Todd Pheifer
Dr. Todd Pheifer is an educator that loves the classroom, but also enjoys the freedom and diversity of writing. His areas of expertise include business, education, sports, movies, and family. As a Contributor to Sports, Business & Finance, and Education, he hopes to provide information and analysis that will allow readers to dialogue and share different perspectives on a variety of subjects.
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BA (Business), M.Ed. (College Student Affairs), Ed.D. (Higher Education Leadership)
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Money Management with Mobile Devices like Smartphones and TabletsTake your money management mobile.
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First Person: I Could Not Live Without Credit CardsDump the plastic entirely? Tough.
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The Financial Benefit of Getting MarriedDo people really get married for the money?
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Travel Deals Are Getting Harder to FindHow are people supposed to save money on travel these days?
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First Person: Gains in Home Prices Do Not Help MeMy house is worth more. What am I supposed to do with that?
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First Person: I Don’t Have to Be the Top Breadwinner in Our HouseholdMaking money is a partnership in our household.
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First Person: Can Money Buy Happiness?Can money buy happiness? Some.
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Bitcoin: Should I Invest?This Bitcoin thing is a bit confusing.
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First Person: I Never Spend My Tax RefundsIf you get a check back, do not go to the mall.
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First Person: Why I Feel RichI don't have enough money, but I am rich.
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First Person: Shopping Is Not Good for My HealthIf you are feeling blue, do not go to the mall.
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I Would Buy a Car with AutopilotSelf-driving car? Yes, please!
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First Person: I Won't Touch My 401(k) Until RetirementDeposit money in the 401k and then leave it alone.
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MLB Predictions for 5/29/13Today's schedule and predictions for Major League Baseball.
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I Wish I Didn't Need a CarCars are very convenient, but also very expensive.
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I Have Never Purchased a Lottery TicketLottery tickets? No thanks.
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First Person: My Consumer Confidence Is UnchangedWhat is consumer confidence anyway?
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First Person: How I Avoid Credit Card DebtCredit cards are just way too convenient.
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First Person: I Want to Buy Into Renewable EnergySolar panels on my house? Sure! How much?
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First Person: I Can't Lower My Monthly Bills Any FurtherThere is only so much to cut.
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First Person: Healthcare Is My Biggest Retirement ConcernMoney? Not the biggest concern. Healthcare costs.
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First Person: I Expect Online Purchases to Be TaxedE-commerce is still commerce, right?
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First Person: I Will Work Beyond Retirement Age75 is the new 65.
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First Person: Saving Is Not a FadSaving is a lifestyle.
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First Person: College Is Not Just About Return on InvestmentBest colleges for the money? Think bigger.
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First Person: How Fast Food Delivery Will Cost Me MoneyFast food = higher insurance costs.
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I Believe in Liberal Arts CollegesWant to have a good career? Get a liberal arts education.
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First Person: Falling Gas Prices Aren't Helping Very MuchA few cents off per gallon? Yippee.
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First Person: I Am Not Getting RicherWealth is spreading, but not my way.
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First Person: I Couldn't Put 20% Down on a House TodayBuy a house today? Tough.
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How I Keep My Kids from Getting TattoosSkip tattoos. Donate blood.
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Smartphone Apps Are the New Required UtilityGas, electric, water, trash and smartphone apps?
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First Person: I Do Not Expect Social SecuritySocial Security? I expect it to disappear.
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First Person: My Home Was a Good InvestmentBuying a house can be a scary prospect. It has worked out.
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First Person: I Am Not Afraid of the Stock MarketRespect the market. Do not fear the market.
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First Person: Tax Returns Should Not Be SpentSave! Save! Save!
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First Person: My Cable Bills Are Out of ControlIn a tough economy, bills need to be cut.
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First Person: Why I Don't Buy GoldGold? No thanks.
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First Person: I Want to Pay Off My Mortgage as Quickly as PossiblePay it down. Pay it down quickly.
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First Person: I Don't Invest Based on Market NewsQuick, the market is primed for investing! Jump in!
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First Person: I Won’t Invest in Green Energy CompaniesGreen energy is good, in theory.
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First Person: I Am Managing My Money More CarefullyBudgeting is good.
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First Person: I Don't Care About the Record DowRecords are made to be broken.
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First Person: I May Stop Using Paper CouponsTime to go all digital.
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First Person: I Would Buy a Self-driving CarSelf-driving car? Bring it on.
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First Person: I Am Worried About Health Care CostsHealth care premiums. Scary.
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First Person: I Worry About My MortgageMortgages represent a lot of money.
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First Person: I Won't Invest in Social MediaDon't look for social media stocks in my portfolio.
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First Person: I Don't Need a Shopping Mall AnymoreOnline shopping is where it is at.
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First Person: I Can’t Afford Airline TicketsAirline tickets are getting silly.
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First Person: I Will Have Enough to RetireRetirement? Should work out.
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First Person: I Won't Leave My State for Financial ReasonsMove for cheaper housing? No thanks.
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First Person: It Can Be Tough to Be Middle ClassIt's not easy being middle class in America.
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First Person: I Will Be Fine in RetirementRetirement will work out.
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First Person: I Will Pay for Traditional College for My KidsCan Bill Gates see the future?
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First Person: What Is Consumer Confidence Anyway?How long will the confidence last?
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First Person: A New Car Is Out of ReachWill I ever be able to afford a new car again?
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10 Reasons You Should Not Do the Harlem ShakeIt is time to move on...
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First Person: Will Federal Budget Cuts Impact Me?Cuts make people nervous.
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First Person: I Am Cutting BackTime to cut costs.
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First Person: I Will Not Spend My Tax RefundDo not spend your refund!
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First Person: Gas Prices Are Getting Hard to HandleI dread going to the pump.
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First Person: Dealing With Smaller PaychecksHow am I coping? I just am.
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First Person: I Don’t Invest in GoldPrecious metals? Who needs them?
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First Person: I Will Stick With AmericaAmerica is still a cool place to be.
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First Person: Get Rid of the PennyTime to move on from the little, copper currency.
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First Person: I Want a Simple RetirementIs "simplicity" an option in my 401k program?
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First Person: Tax Preparations Services Are Worth the MoneyTax season is upon us.
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First Person: I Will Miss Mail on SaturdaysSaturday will be the new empty mailbox day.
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First Person: Don’t Touch My DeductionsCut tax deductions? Not good.
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First Person: I Avoid Airline Fees at All CostsAirline fees. Frustrating.
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First Person: I Do My Taxes as Early as PossibleIt's tax time. Let's get it done.
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First Person: I Cannot Cut My Gas ExpensesGas prices are on the rise and I am trapped.
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First Person: I Won’t Move for a Better-Paying CityMove for a job? Not anytime soon.
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First Person: Pros and Cons of Digital Customer ServiceCustomer service via Twitter? Sure, if it works.
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First Person: There Are No Cheap Airline Tickets AnymoreCheap plane tickets? Forget it.
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First Person: I Love Super Bowl CommercialsForget about the game. Who will have the best Super Bowl commercials?
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First Person: Happy to Avoid Credit Card Checkout FeesWhere will the fees end?
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First Person: Credit Cards Will Not Ruin My Financial LifeCredit cards: Convenient and dangerous.
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First Person: I Am Hopeful About 20132013 could be a challenging year. I will maintain hope.
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First Person: ATMs Issuing Smaller Bills Is a Good ThingSmaller bill at the ATM? Yes!
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First Person: The Debt Ceiling Does Not Impact My InvestingInvesting is not just about one governmental argument.
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Google Trends and Hot Searches for 1/18/13Today's hot topics.
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First Person: I Have Mixed Feelings on Entitlement ProgramsWhat do we do in the future?
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First Person: Are Higher Taxes in My Future?First the payroll tax. Are there more taxes ahead?
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First Person: The Payroll Tax Increase is ManageableTaxes are up. We will live.
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First Person: Why I Don't Follow Financial GurusCan I trust financial advice?
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First Person: I Could Stop Using Gift CardsTime to move on and use digital tools.
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First Person: I Will Survive the Payroll Tax Cut ExpirationTaxes are going up. We will survive.
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First Person: I Am RichI am rich, but not in the way you think.
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First Person: I Expect Higher Costs in 2013It won't just be about tax increases in 2013.
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First Person: I Want a Solar CarI am sick of high gas prices.
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First Person: How Will Debt Ceiling Impact Me?Will the debt ceiling go up again?
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First Person: I Rarely Go to the Movie TheaterDo I see a movie in the theater? Not too often.
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First Person: Even With the Fiscal Cliff Deal, My Taxes Are Going UpAre we saved? Not quite.
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First Person: I Could Stop Using CoinsIs it time to stop producing 11-cent nickels?
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First Person: Stop Calling it a Fiscal CliffCan we call it a fiscal slope?
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First Person: Lower Gas Prices Are a Welcome ReliefHow long will the lower gas prices last?
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First Person: I Expect My Paycheck to Fluctuate After Fiscal CliffThe fiscal cliff is coming!
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First Person: I Never Pay Retail for Sports TicketsRetail price for tickets? No way.
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First Person: I Have to Plan for More TaxesTaxes are going up, whether I like it our not.
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First Person: The Fiscal Cliff Won't Change My Christmas Shopping PlansEnjoy Christmas before you go over the cliff.
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NFL Picks for Week 16 of the 2012 SeasonThe playoff picture is starting to become much more clear.
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First Person: I Will Look for Stock Bargains After Fiscal CliffThere may be some good deals after January 1st.
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First Person: I Would Never Pay $250 for Basketball Shoes$250 for sneakers?
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First Person: I Do Not Fear SocialismSocialism does not have to be bad word.
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First Person: The Cost Savings of Dumping the Christmas TreeWant to save money? Skip the tree.
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First Person: Do Not Rush to Fix Fiscal CliffA rushed decision can sometimes result in a very negative outcome.
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NFL Picks for Week 15 of the 2012 SeasonThe 2012 NFL playoffs are coming soon.
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First Person: I Cannot Afford a $500 Stock$500 stocks? Not on my shopping list.
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NFL Picks for Week 14 of the 2012 SeasonThe playoff picture is starting to come into focus.
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How Much College Education Can You Get for $10,000?Colleges are cutting costs. How much is too much?
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School Education and Charlie Brown ChristmasCharlie Brown Christmas = religious coercion?
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First Person: Do Not Take Away My Mortgage Interest DeductionLeave my deductions alone.
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First Person: Black Friday Should Be BannedBlack Friday. Who needs it?
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First Person: Why I Would Never Buy a Television on Black FridayI am not brave enough to buy a TV on Black Friday.
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First Person: Cyber Monday is More Interesting to Me Than Black FridayThis particular Monday is more compelling than a certain Friday.
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NFL Picks for Week 13 of the 2012 SeasonPlayoff spots are starting to take shape.
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First Person: I Do Not Need Twinkies to SurviveTwinkies can go.
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First Person: I Will Never Be in the 1%, and That's OKBeing a member of the 99% is not so bad.
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First Person: My Cellphone and Data Plan Costs Are IncreasingIs the smart phone the new required utility?
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First Person: I Would like to Work Until I Am 80Retirement? I don't think so.
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First Person: I Am Not Bothered by Internet AdsAds on the Internet? Deal with it.Also published on:
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First Person: I Am Planning on a Fiscal CliffDoes it have to be a cliff?
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First Person: How I Avoid Baggage Fees$100 a bag?
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First Person: Apparently I Earn More Than My Single FriendsIs my salary the result of societal bias?
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First Person: Black Friday Is OverratedI will be at home on Black Friday.
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First Person: How Much Are Food Prices Really Rising?What did I pay for yams last year?
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First Person: My Home Value Is Not a Major Factor in My Financial LifeThe housing market continues to rise and fall.
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Can the Impact of Technology on the Classroom Be Measured?Tablets everywhere. What does it mean? -
First Person: Spend My Tax Dollars on Renewable EnergyTax dollars for solar panels.
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First Person: Why I Do Not Expect Jobs to Return From OverseasFor some companies, outsourcing is a way of life.
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NFL Picks for Week 9 of the 2012 SeasonWelcome to the second half.
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First Person: I Will Do Most of My Holiday Shopping OnlineTime to shop...at my computer.
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First Person: I Am Willing to Spend $50,000 a Year on My Kid's College EducationCollege is not cheap.
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First Person: Will I Receive Social Security?Government cuts are not simple.
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First Person: Does Popularity Really Lead to Better Earning Power?I knew I should have tried to be more popular.
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First Person: Should I Prepare for a Financial Meltdown?Is the sky about to fall?
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First Person: I Will Buy Few New Cars in My LifetimeWhen I buy cars, I expect them to last many, many years.
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NFL Picks for Week 8 of the 2012 SeasonWe have reached the halfway point.
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NFL Picks for Week 7 of the 2012 SeasonWho will start to create some separation?
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First Person: I Do Not Want to Lose My DeductionsCut my deductions? Not good.
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First Person: I Like the Idea of Financial Rewards for Being HealthyFinancial rewards for healthy choices? Yes.
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First Person: My Tax Future Is Hard to PredictWhat will happen to taxes next year?
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First Person: I Do Not Try to Time the MarketTiming the market is tough stuff.
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NFL Picks for Week 6 of the 2012 SeasonTeams are starting to create some separation.
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First Person: I Don’t Work Out to Make More MoneyGo to the gym, make more money. Who knew?
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First Person: Gas Prices Are Becoming a Financial BurdenThis is getting hard.
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First Person: I Am Not Buried FinanciallyAm I really buried? By what?
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First Person: I Can't Afford to Be Loyal to AirlinesCompany loyalty? Please.
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NFL Picks for Week 5 of the 2012 SeasonWho will be the big winners in week 5?
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President Debate Reaction: DisappointmentI was not impressed.
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First Person: Executing My Career Plan in an Uncertain EconomyYou always have to have a plan.
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First Person: My Spending Will Not Increase This Holiday SeasonKeep the spending under control this holiday season.
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First Person: I Am Concerned About Tax Increases in 2013A tax storm is coming.
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First Person: The Budget Cuts I Just Can't MakeWhat are "necessarily" expenses?
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First Person: I Can’t Worry About a Fiscal CliffIs that a cliff ahead?
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College Students Must Respect Credit CardsCredit cards for students? Beware.
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NFL Picks for Week 4 of the 2012 SeasonTime for the weekly picks.
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First Person: I Expect Certain Bills to Be HighHigh cable bill? Get used to it.
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First Person: I Don’t Care About the Richest People in AmericaRich people. Are they more interesting than non-rich people?
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Packers Vs. Seahawks: Monday Night Football Preview, Week 3The Pack versus the Hawks on Monday Night Football
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First Person: Mortgage Rates Won't Hit 2%A 2%? Unlikely.
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First Person: I Am Not Part of the 47%There are new groups, and new percentages to learn.
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First Person: I Never Did Understand the Occupy MovementOne year later, what is different in America?
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First Person: I Don’t Rely on Job PredictionsWho can predict the future?
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NFL Picks for Week 3 of the 2012 SeasonHere are the winners for week 3 of the 2012 NFL season.
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First Person: I Can Wait for the Latest ProductPatience is a virtue.
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Should College Be Delayed in Order to Pursue Dreams?Is college still the preferred path to success?
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First Person: I Am Not Middle Income ... or Am I?What is my financial status?
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First Person: I Don’t Expect the American Dream to Be EasyThe American Dream does not come cheap.
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First Person: Does it Matter If I Am Middle Class?What is the big deal?
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First Person: I Am Still Living the American DreamNo one said the American Dream would be easy.
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First Person: The Benefits of a Non-Profit CareerThe career includes many different components.
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First Person: College Was Part of My Career DevelopmentCollege was always part of the plan. Should it be for everyone?
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First Person: My Financial Situation Is Similar to 4 Years AgoHave my financial picture changed in four years? Hard to say.
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First Person: I Don't Know If I Need Retail StoresWhat if certain stores no longer existed?
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First Person: High Gold Prices Do Me No GoodIf only I could capitalize on high gold prices.
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First Person: Help Me Become a MillionaireI work hard. Where is my first million?
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First Person: College Majors and Career SuccessWould you rather make money or enjoy your work?
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First Person: I Scrutinize Economic ReportsNumbers are powerful, but they can also be confusing.
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I Believe in the Worst College MajorsLong-term marketability? Try liberal arts.
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First Person: Neither Candidate Will Impact My Short-Term EarningsI try not to be swayed by charismatic promises.
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First Person: I Am Wary of StocksThe stock market? Dangerous.
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First Person: I Don't See All Rich People as GreedyDoes upper class automatically equal greedy?
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First Person: I Budget Several Months in AdvanceBudgeting is about planning and discipline. Stay the course.
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How to Pick a College MajorCollege includes a lot of tough choices.
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Top 25 Reasons It’s Great to Be a Fan of the Washington HuskiesHere are 25 reasons that I love being a Huskies fan.Also published on:
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Student Debt is Not a New ProblemCollege has always been expensive.
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First Person: Am I Middle Class?Does my "class" matter?
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First Person: Calculating My RetirementWho can predict the future?
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Three Reasons I Love In-N-Out BurgerWhen in Southern California, you must stop by In-N-Out.
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Roger Clemens Needs to Go AwayThe Sugar Land Skeeters? Really?
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Three Reasons Ken Harrelson is a Terrible AnnouncerThe Hawk needs to go.
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First Person: I Will Spend Less at Christmas This YearAlready thinking about those Christmas purchases.
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First Person: I Don't Believe Money Can Buy HappinessIf you are shopping for happiness, which store do you visit?
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First Person: I Wish I Could Afford Alternative EnergySolar panels are still very expensive.
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First Person: I Am Ready for Cash-Free PaymentsWill cash disappear?