Whether you are from Texas or not, you can’t help but admire the growth in the economy. Businesses are flocking to the area to establish a base. Many businesses are moving there from environments that may not have been as welcoming to businesses. That isn’t the only reason the Texas economy is seeing growth, and in this article, we are going to ...
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Thrifty with Tech: Deciding to Buy or Lease Your New Electronics
Having the latest technology is something we all want these days, whether it's the best new TV, the most powerful computer, or the smartest smartphone. However, new tech often doesn't come cheap.
Rather than buying new electronics, some people decide to lease them instead. Here are some of the pros and cons of each option so you can decide which ...
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Why are People so Annoying on Social Media?
Social Media is going to be the death of me! I love social medial and I love reading what is going on in the world and locally on Facebook and Twitter. I recently have become super into Snapchat and of course my favorite medium is Instagram. I have read different articles poking fun at the different types of people and posters out there, from the ...
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Do I need a contract lawyer?
Paperwork and contracts are an unavoidable part of modern life. Often, dealing with these kinds of documents yourself is fine, but sometimes, you may wonder "do I need a contract lawyer?" The answer to this question depends on what kind of contract you're dealing with, your position and your knowledge and experience.
How a contract lawyer can ...
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I Won the Lottery
I won the lottery! Do I really need to explain? Normally, I would not announce this type of thing in a personal finance blog although maybe it is just the right place. For the record, I do not play very often, but all it takes it one winning ticket. I promise millions of dollars will not change me! This article will be short because I am sort of ...
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How to Become More Interesting and Successful
A new year is interesting! It just seems a new year should start out with something interesting to stimulate your thinking. It all starts with you! How can you make yourself more interesting at work, social situations and with friends and family? It starts with what you do, how you do it and how well you do it. This is the best time to make changes ...
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Failure Is an Industry!
There are industries that encourage failure! Do companies really want you to fail or quit? Not every company! For example, insurance companies, particularly property and casualty companies want you to pay for the insurance and never make a claim. When you make a claim, they do everything to slow down the process before they have to pay you for your ...
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Labor Day is more than a Holiday
Labor Day is the first Monday in September and an American holiday! It is supposed to be a national tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers made to this country. It was established abut one hundred twenty years ago. It usually signaled the end of summer and children return to school. The last weekend to get away or relax ...
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Hobbies Can Be Expensive!
Hobbies take time and money! My wife's garden is only forty-eight (48) square feet and she spends hours in it every week. It is flowers, plants, herbs and even a few vegetables. I am not complaining because she enjoys it! Hobbies are supposed to be enjoyable and a distraction from your day to day activities. Hobbies can also be expensive, addictive ...
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Start Thinking Outside the Box!
Thinking outside the box is one of those metaphors that really need explanation. Thinking outside the box means to think differently, unconventionally or a new perspective. Some business consultants challenged their clients to solve a “nine dots” puzzle which required a creative solution. Often we are caught up with rules or conventions to solve ...
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