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I purchased my first home almost one year ago. Besides the steep learning curve of home financing, plumbing and electrical systems, and texturing walls, I have begun to pay
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February 14, 2017 // 1 Comment
College students. When we look around at the people who are working the cash registers at fast food restaurants, waiting tables, and the trendy clothing stores such as Hot
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October 17, 2016 // 0 Comments
Of all of the policy agendas associated with Bernie Sanders, a $15 minimum wage is one of the most likely to be feasible in the short term. Whether one uses metrics of
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July 11, 2016 // 0 Comments
In 2008, I helped a friend try to get a loan modification for his home. The loan was held by Bank of America. I know how you feel, dear reader, my soul died a bit whilst
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July 11, 2016 // 1 Comment
America is in the midst of a throwaway economy. Bottles of water, paper towels and food. Yes food. Think about it. How often do you save your leftovers for lunch the
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October 8, 2015 // 0 Comments
Today the minimum wage in my state is $9/hour. A pittance in this economy. I know it is a pittance because I have been working for nearly thirty years. I know it is a
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September 2, 2015 // 0 Comments
High school kids have a number of roads to follow when their public school career ends. They can enter a job training program. Maybe they’ll choose to join the military. A
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June 24, 2015 // 0 Comments