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Fancy a brand new hand-cranked laptop for a few hundred bucks? Well, it may just happen. It seems plans are afoot to offer the $100 laptop for sale to the general public, and not just the poor children of the world.
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When my second child was born, I was approached by an insurance agent who thought that I should consider purchasing life insurance policies for my children. [more]
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You can't afford to wait for clients and customers to notice you. But you can't afford to alienate them with questionable pitches, either.
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Worrying is a natural response to stress, but not a productive one. Learn how to deal with worry and free your mind to tackle bigger problems.
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The 12 Best Frozen Food Values
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If you're generous, make sure you get all the tax breaks coming to you. From car mileage to meals, you might be surprised by what you can deduct.
The $100 laptop...for sale to the public?
Fancy a brand new hand-cranked laptop for a few hundred bucks? Well, it may just happen. It seems plans are afoot to offer the $100 laptop for sale to the general public, and not just the poor children of the world. [more]
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If getting things done is so important, why does doing nothing feel so good? Discover how to do less — and become happier and more productive.
Crappy service, great food...what to do?
Yesterday I witnessed something quite special. My lovely wife, who is usually not one for complaining, decided that the service we had received at a local restaurant (or hadn't in this case) was not on. [more]
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Today we found some awesome articles on free summer fun for kids, money saving tips for families, and ways to save on vacations.
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Do I need life insurance for little ones?
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