We all need to get out and do something different every now and then. Whether it’s summer vacation or just a weekend adventure, a break from the norm does us worlds of good. But it can also be very expensive.
The most popular entertainment destinations usually come with a hefty price tag. Admission to amusement parks [...]
Entries from May 2009
Can The Expensive Outings – Ideas For Free Entertainment
May 31st, 2009 · No Comments
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Fixed and Variable Annuity – What is The Difference?
May 30th, 2009 · No Comments
The annuity is a very unique type of investment. Instead of a bank or stock broker, investors obtain annuities through an insurance company. And while annuities have certain things in common with life insurance, they are not the same thing. They offer low risk while providing an opportunity to receive guaranteed income for a given [...]
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Relationships and Financial Lies
May 29th, 2009 · No Comments
We all know how damaging lies can be to a relationship. When trust is broken, it can be difficult to repair. And when it is broken repeatedly, it could be the kiss of death to a marriage or partnership. Unfortunately, lying in a relationship is quite common, especially where money is concerned.
It’s no wonder that [...]
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Your Personal Finances and Financial Infidelity
May 28th, 2009 · No Comments
Infidelity can be devastating to a relationship. But sexual infidelity isn’t the only kind of cheating that can ruin a marriage. Financial infidelity has similar effects, and it is extremely common.
Financial infidelity is a term that encompasses all sorts of lies that are related to money. It takes on numerous forms, some more serious than [...]
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Vacationing In Exotic Places
May 27th, 2009 · No Comments
Vacationing in an exotic location is a distant dream for some of us. For those who are fortunate enough to live in such places, it’s an everyday thing.
If you have friends and relatives who live on an island paradise or other popular vacation spot, the thought of going to visit them has probably crossed your [...]
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Your Local Library – A Valuable Resource
May 26th, 2009 · No Comments
When we want a book to read but don’t want to buy it, we go to the library. But many people are unaware that the library has much more to offer than books. You can also check out movies and CDs and access the Internet there. And most libraries offer a variety of events that [...]
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An Explanation of The Equal Pay Act
May 25th, 2009 · No Comments
In decades past, gender discrimination in the workplace was rampant. It was perfectly legal for employers to pay women less than men who were in the same position, even if their seniority and quality of work were equal. Newspapers even published job listings for men and women separately, and the same jobs advertised for men [...]
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What Do Employee Rights Attorneys Do?
May 24th, 2009 · No Comments
In a perfect world, working to make a living would be trouble-free. We wouldn’t have to worry about discrimination in hiring, fair compensation or unfair termination. But the working world is far from perfect. And that’s why there are employee rights attorneys.
Lawyers who specialize in employee rights can help us with a variety of issues. [...]
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How To Figure a Gas Budget When You Are Planning a Road Trip
May 23rd, 2009 · No Comments
There was a time when road trips were among the best vacation options for those on a budget. But with rising gas prices, they have become much more expensive. Even so, many vacationers still enjoy hitting the road and seeing the sights along the way.
When planning a road trip, it’s crucial to estimate gas costs [...]
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The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
May 22nd, 2009 · No Comments
One of the most important benefits that workers receive is health insurance. Employers receive special rates on group health coverage, and they usually pay a portion of the premium for each eligible employee and his or her family. When workers become unemployed, obtaining other health insurance may be difficult or prohibitively expensive.
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget [...]
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