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Investing: Starting from Debt vs Equity

It’s a bittersweet day. Aunt Ida has died. But, you’re consoled by the fact she left you a tidy sum of money. She had no children of her own, and you were her favorite relative, so you got the cash and...

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Mind Mapping and Mind Map Freeware

How to use mind maps and mind map software, specifically mind map freeware, to become more productive, more creative, and more effective.

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Oil speculation is a good thing

Actually, oil speculation is a good thing, for several reasons. And I say that recognizing that it hurts my wallet too when I visit the gas pumps. First, speculation and the prices that emerge from the...

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Tradition, respect, & 'last calls' dictate positive comments on the passing of others

You're right -- it is surprising that after death, public pronouncements become positive, even after a lifetime of insults. I suppose the classic example is that of politicans with strongly opposing...

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Why I'm not worrying about stock markets as baby boomers retire

While it's true that baby boomers will retire by the millions over the next decade or so, I'm not worried about what that will do to the value of my stocks or investments in the stock markets. First, they're...

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Business Writing Courses: The Critical Objective for Business Writing Courses

If you’ve been shopping for business writing courses, you may be shaking your head and trying to sort out all the possibilities. To help you with your investigation, let me suggest that you always...

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