September 2009 Archive

Paying it Forward

Richard Caruso has won a few accolades in his day– including Entrepreneur of the Year. For anyone who has a terminal case of intellectual curiosity– his story is for you. Thanks for visiting! -Mary  Read More →

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Unemployment hits 9.7%

That is higher than economists had expected. However the number of jobs lost, while high, continues to be “less-bad.”  What does it all mean?  As someone who went through the unemployment process this year and who knows lots of other people... (more...)

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College and Credit Cards

This September three of my nieces and nephews are heading off to college. My main piece of advice is to respect the plastic. For years I have been sickened by the campaigns on campus to sign kids up for credit cards. It is amazing what an 18 year old... (more...)

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US Open Tennis: Arthur Ashe’s legacy

My favorite end of summer ritual is going to the Flushing Meadows for the U.S. Open. The hallmark of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is Arthur Ashe stadium. Named for the great player and a guy- who got it. Ashe understood that most kids... (more...)

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