Lyn Brooks
Lyn Brooks is a freelance writer. She is a featured contributor for Yahoo! Travel and has been awarded the Monthly Yahoo! Hot 500 Award multiple times. In addition to publishing articles on Shine!, Yahoo! US Finance, Yahoo! US Sports, Yahoo! US News, Yahoo! Voices, and Squidoo, she has had several short stories and poems published in national anthologies. Lyn is also one of the writers that produces both online and print content for YNRSVA, LLC. She also provides limited writing and editing through Fiverr. She is currently working on a fantasy series that contains four novels. She is also a wife and mother to four children, three of whom are in college. To supplement her income while she is writing, Lyn has worked in retail, electronics, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and education, as well as being a former small business owner. You can follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/LynBrooks2020 You can also view her LinkedIn Profile here: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/lyn-brooks/3b/a5b/593
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Revolutionary War and on, My Family Has ServedThe paragraph describes the cost of freedom and liberty.
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The Hardest Part of Marketing is Often Knowing How to 'Sell' Your Concept to Decision MakersThis article describes the author's experience in successfully creating and developing a business concept that changed the way her employer marketed the services that it provided customers as well as how the company marketed itself in its industry.
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Robin Gibb’s Death Marks Latest Victim Claimed by “Silent Killer” Colorectal CancerArticle reports the death of Bee Gees founder Robin Gibb from colorectal cancer as a call to action to increase awareness and screening of colorectal cancer.
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Reasons to Continue Supporting Ron PaulThis article explains why many may still continue to vote for Ron Paul despite the scaling back of his campaign efforts.
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Ron Paul's Recent Wins Prove He May Be Down but Not OutThis article provides the author's opinion of whether Ron Paul's recent wins justify the continuation of his campaign. The article describes the historical precendence of his campaign's recent developments.
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Latest GOP Contests Unfortunately Remain Business as UsualThis article is the author's reaction to the latest GOP nomination results and the impact that the author believes they have on the general election in November.
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5 Unique Honeymoon Destinations for 5 Different Types of CouplesSince my husband and I have waited so long for a proper honeymoon, we both agree that we need an atypical destination. The following are some of the unique and out of the ordinary destinations for a honeymoon that we have discussed.
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New Arizona Abortion Bill Heats Up the Presidential ElectionThis article is the author's opinion of how new abortion legislation on the way to becoming law in Arizona will impact the national presidential election.Also published on: -
It's Apparent GOP Needs a Hero -- but Romney’s Not ItArticle contains author's reaction to the suspension of Rick Santorum's campaign and what it means for the Republican Party's race for nominee and the party's convention.
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Easy tricks to save on purchases for children’s clothes, groceries, gas, and moreHow to use social media and other tips to score deals on children’s clothes, groceries, gas, and more.
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Some GOP Voters Are Backing Romney While Others Seek RescueInterviews with GOP Voters around the country after the results of the primary in Wisconsin, Maryland and D.C.
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Today's 9/11 Charges and Broken Campaign PromisesArticle asks the question if the four year delay in bringing 9/11 Mastermind to trial is a kept or broken promise and how today's charges will impact the November election.Also published on:
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St. Augustine, Florida: A Fun Destination for EveryoneOverview of St. Augustine, Florida, and why it is the perfect vacation spot for travelers of all ages and interests. -
First Person: Since College My Student Loan Debt Has Nearly DoubledAuthor's 17 year struggle to pay off student loan debt. Since leaving college the author's student loan debt has almost doubled.
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You Made a Way for MeEaster Poem.
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Vail, Colorado's, 5 Best RestaurantsVail, Colorado's, five best restaurants based on food quality. There is a cuisine and price range for everyone.
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Favorite Bible Verses for EasterScripture that deals with the Christian Easter themes of Jesus's sacrifice and resurrection.
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First Person: I'm 44, With $100 in My Retirement AccountArticle describes the author's various attempts at saving for retirement.Also published on:
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Best Small Coastal Towns in Texas5 Texas towns that provide the best in pristine beaches, world class sports fishing and water sports, history and bird watching in Texas or anywhere in the world.
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First Person: I Saved $472 on Gasoline This MonthThis article describes how the author used points earned from grocery store purchases to reduce her cost per gallon of gas and then combined this with points rewards from another online site to pay for gasoline.
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SXSW 2012: Best Food Trucks in Austin, Texas, During the FestivalProvides review and information of convenient places to eat in Austin, Texas during SXSW.
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My Vitamin D Deficiency Was a Result of Crohn’s DiseaseThe author's account of the disease that led to her vitamin D deficiency and other nutritional issues as part of the course of Crohn's Disease.
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Vineyards of Southwest VirginiaAuthor provides information of three of the better known vineyards in far Southwest Virginia.
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Super Tuesday Reaction: Romney Has Momentum, but He Could Lose the WarAuthor explains the case for continued support of Ron Paul in light of the Super Tuesday results.Also published on:
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RSD: Finding Hope and Healing for Our Daughter's Mystery IllnessStory of the four-year journey that it took for the author's daughter to be diagnosed, treated, and ultimately healed of a "mystery" illness that was ultimately diagnosed as an amplified pain disorder that is known as RSD, RND or CRiPS.
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Super Tuesday: Ron Paul No Longer My Default ChoiceI had resigned myself to choosing Ron Paul by default on Super Tuesday. Since I am a voter near Roanoke, Va., I had only two choices: Mitt Romney or Ron Paul.
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Little Women Remains a Beloved and Inspirational Novel, 143 Years After Its Original PublicationThis article describes how the author's favorite childhood novel, Little Women, inspired her to become a writer.
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Tybee Island, Georgia, Is My Destination for RelaxationThis article provides an overview of some of the author's favorite things to see and do while visiting Tybee Island, Georgia.
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College Applications and Acceptance Letters Are Part of Letting Our Children GrowThis article contains the author's thoughts on the upcoming college acceptance letters that will soon be going out to this year's high school seniors.
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Super Tuesday Voter: For this Virginian, It's Ron Paul by DefaultThis article describes why the author is voting for Ron Paul for Republican nominee on Super Tuesday in Virginia.
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The Wishing StonesIn this story, young girls that have grown up into women and grown apart over the years learn that it is never too late to keep a promise when it comes to friendship.
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First Person: Cashing Out My 401(k) Early Was a Costly MistakeThe unexpected federal tax consequences of taking an early distribution from a 401(K) plan.Also published on:
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For the Love of SophieThis story has a word for each second that is in 15 minutes. The moral is to be careful what you wish for,especially when it comes to revenge. You may get what you wish, but it may not be what you want.
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No Applause, Please -- You'll Wake EveryoneIn this article, the author gives several reasons why allowing audience reaction during debates is important to the political process.
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What Economic Recovery? Why Using Polls to Count Votes is like Counting Chickens in an Election YearThis article compares and contrasts the public's perceived improvement in the economy versus the Federal Reserve's most recent statement on the actual economy and how this will affect voter sentiment and the election in November.
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Crushing on the Master Chief: Why Halo is My Favorite Video Game SeriesThis article describes why the Halo Series is the author's favorite video game series of all time.
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Sampling San Antonio, Texas as a Solo TravelerThis article is a two day itinerary for the best places to visit while traveling solo in San Antonio, Texas.
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Why the Winner of the 2012 Presidential Election May Be Determined by the Price of a Gallon of GasolineThis article explains how news events of the past 24 hours, and last few days, have impacted the price of gasoline and may indirectly determine the winner of the U.S. Presidential election. -
Player Review of Assassin's Creed: RevelationsThis article is a review of the video game Assassin's Creed: Revelations.
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First Person: With 3 Kids in College, We're Saving $3,000 a Year With Smart Textbook ShoppingThis article contains strategies the author and her children use to save money on textbook purchases. As a family, they save over $3,000 a year in textbook purchases by following these simple strategies.
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First Person: Our $60 Home Security 'System'This article describes some simple and low cost steps to take to prevent property losses due to theft without going to the expense of installing a home monitoring system.
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First Person: My Healthy New Diet Is Saving Us $5,400 a YearThis article describes strategies that the author uses to save money while following a healthier diet. The author has not only lost weight, her family now saves $450 a month on their grocery bill, which is an annual savings of $5,400.
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Does it Really Matter Anymore Who is the Republican Nominee?This article describes why, with Republican dissatisfaction with their choices, it may not matter who wins the 2012 Republican nomination.
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Amelia Peabody Emerson, the Victorian Egyptologist: My Favorite Creation by Elizabeth PetersThis article is a description of the author's favorite fictional character, the Victorian Crime Solving Egyptologist, Amelia Peabody Emerson, written by one of her favorite authors, Elizabeth Peters.
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January 18th: The Day the Internet DiedThis article is a commentary on the planned internet blackout on January 18, 2012 by certain internet content providers to protest the SOPA and PIPA bills before the U.S. House and Senate and its potential impact.
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The Saints Way, Cornwall, United KingdomThis article describes a hiking trip in Cornwall, United Kingdom, that can be walked in 1 to 3 days.
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The Best Diets and How They WorkIn this article, the author shares her experience of five of today's most popular diets. She provides details as to what did and did not work for her efforts at weight loss and achieving a healthy lifestyle.Also published on:
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Best Bagel Shops in Charlottesville, VAThis article is a guide to the best bagel shops in "The Corner" area of Charlottesville, VA.
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Skiing and More in Gatlinburg, TennesseeThis article is a guide to Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and the Ski town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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Best Managers Are Not Always Your Buddy or InvisibleDifferent workers have different opinions about what makes someone their "best" or ideal manager. This article describes how this author's best manager was one that gave regular, constructive feedback that helped everyone achieve more with less effort.
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How I Turned My Dreams of Being a Published Author Into RealityThis article describes how the author originally became interested in writing and published her first novel.
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Modern Warfare 3 is My Favorite Video Game for 2011In this article, the author describes why Modern Warfare 3 is the best video game of 2011.
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Saving $1,500 for a Weekend GetawayThis article describes how the author plans to save for a weekend getaway with their spouse after they have saved for a new laptop and expensive road trip earlier in the year.
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5 Technologies that I Can't Live WithoutIn this article the author describes the technological advances that she can't live without.
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Saving $1,300 for One Last, Memorable Family Road TripThis article describes how the author plans to save for one last, 5,000 mile road trip with their family.
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Planning is the Key when Purchasing a LaptopThis article describes how the author will decide which laptop to buy and how to save the money for its purchase.
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My Favorite Christmas Memory, My Grandmother's GiftThis article is the author's story of her favorite Christmas memory and how, sometimes, the gift of appreciation can be the best gift of all.
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When it Comes to Gaming Technology, Newer is BetterThis article is the author's opinion of what is the current best gaming console based on personal experience and what criteria should be used when judging gaming consoles.
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Topps Trading Cards and the End of the Big Red MachineThis article describes how the author's lost her most favored baseball treasure.
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Winter Camping in East TennesseeThis article provides an overview of three winter camping areas in East Tennessee.Also published on:
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Disagree with Some Occupy Tactics, But It's Message and Goals Are SoundThis article is the author's opinion on whether or not Occupy Charlottesville and other movements, such as the Tea Party Movement, have the right to assemble to express dissent, even if their views are misunderstood.
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My Resolutions for a Healthier LifestyleThis article contains the author's personal resolutions for a healthier lifestyle for the New Year and beyond.
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The Arrival of Winter Doesn’t Have to Spell the End of Gardening ActivitiesThis articles contains helpful tips and suggestions for steps to take during winter so that you will have a more abundant and successful garden in the warmer months.
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My Journey to a “Greener” New YearThis article contains the author's "green" New Year's Resolution for the one activity that the author can change that will have the most environmental impact for the author's family.
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Winter Survival for Skin, Hair, and NailsThis article describes the products and strategies that the author uses to combat winter's effects on hair, skin and nails. -
Three Parenting Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemThis article is parenting advice on how to avoid the three worst parenting mistakes the author made when raising children.
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Professional Help was Not Enough to Head Off My Hair DisasterThis article is about the author's experience with professional hair coloring.
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Surviving the Winter Together: Boredom Busters for ChildrenThis article contains the author's suggestions for winter activities to fight your child's boredom.
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How to Avoid Being a Plant KillerThis article contains advice on how to avoid this gardener's five worst gardening mistakes
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Winter Doesn’t Have to Be the End for DIY Home Improvement ProjectsThis article describes three home improvement projects that are best completed in the winter.
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Shooting at Virginia Tech Takes Worried Mom Back to 2007This article contains this author's memories of the first massacre at Virginia Tech and current reaction to the news of another shooting tragedy.
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Can Any of Us “Afford” a Vacation Anymore?This article contains the author's explanation of why her family doesn't take all of its vacation time.
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Will the Tea Party Movement Remain a Viable Political Force or Has it Become Another “Tempest” in the Proverbial “Tea Pot”?This article contains the author's personal opinion on the future political viability of the Tea Party Movement.
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In the Politics of Sin and Cynicism, Does Infidelity Matter?This article is the author's personal opinion on how much weight allegations of infidelity, or other personal shortcomings, should be given when choosing a candidate for President of the United States.
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Can a Holiday Save an Economy?This article is the author's personal opinion on the current condition of the U.S. economy and its future outlook.
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First Person: Renting Out Our Unused Space Is Making Us $400 a MonthThis article describes how a homeowner makes an extra $4,800 a year by renting out her unused garage space.
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First Person: Doing It Myself Doesn’t Always Save Time or MoneyWill that project really save you time and money?
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First Person: Not Having a Home Inventory Really Cost UsThis article provides personal examples of why it is important to have a home inventory list and to check out your insurance coverage limits before you experience a loss.
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Christmas Activities in Bristol, Tennessee and VirginiaThis article describes events celebrating Christmas in Bristol, Tennessee and Virginia for the 2011 holiday season.
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Thanksgiving Day Activities in Gatlinburg, TennesseeThis article is a guide to some local Thanksgiving Day activities occurring in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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West Virginia Snowshoe RentalsThis article contains locations of snowshoeing trails and daily snowshoe rentals in West Virginia.
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Snowshoeing in the Tri-CitiesThe article contains information about regional ski resorts that offer snowshoeing as well as nearby trails suitable for snowshoeing.
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OMGZ!This short story is about a young girl dealing with the usual pre-teen issues: coping with the birth of a new sibling, handling peer pressure, dealing with crushes, and surviving the first day of a zombie apocolypse.
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A Recollection of the Beginning of the Time of Trouble During the Rise of the Jiang Shi and the Struggle for CathayThis short story is a blend of steampunk and gothic horror, it is set in Victorian-Era Shanghai, China and builds upon the Frankenstein legend to include the Jiang Shi, a mythical chinese creature that resembles both zombie and vampire.
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First Person: Property Values and Being a Good NeighborHow helping your neighbors can protect the value of your own property.
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First Person: Buying Our Home Without an Agent Saved Us Thousands of DollarsThis article describes how buying a home without a Realtor saved us thousands of dollars.
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First Person: Contesting Our Real Estate Appraisal Saves Us Hundreds Each YearThis article describes how to potentially save hundreds of dollars each year by contesting your property valuation for real estate tax purposes.
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First Person: The Mistakes Renters MakeThis article contains suggestions on things to consider before renting that can help you save money.
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First Person: How I Prepared to Be UnemployedThis article contains suggestions on how to prepare financially for the possibility of unemployment. The article describes how to save money by reducing the cost of wants and needs, and by increasing cash flow.
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Breath of LifeThis poem is composed in the traditional haiku form of 5,7 and 5 moras. The subject of this haiku, Nature is represented as a butterfly, breathing life into creation with the movement of its wings.
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First Person: Renting Out Our Spare Bedroom Made Us $3,600 Last YearThis article describes the author' experience with renting out a spare bedroom, and contains helpful advice to follow before renting to make it a more rewarding and enjoyable experience.
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First Person: My Fall Maintenance PlanThis article contains home maintenance steps to take in the fall to delay or prevent costly repairs later.
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First Person: Selling On Our Own Boosted Our Sale Price By 38%Maximizing the sales price when the owner sells the property without the assistance of a Realtor.
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SymbiosisThis article contains a poem in the Haiku form with the traditional three phases of 5, 7 and 5 moras. This Haiku is about the interdependence of trees and Life itself.
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How I Save Money when Shopping for Children's ClothingThis article contains potential sources and strategies to use to save money when shopping for children's clothing.
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First Person: Why I'll Never Auto Pay My MortgageThis article describes some reasons why auto pay may not be a good payment method for mortgages.
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First Person: How I'm Coping With UnemploymentThis article contains suggestions for how to cope with the stress and anxiety caused by unemployment. The article was written by someone who understands and has experienced the emotional trauma caused by unemployment.
