Skaggs | Distributed: 2013-10-22 | Word Count: 912 | Page Views: 2894 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 0.43
Okay. You think you're hot. Sexy, accomplished, young. But you're single. Oops. There goes the relationship barometer - down, way down the drain, and you suddenly turn to the internet. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Fill-In-The-Blank Bio Templates to Write Your Personal or Professional Bio
Written by: Barbra Sundquist | Distributed: 2008-04-17 | Word Count: 654 | Page Views: 145077 | Votes: 240 | Rating: 2.45
It's not hard to write a personal or professional bio when you use the fill-in-the-blank bio templates provided in this article. All you have to do is choose one or two sentences from each of the four categories and add your details. The result will be a first-rate personal or professional bio.

Making Women Lust For You
Written by: Kathy Stafford | Distributed: 2007-10-29 | Word Count: 566 | Page Views: 29018 | Votes: 91 | Rating: 1.71
Ways to be the man women will lust for. Offers suggestions on how to improve your physical image as well as your personality to make yourself more attractive to the opposite sex.

Why Is Failure The Steppingstone To Success?
Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-06-07 | Word Count: 156 | Page Views: 17685 | Votes: 142 | Rating: 1.82
The pervasive misperception is that failure is somehow bad for you. I think failure is just the opposite and have identified 8 reasons why failure is your steppingstone to success.

Do You Take Things Personally? Learn How Not To
Written by: Carol Chanel | Distributed: 2006-11-02 | Word Count: 1891 | Page Views: 16053 | Votes: 49 | Rating: 4.08
Do you take things personally and wish you didn't? Do you want to know how not to take things personally? Every time I say I help people learn how not to take things personally I always get the same response – oh, I need help with that.

She Won't Call Me Back
Written by: Kathy Stafford | Distributed: 2007-11-07 | Word Count: 503 | Page Views: 11508 | Votes: 30 | Rating: 2.93
How to proceed when the woman you connected with won't return your phone calls or emails. Tips for determining whether you should continue to try to contact her or forget her and move on to someone new.

How To Be Happy -- With Whatever Life Gives You!
Written by: Bruce Elkin | Distributed: 2008-01-28 | Word Count: 1087 | Page Views: 10799 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 2.11
The way we make ourselves happy is unique to each of us. But the ways we make ourselves unhappy are remarkably common to all of us. So, perhaps, by not doing the things that makes us unhappy, we can create more space for deep and lasting happiness we long for.

How To Avoid The Pitfalls, Wrong Turns, Broken Hearts Of Online Dating
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2013-10-16 | Word Count: 657 | Page Views: 10449 | Votes: 23 | Rating: 1.78
As an experienced online dater, I feel qualified to help you avoid pitfalls, wrong turns, broken hearts, and the general catastrophes associated with internet wooing. Read on as I examine many of the pitfalls of online dating and how to avoid them...

Talking About Past Relationships
Written by: Kathy Stafford | Distributed: 2007-11-13 | Word Count: 685 | Page Views: 9829 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 2.44
How much information do you give your girlfriend about your past relationships? Offers tips for how to answer the question from your girlfriend about your past relationship – what to tell, and what not to tell.

Getting Your Boyfriend's Forgiveness
Written by: Kathy Stafford | Distributed: 2007-10-10 | Word Count: 499 | Page Views: 9606 | Votes: 28 | Rating: 1.50
Advice on asking for forgiveness after you've made a mistake in your relationship. How to repair your relationship and reduce the anger.

She Wants You Back
Written by: Kathy Stafford | Distributed: 2007-11-05 | Word Count: 482 | Page Views: 7650 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.14
How to handle a touchy situation when the girl who left you wants you back. Offers tips on how to determine if you should re-kindle your relationship with her or move on to someone new.

Do You Take Things Personally? Learn How Not To
Written by: Carol Chanel | Distributed: 2006-11-02 | Word Count: 1891 | Page Views: 16053 | Votes: 49 | Rating: 4.08
Do you take things personally and wish you didn't? Do you want to know how not to take things personally? Every time I say I help people learn how not to take things personally I always get the same response – oh, I need help with that.

Learn The Secret To Becoming An Expert At Anything
Written by: Jason OConnor | Distributed: 2007-05-09 | Word Count: 930 | Page Views: 3525 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.80
What happens when you step off the edge of a thirty story building's rooftop with nothing to keep you in the air? Gravity drops you like a rock. It's an immutable law. This law will never be broken. Here's another one. Energy can't be created or destroyed; it may be transformed from one form to another, but the total amount of energy can never change. You may be wondering what this has to do with becoming an expert at something. Read on, you'll begin to see what I'm getting at here.

Law of Success: Part I
Written by: Sharif Khan | Distributed: 2007-07-17 | Word Count: 1173 | Page Views: 3450 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 3.44
Learn the Success Secrets of over 500 of the world's greatest achievers in this special three part educational series commemorating the work of Napoleon Hill's classic bestseller, 'Law of Success.'

The Key to Success in Psychometric Tests – Personality and Aptitude
Written by: Ron Clover | Distributed: 2008-02-13 | Word Count: 793 | Page Views: 4041 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.44
In the current job market, being invited to a job interview almost always entails taking psychometric tests. The two main elements in psychometric testing consist of – personality tests and aptitude (IQ) tests.

Time Management For Busy Moms
Written by: Jance Hayes | Distributed: 2006-07-12 | Word Count: 348 | Page Views: 3770 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.43
How do you do it? You work 40 hours a week, commute eight, cook, clean, read bed time stories, help with homework, finagle home finances and still have time for yourself and your spouse. Is there an easier way? Before you peanut butter that gum out of Sarah's hair or hunt down Cameron's pet rat, take a deep breath and try these helpful time management tips:

To Do List Draining You? How to Brighten Up the Tasks You Dread
Written by: Bonnie McFarland | Distributed: 2007-04-03 | Word Count: 845 | Page Views: 2154 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.40
Something on your to do list you dread doing? That drains your energy like a vampire? Here's a way to lighten and brighten those dull, draining tasks. And maybe even have a little fun with them!

Law of Success: Part II
Written by: Sharif Khan | Distributed: 2007-07-18 | Word Count: 1856 | Page Views: 3959 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.40
Learn the Success Secrets of over 500 of the world's greatest achievers in this special three part educational series commemorating the work of Napoleon Hill's classic bestseller, 'Law of Success.'

Dream Big!
Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-09-22 | Word Count: 456 | Page Views: 4694 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.20
Everybody, regardless of who you are, has a dream that they want to accomplish in life. Remember, if this is your life long goal you want it to be something huge.

Spring Clean Your Life!
Written by: Jan Hornford | Distributed: 2008-05-13 | Word Count: 1091 | Page Views: 3132 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.17
My spring cleaning has been centered on eliminating tolerations. Tolerations are anything that you are putting up with that drains your energy or irritates you. Eliminating tolerations is a simple way to get you into action, generate momentum and create energy in your life.

Ten Things You Can Do To Decrease Your Stress At The Office
Written by: Chris Le Roy | Distributed: 2006-08-24 | Word Count: 2971 | Page Views: 4629 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.13
The world we live on is nothing but a mound of chaotic pressure that is building to the point it bursts like a volcano. We are bombarded with pressure from our employers, our customers and families to the point where some people actually do break. Most of us today in professional lives spend between 8 and 16 hours a day at the office, which equates to almost two-thirds of our lives being in a place we really do not want to be in, but there are things you can do to decrease the stress in your office.