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The End Of Days Or Forward Progress? I Vote The Latter…

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Alan

So yesterday, November 6, 2012, our nation took to the voting booths and stations around this great nation of ours and, when the tally was complete, we…as a people…had re-elected President Obama to his 2nd term as our leader. Or … Continue reading →

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What The Heck…$100???

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Alan

Is it just me? Or does it seem like it is next to impossible to get out of bed in the morning and not spend $100? I swear, as soon as my foot hits the floor, it’s $100 GONE…just like … Continue reading →

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Money Comes In, Money Goes Out

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Alan

Finally the pressure has been released! Since the start of summer, we have been swimming upstream financially. With my summer employer paying on a 40 days out basis, it makes it very hard to figure out what money we can … Continue reading →

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Doom & Gloom

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Alan

C’mon Stan…I hear Wal-Mart is hiring! I’m tired of hearing it. I’m tired of reading it. I would say, in the last 10 months, I have not picked up a paper, magazine, or turned on a newscast and NOT heard … Continue reading →

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10 Businesses That Are Thriving In Today’s Economic Times

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Alan

Everything is costing more. Gas prices are soaring. Because of it, product costs are soaring. Our country is in a world of hurt. However, there are some businesses and products out there that are doing pretty good considering…and here they … Continue reading →

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We’re In A Crapload Of Trouble Here Folks…

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Alan

So I flipped through the pages of my morning paper this morning, as I am apt to do, and came across this story…”P&G’s Costs Go Up, Prices To Follow”. The reason this is of interest to me is because P&G … Continue reading →

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